Education Sector Prime Target for Cybercriminals The Open University (OU), which is based in London, is the UK’s largest academic institution. It specializes in distance and online learning courses. It is also one of only three higher education institutions in the UK that gained accreditation in the US. Like other universities, the OU actively engages in research. Its Planetary and Space Science Research Institute is renowned for its involvement in space missions....

New Type of Malware Strain In Early April, Trend Micro observed a new information stealer, called Panda Stealer, being delivered via phishing emails. In these emails, cybercriminals include luring business quotes, to try and trick potential victims into executing malicious Excel files. The researchers have identified two chains of infection: The first is an .XSLM attachment containing macros that download a loader. This loader then downloads and runs Panda Stealer The second is an ....

Because the air raid sirens activated were civilian, or municipal, and not “part of the Home Front Command network,” the INCD believes hackers are to blame, The Times of Israel added. Several other local reports said more air raid sirens were heard across the Gaza area in Palestine on Friday night as Israel Defense Forces (IDF) intercepted a rocket fired from Gaza towards Israel. Attack Directed at Israeli Company For now, Israeli authorities suspect the attack was directed at an unnamed Israeli company “which provides public address systems to local authorities,” Arutz Sheva noted....

What new knowledge have you acquired while researching this book? When performing research for a book one always learns new things. The most relevant were the many ways that a person’s privacy can be breached and how people can protect themselves. The book Privacy in Technology - Standards and Practices for Engineers and Security and IT Professionals and other information about the CIPT certification can be found at the IAPP website....

However, recent discoveries related to Facebook’s data collection and ad targeting practices have shown that your sensitive info isn’t necessarily out of anyone’s reach — and the issue can be traced as far back as your VPN provider’s website. We felt the pressing need to delve deeper into this very serious matter. So we took it upon ourselves to test over 280 VPNs and whether their relationship with Facebook poses a risk to users’ privacy — this report will highlight the results and implications of our research....

Online banking is something we can’t really go without these days. Let’s be honest, online banking makes transferring, receiving and managing your money much easier. From sending or paying a payment request after a night out with friends, to paying with your phone in the supermarket, to creating and managing different debit and savings accounts: online banking is often very convenient. Nevertheless, online banking, much like every other kind of banking, involves serious financial risks....

Backups using OneDrive are best for most users since it performs backups automatically, and your data is stored in the cloud. However, it comes with only 5 GB free. So unless you subscribe to a plan, you can’t back up your entire system. For large-scale backups, the long-running Windows Backup and Restore feature is an excellent choice. You can also use the Windows File History feature to store specific files, folders, and settings on an external hard drive....

Following the breach, Sophos contacted customers via email stating that there was an access permission issue. The problem was with a tool that was used to store information about customers. Specifically, the tool is used to communicate between the customer and Sophos Support. Data Was Accessible by Unauthorized Parties Sophos emailed a small batch of customers in order to inform them that their personal information was now exposed. The customer data issue came from a misconfiguration of a tool that communicates between the customer and the company support department....

There are several free streams you can choose from, but we like Australia’s 7plus. To stream Super Bowl LVII free with a VPN, follow our quick step-by-step guide below: While the Super Bowl flickers on TV screens in nearly every bar and living room across the U.S., finding a free live stream of Super Bowl LVII can be a little tricky, especially when you’re abroad. Last year, 7.7 million people searched for “Super Bowl stream” and “watch Superbowl online” on Google....

But, like the universe George Lucas imagined in Star Wars, the forces of good brought about by the internet have a dark side too. The freedom and opportunity the web provides is constantly exploited by criminals, gangsters, and terrorists which operate in the dark web, making online security and cybercrime one of the biggest social concerns of the 21st century. Hacking occupies a prominent position in the pantheon of cybercrime....

Here’s a look at our top 10: We’ve taken the time to go through Netflix’s expansive catalog and picked the 50 best shows. We highlight the best Netflix shows and tell you about their genre, cast, and recommended audience. This way, you can easily find something interesting to watch. Can’t find some of these Netflix shows in your library? We’ll also teach you how to stream Netflix content from other regions using a VPN....

Well, guess what? Many password managers will just cause you more problems with complicated interfaces and even risk your data, privacy, and money. This is why I’ve analyzed and tested 25 leading password manager apps to bring you this: the ultimate list of the top 9 best password managers. I’ve chosen them after careful research based on what really matters: security, transparency, ease of use, service compatibility, and overall performance....

In summary, these are our picks for the top free password manager apps: For more information about these password managers, and to discover the answers to common questions about using this type of browser extension, continue reading the full article. The password manager stores these passwords in an encrypted database which protects your passwords from ending up in the hands of strangers. When you use a password manager there are security settings in place for you to be able to access the password database you’ve created for yourself....

Have you ever wondered how your internet usage stacks up to other seniors? Pew Research Center found that 67 percent of adults over age 65 go online regularly. The good news is that this number is up 14 percent from 2000. The bad news is that a third of older adults are missing out on the connection and convenience available through the internet. If you are concerned about going online or do not take advantage of many opportunities only found online, you can become increasingly lonely and feel disconnected....

That said, a small number of suspicious accounts isn’t always an indicator that a celebrity bought that part of their following. There are many reasons why suspicious accounts could be following someone. For one, accounts might be flagged as suspicious because they’ve been inactive for a long time. Spotting fake followers has never been an exact science, but numbers can give estimates, and we used those estimates to give you a rough idea of who has the most suspicious accounts in their follower list....

Your prices are significantly higher than average. What extra value do you provide that other VPN services don’t? I could say that we have great support, an individual approach to every client, a rock solid security, but every VPN service would say the same. However, as I have mentioned above, we came from cyber security. Our clients frequently asked about individual solutions that have not been listed on the website (special servers, special configurations, etc....

The popular series is back, and Season 12 is available to stream live with any Hulu subscription that includes A&E programming. However, Hulu geoblocks content to make sure users outside of the US can’t watch Ghost Hunters. If you live anywhere but the United States, you’ll need a solid VPN to access Hulu. The following steps will help you access Hulu from anywhere in the world, so you don’t miss out on Ghost Hunters....

You can watch How to Get Away With Murder from anywhere with a VPN. A VPN changes your IP address to one from a different country. This way, you can access Netflix’s UK, Canada, and Australia etc libraries to watch any location-exclusive show. After testing 30+ VPNs, I recommend ExpressVPN. It’s got a large server network and provides stable connections. You can also test it out risk-free before you make a long-term commitment....

The President of LEN, Paolo Barelli, has stated that this competition in Budapest this year is the first high-level swimming event to take place since 2019 that includes open water, diving, and artistic swimming. Furthermore, he added, this event is a great testing ground for athletes heading into the Olympic games. These Championships are a very important opportunity for the athletes with the Tokyo Olympics (23 July – 8 August 2021) approaching on the horizon....

After Duncan Laurence won the contest in 2019, the Netherlands will be hosting the event this year. Rotterdam, the second biggest city in the Netherlands, will be the stage for the biggest European party. If you can’t wait for the flamboyant outfits, high notes and sassy commentary you can find out everything about this year’s Eurovision below! When can I watch the Eurovision Song Contest 2021? Don’t want to miss a minute of the Eurovision show?...