Fraudster Charged for Cryptojacking The unnamed fraudster was charged and sentenced to two years jail for secretly installing software on other people’s computers. He then used the combined power of the hacked computers, creating a pseudo botnet, to illegally produce bitcoins. This type of cybercrime is known as cryptojacking. When charged, German authorities seized the cybercriminals crypto wallet, which is believed to contain 1,700 in bitcoins. However, they have been unable to access the bitcoins because the fraudster has steadfastly refused to divulge the wallet’s password....

Cybersecurity Insights VPNOverview: With your extensive computer science skills and education, experience working for top research universities, as well as Fortune 100 financial institutions, what insights could you share with us on cybersecurity in general? After witnessing the SolarWinds breach and similar recent attacks, are you concerned about cybersecurity in general, and what do you expect in 2022? Indir: After over 20 years of experience in the industry, I am very concerned about the recent spike of emerging threats and well-crafted information security attacks....

East meets West in the sprawling metropolis of Shànghǎi where ancient buildings nestle in the shadows of its formidable sky-scraping giants. While fast lights dominate the city streets of the Bund, wandering is the best mode of transport in both the Old City and the former French Concession. Futuristic art deco style architecture is juxtaposed with traditional lilong grids of low-rise buildings, while the tree-lined avenues of the former French Concession throw the visitor into a uniquely European vibe....

Often, this is due to broadcasting rights; some channels and streaming services simply don’t have permission to show content outside of their country. The good news is that you can bypass geoblocking restrictions by getting a new IP address that’s located in the same country where the blocked content is viewable. So, by changing your IP address to an Icelandic IP, you can access your favorite websites or other online activities from Iceland, while overseas....

Sensitive Information Shared with Government Agencies Google regularly receives requests from government agencies around the world to disclose user information. A variety of laws allows them to do so. However, in an effort to be more transparent, Google decided to share the number and types of requests they receive in their Transparency Report. The tech giant has assured the public that they carefully review each request and in some cases object to producing any information at all....

In Europe Mobile Operators Share Data Germany, Austria and Italy are some of the more recent countries to institute tracking measures for its citizens. Mobile carriers in these countries are sharing their data with health authorities to help fight the spread of the coronavirus. The mobile data is being used to monitor whether people are complying with lockdowns and to assess their effectiveness. However, to remain compliant with Europe’s privacy laws and GDPR, these countries are using aggregated data....

About Grindr Grindr is one of the world’s largest social networking and dating app for gay, bi, trans and queer people. The app has some 27 million registered users from all over the world, with roughly 4.5 million daily active users. Grindr was developed by a Los Angeles-based company, which launched the app back in March 2009. However, the app raised security concerns when it was acquired by the Chinese video gaming giant Beijing Kunlun in 2016....

Confiant’s threat intelligence team first noticed the malicious activity in March this year. The SeaFlower campaign involves deploying clones of popular crypto wallets. The hackers use various techniques to spread the cloned wallets to iOS and Android devices. These clones are virtually identical to the legitimate wallets they’re ripping off, albeit with one major difference—a backdoor that allows the threat actor to steal users’ seed phrases. Seed phrases are recovery codes that are unique to individual accounts....

While many users have already installed ad-blockers on their browsers, now those using Chrome will have ads blocked automatically. This will lead to an even further drop in torrent website earnings, which is very alarming for torrent site admins, and could potentially lead to shutdowns. For sites that are still going strong in 2023, check out our top 10 list of the best torrent sites. What Torrent Site Owners Can Do to Generate Revenue With decreased ad viewership, there are still some avenues of revenue that torrent site owners can explore:...

Even though internet censorship in China is particularly strong, there are nonetheless ways to overcome the barriers. If you are going to travel to China, you will be deprived of all Google services, including Gmail, the search engine itself, and all the other many services Google provides. What other websites do the Chinese authorities censor? In this list you will find just a few of them… Facebook YouTube Twitter Dropbox Instagram Netflix Flickr The New York Times The Wall Street Journal How can I bypass Chinese censorship and access Gmail?...

Google’s data collection practice is so invasive that the company violates its users’ privacy on a daily basis. If you wish to take charge of your Google privacy settings, we recommend making these changes: Disable web and activity tracking Disable location tracking Disable YouTube activity tracking Stop targeted ads and search results Switch from Google Chrome to a more secure browser To get started with these changes, go to your Google Account page and navigate to Data & Privacy on the left menu....

Still, every VPN user is different and not every VPN service will suit all needs. Until you’ve used a VPN for a while, it’s hard to know whether it will fit your unique requirements. If you feel reluctant to pay full price for a VPN you haven’t personally tested, you’ll be pleased to know that Hotspot Shield offers all subscribers a completely free 7-day trial. Hotspot Shield Free Trial: Overview While some VPNs choose to limit the features you can access with a free trial, Hotspot Shield’s 7-day trial gives you complete and full access to all of its Premium features....

Currently, only iPhones running iOS 14.8 or lower can be jailbroken using tools like uncover or checkra1n. Follow the steps listed below to jailbreak your iPhone using uncover: Jailbroken iPhones can be secured with a VPN, which you can install in the same way as factory-set iPhones. Go with NordVPN if you want a security-minded service. On the other hand, a jailbreak eliminates security restrictions, so if you are not careful, there’s a chance of errors appearing in your operating system....

Let’s face it: using Facebook really doesn’t do any favors for your privacy online. You’ll probably remind yourself of all the big scandals that have happened recently. The Cambridge Analytica fiasco, where millions of Facebook users had their data harvested, is still fresh in our minds – and even if Zuckerberg and company distanced themselves by calling it a “breach of trust”, the social media giant has had its own share of questionable moves....

Even if you’ve never used a VPN before, you’re certainly no stranger to an unstable WiFi connection – dropping out and interrupting your flow of work. It happens. However, losing your VPN connection is a different matter altogether. After all, what use is a VPN if the connection to the server drops - re-routing your precious, private data back through your ISP? It would almost be as though you never had a VPN to begin with....

However, if you’re in another country, you’ll need a VPN to help you access live stream websites (which are blocked for people outside of the U.S. and Canada). Here’s how you use a VPN to watch NHL games free online with the CBC: The 2022-2023 regular season marks the 106th season for NHL. However, ice hockey fans outside the U.S. and Canada might have trouble streaming their favorite local NHL hockey games....

Fortunately, you have come to the right place. With our quick guide, you can stream every bout at the 2019 AIBA Women’s World Boxing Championships. Watch the AIBA Women’s World Championships NOW! Why You Need a VPN to Watch the AIBA Women’s World Championships The AIBA is streaming the AIBA Women’s World Boxing Championships across the globe. But if you are outside your country, you might be blocked from the broadcast for your country....

I do mean “great VPN” too as many VPNs face significant difficulties unblocking BBC iPlayer in most countries. CyberGhost is one of the few that works to unblock BBC iPlayer from almost anywhere. Thanks to its large and stable server base, excellent unblocking tools, and fast and effective encryption protocols, CyberGhost offers one of the best experiences for streaming. One of my favorite things about CyberGhost is that it comes with a 45-day money-back guarantee....

beIN Sports is not available globally. Currently, it can only be accessed in the Middle East and Africa, France, Turkey, Spain, Indonesia, Thailand, Hong Kong, Canada, the United States, Australia, the Philippines, New Zealand, Malaysia, and Singapore. If you’re outside these countries, you won’t be able to watch beIN Sports. This is because beIN Sports uses geoblocks to prevent users from accessing its service outside the authorized countries. Don’t throw in the towel, though....

The only way I could find to watch Discovery Plus is with a VPN. A VPN hides your IP address and makes it look like you’re watching Discovery Plus from the US. After testing 30+ VPNs, I found the ones that worked well streaming from US servers. My favorite is ExpressVPN because of its vast network of efficient servers. You can even try it out risk-free before you commit. If you don’t like it, you can ask for a refund within 30 days....