AsusWRT is a graphical interface app that combines with an Asus router to create a private wifi network in a user’s home. This grants an AsusWRT user complete control over their network and any devices connected to it. While the leak is now closed, the consequences of this information getting into the hands of criminal hackers could be disastrous for users. Timeline of Discovery and Owner Reaction It seems this data breach was also discovered by other researchers, but we have no information about their identity and when they found it....

DKLOK is an industrial pipe, valve, and fittings manufacturer with clients located across the globe. The vulnerability found in the database of their email platform gave our team access to their internal & external communications. The team was able to view email communications between DKLOK staff, as well as with their clients, and some personal emails. Many of the emails were marked private & confidential, revealing highly sensitive information about DKLOK operations, products, and client relations....

FlexBooker sells online appointment booking tools that businesses can embed in their websites. This breach is the second time in two months that the company has been mentioned for exposing user data. Earlier in January 2022, they released a statement that personal files belonging to 3.7 million users had been stolen from its AWS account by hackers and distributed on the dark web. While the company claimed it had resolved all vulnerabilities in its AWS configuration, that may not have been the case....

TrueDialog provides SMS texting solutions to companies in the USA and the database in question was linked to many aspects of their business. This was a huge discovery, with a massive amount of private data exposed, including tens of millions of SMS text messages. Aside from private text messages, our team discovered millions of account usernames and passwords, PII data of TrueDialog users and their customers, and much more. By not securing their database properly, TrueDialog compromised the security and privacy of millions of people across the USA....

Sophos AI projects explored how Chat GPT-3 can be used to identify and block malicious activity. “While not perfect, these approaches demonstrate the potential of using GPT-3 as a cyber-defender’s co-pilot,” Sophos said in a blog post. Sophos has posted the results of its experimental efforts on SophosAI’s GitHub developer page and open-sourced them. Cybersecurity experts have since warned that ChatGPT and other AI tools can enable threat actors to execute convincing scams and create sophisticated malware....

When It’s Too Good to Be True… In a post-incident report, security firm Sophos revealed how a European biomolecular institute became the target of a Ryuk ransomware gang after a student downloaded pirated software on his computer. The student was simply looking for a free version of a data visualization tool the institution was already using. “When the student couldn’t find a suitable free version, they searched for a ‘Crack’ version instead....

“All in all, Nexus optimizes user traffic to be more private, secure, and stable,” a Surfshark representative said in a statement. What is Surfshark Nexus? The basics of the Surfshark VPN stay the same. Users can still choose the server locations they want to use, hide their true IP address, and encrypt their traffic information. The advantage comes from the fact that the user can now switch between servers and IP addresses without ever leaving the protection of the VPN....

In this article, we took a deep dive into the best Dropbox alternatives to help you find a provider that will prioritize your privacy while meeting your file-sharing and storage needs. Sync: Best for security and privacy features Google Drive: End-to-end file encryption and an excellent tool for team collaboration pCloud: Offers lifetime plans and doesn’t store your encryption keys Internxt: Zero-knowledge cloud storage service provider that will keep your data safe NordLocker: User-friendly cloud storage service with end-to-end encryption for your files...

Luckily, there are a few simple fixes you can adopt to resolve these issues. These are: In our opinion, NordVPN is the best VPN for torrenting as it offers great speeds, P2P servers as well as great security features. For instance, an IP leak while torrenting would make your IP address visible to the entire torrent network, allowing others to track your location. Moreover, the government and your internet service provider (ISP) can often monitor your internet traffic and may punish you for torrenting....

Here’s how to access TikTok’s privacy settings: Keep reading to learn more about the privacy options you can set, as well as additional features that provide more layers of protection for your teen. However, TikTok does have several privacy and safety features built into the app. While this doesn’t eliminate security risks or mental health safety, it’s a great place to start. What is TikTok and Why Do Kids Love it?...

The Notorious Trickbot Botnet The botnet that has come under attack is the so-called Trickbot botnet (aka The Trick or TrickLoader). This notorious type of malware started out in 2016 as a banking trojan. Initially, cybercriminals used the malware to capture banking credentials, such as credit card information and online banking logins. The dangerous malware has since evolved. In the past six months, the amount of Trickbot malware has tripled, according to the German software company G Data....

Watching the tournament can prove to be a challenge if you’re outside the region in which you normally watch football or if you live in a country where the tournament is not being broadcast. This article simplifies the process for you and makes watching the Copa America a breeze! Read on to learn how you can use a VPN to bypass geo-blocking restrictions and watch Messi, Neymar and Suarez battle it out from anywhere in the world....

The problem is that TVB and its online streaming service, myTV SUPER, geoblock content for viewers outside Hong Kong. So what can you do? Well, you could subscribe to TVBAnywhere+, which allows you to watch TVB outside Hong Kong. But this costs money, which can be annoying if you usually stream TVB for free. It also depends on where you’re going: TVBAnywhere+ is currently geoblocked in mainland China, Taiwan, Macau, Malaysia, Vietnam, and the US....

Error 503 Service Unavailable: What Happened? The internet outage began at 9:47 UTC and was recognized by San Francisco cloud computing service provider Fastly immediately. Many feared it was the result of another cyberattack, similar to the recent ransomware attacks on the Colonial Pipeline or JBS Foods. But a spokesman for Fastly said the situation was due to “a technical issue triggered by a service configuration”, and wasn’t “related to a cyber attack”....

Even though it came before things like the World Wide Web, blogs, online forums, and social media, Usenet has been quietly evolving in the background and will likely be around for many more decades. Usenet is one of the oldest working network communication platforms and is like a symbiotic cross between Reddit and BitTorrent, but it’s also so much more. If you like to chat online, have access to almost every discussion topic ever, download digital media, or stream video, and if you want to be able to do all this while enjoying super-fast speeds and reliability, Usenet is definitely something you should consider using!...

Surge in Signal Installs Facebook-owned WhatsApp has recently received a huge backlash from its 2 billion plus users. This occurred after it told users that they needed to share private information with other Facebook subsidiaries if they wished to continue using WhatsApp. This is despite the fact that Facebook is currently facing twin antitrust lawsuits insisting Facebook sell WhatsApp. The change spurred Elon Musk, who has one of the most followed accounts on Twitter, to send out a tweet....

After several rounds of testing, I found 18 free DNS servers that provide reliable connections, extra security, customizable filters, and faster speeds — but not all of them are totally safe. They can still reveal your online activity to your ISP (and any other prying eyes) which puts your privacy and security at risk. If you’re looking for the functionality of a DNS server without the risks, I’d recommend using a VPN instead....

The two men, identified as Sagar Steven Singh and Nicholas Ceraolo, subsequently used this information to extort and dox their victims. The accused are believed to be part of a cybercrime group called “ViLE.” “Members of ViLE sought to collect victims’ personal information, such as names, physical addresses, telephone numbers, social security numbers and email addresses. ViLE then posted that information (or threatened to post it) on a public website administered by a ViLE member – an action known as “doxxing....

The size of Black Desert Online, however, creates one of the biggest issues for gamers. The game takes up a huge amount of bandwidth, slowing players’ connections and creating frustrating lag and latency in gameplay. Also, despite its popularity, access to Black Desert Online is more restricted than many other online games. Even within Europe and Asia, many players are blocked from the game. The good news is that both of these issues can be solved in minutes with a VPN....

These findings are part of the IBM Security X-Force Threat Intelligence Index 2023 report. The report offers a comprehensive analysis of the cyberattacks that IBM Security studied between January and December 2022. It offers key insights for the tech industry, policymakers, researchers, and the media. According to the IBM Security team, thread hijacking attacks doubled last year. This is a phishing attack where a threat actor uses a compromised corporate email account to send malicious links and attachments in email threads....