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Is Your Phone Spying on You? Delete These 17 Apps Immediately

Have you ever considered that freeware apps on your smartphone might monitor you in real-time? Experts point out that three data types in your phone — location tracking, camera access, and email addresses — are the most severe privacy vulnerabilities. Are you aware of your phone’s surveillance? Symantec, an internet security company based in the ...

Mikel Davis

Illustration of a man with a key standing next to a giant cell phone with a padlock that has an eye looking out from the screen.

What Is Credential Stuffing and How Can I Protect Myself?

Cyber-skullduggery is becoming the bane of modern life, with credential stuffing attacks being the most recent form. Australia’s prime minister has called it a “scourge,” and he is correct. In 2022–23, nearly 94,000 cyber crimes were reported in Australia, up 23 percent on the previous year. In the latest high-profile attack, around 15,000 customers of ...

Troy Oakes

A login page.

Safeguarding Your Digital Life: How to Prevent Hacker Intrusions

Cyber threats loom more significant than ever in an era where our personal and professional lives are increasingly intertwined with digital technology. Millennials, in particular, are a target for cybercriminal hackers due to their high engagement with technology. Understanding how to protect yourself from hacker attacks is not just advisable; it’s essential. Let’s dive into ...

Max Lu

Cybersecurity.

AI Scams in China: The New Face of Fraud

On May 22, Chinese state media’s China Fund Report revealed that AI fraud is becoming rampant across the nation. A typical case of telecom fraud leveraging Artificial Intelligence (AI) was reported by the Baotou City police. In this instance, Mr. Guo, the legal representative of a tech company in Fuzhou City, was swindled out of ...

Mikel Davis

Artificial intelligence deepfakes.

5 Simple Ways to Improve Your Business’s Cybersecurity

Unfortunate things happen when you least expect them to. Learn how to upgrade your cybersecurity by following a few simple tips. Cybersecurity has evolved from a rare occasion into a pressing issue many businesses face. As most aspects of the company get moved online, it’s essential to protect physically and virtually. Many business owners struggle ...

Mike West

cybersecurity

Why Must We Improve IoT Security?

The Internet of Things (IoT) is one of the most disruptive technological advances in the modern world. By 2019, there were roughly 8 billion IoT devices, and experts expect that figure to pass 41 billion by 2027. As this astronomical growth continues, the world needs to adopt a new emphasis on how we improve IoT ...

Emily Newton

A graphic depicting the Internet of Things (IoT).

U.S. Intelligence Agency Issues Warning About Chinese Hackers

The National Security Agency (NSA) recently issued a warning about 25 patchable bugs that are being leveraged by Chinese hackers to infiltrate American networks. The vulnerabilities affect products that are mostly used for external web services or remote access. Chinese hacking threat “NSA is aware that National Security Systems, Defense Industrial Base, and Department of ...

Jack Roberts

A hacker.

Chinese Hackers Targeting Moderna Coronavirus Vaccine Research

Hackers linked to the Chinese government tried to access data from Moderna, a U.S. COVID-19 vaccine developer. Moderna has been working toward a COVID-19 vaccine since January. The U.S. government is betting big on Moderna, hoping that it would soon release a viable vaccine. Hacking Moderna The U.S. Justice Department has indicted two Chinese nationals ...

Jack Roberts

A hacker.

Australia Standing Up to China

China has been using its economic might to bully or coerce many countries in Asia, Africa, and South America to accept its demands and side with its ideologies. When a conflict between China and Australia arose, Beijing might have calculated that Australia will eventually take a step back since the Asian nation is a major ...

Max Lu

The Australian flag.