Safari Update Safari’s update was released immediately. Wilander stated that even though it might seem like a major change “most third party cookies [were] already blocked in Safari”. Safari’s ITP was launched three years ago, which was a big step forward for web privacy standards. The update will make sure that iOS and iPadOS 13.4 and Safari 13.1 will block all third party cookies by default. Safari is the first mainstream browser to do this....

Certain free VPNs can even infect you with malware; others track your online activity to sell it to the highest bidder for malvertising purposes. Many have security flaws and can’t even keep your sensitive information private. Choosing the right one can be tricky, especially when you don’t know whose claims are trustworthy. I’ve tested 50+ VPNs to find the ones that can truly secure your connection and keep you private while browsing....

Location Data The relationship between Google and privacy has always been an interesting one. Google has built its empire around data collection. They are able to show relevant advertisements to their users by collecting as much data about them as possible and creating a profile for them. Which is great for advertisers, since they then know who to target. The message that Google promotes is that people should be glad that they are shown personalized advertisements – it’s a service....

Tell us about Axiomatics and how you came to be involved with authorization technology. Axiomatics was founded in 2006 and today is a leader in enabling digital transformation and cybersecurity with dynamic authorization. Our offices are in Stockholm and Chicago, but our customer base is truly global, including Fortune 500 companies and governments. Personally, I’ve been involved in software technology for more than 15 years in a variety of roles including most recently as a country manager for CA....

In 2018, after 13 years and more than a billion unique visitors, Alluc’s developers decided to take down one of the more popular streaming link sites on the web. Several so-called Alluc websites have popped up in recent months, but none of them are backed by the original development team. Virtually all of these sites are fake, and potentially hide dangerous malware that could put your device at risk. The good news is that there are several strong and safe alternatives to Alluc....

After testing 35 free VPN downloads, my team and I found a few that can keep you safe online. However, they all come with limitations like data caps, small server networks, and slow speeds. My top recommendation is ExpressVPN. It has military-grade security features, a large server network, and superfast speeds for streaming and torrenting without interruptions. On top of that, it doesn’t have restrictions like most free VPN downloads, so you can browse, stream, and torrent without limitation....

To come up with the best Android TV VPNs, we assessed the speed, server network, and security of these providers. We also looked at their ability to bypass geo-restrictions. These are our results: A virtual private network (VPN) allows you to spoof your location and access content from just about any part of the world. VPNs also encrypt your internet traffic, hiding it from the intrusive eyes of hackers, the government, and even your internet service provider (ISP)....

And of the VPNs that do have servers in Russia, some of them may be too slow to enjoy a seamless stream of your favorite shows. We all know waiting for a video to buffer can be a very frustrating experience. So, the question is, which VPN should you go for? To make things easier for you, I’ve tested all the major VPNs and worked out the top 3 that will let you watch all your favorite Russian TV shows, including channels such as RT....

Upon auditing the app, we also encountered a couple of potentially catastrophic vulnerabilities. These issues can affect thousands of Clubster users. PII Breach, Code Insertion, IDOR We have categorized the issues found in our research as follows: Clubster App Exposes Members and Guests Our security team confirmed that 14,271 members and guests at 176 country clubs were accidentally exposed by the Clubster app. We also found that Grink Inc.’s Switch app leaked 4,765 users’ data and severe issues with gaming giant Sega’s cloud security....

What new knowledge did you gain whilst writing this book? The knowledge that I gained has been very significant. Writing a book requires you to dig deeply into the subject so that you can effectively communicate the material to the readers. At one level security may be likened to the field of health care: there are a wide number of diseases that can attack the human body. When communicating that information, are we speaking to seasoned medical professionals who have studied and worked to seek cures, often devoting themselves to a single disease?...

Not having the means to detect and stop advanced persistent threats (APTs) from nation-state attackers and sophisticated cyber criminals has been one of the most serious issues facing business leaders and the cyber community. I spent many years working at Check Point. A few years ago, I was tapped by Team8 to address this issue. After months of brainstorming and research, we came to the conclusion that an entirely new methodology was needed....

Online Spending Keeps Climbing This year, Australians are expected to spend over $58 billion on pre-Christmas shopping – an increase of around 11% on pre-pandemic spending – according to the Australian Retailers Association and market research company Roy Morgan. A significant portion of this will be spent online. “Although online shopping is convenient and the preferred way to shop for many Australians, it comes with a risk”, warns the ACSC. “Cybercriminals often target online shoppers in a bid to steal their money or personal details....

BazaCall Scheme Dupes Victims into Calling Hackers According to a recent report from Microsoft Security, hackers are setting up fraudulent call centers and employing social engineering tactics to rope in victims. The entry point is somewhat similar to vishing (voice phishing) tech support and customer service scams. Hackers send spam emails from compromised accounts or email addresses that look like they’re coming from real businesses. The spam emails tell users that a free trial for a subscription service is about to expire — such as software licensing or fitness memberships — and their credit card will be charged unless they cancel....

FLoC was a Chrome browser trial framework that would enable interest-based web advertising without exposing user identity to ad targeting by associating users with a “cohort,” thereby anonymizing users (to a degree). The FLoC Controversy Google’s short-lived, complex, and controversial FLoC was originally supposed to replace third-party cookies, which are tracking mechanisms outside of what the user is directly interacting with. The issue was that FLoC received a lot of negative industry feedback because it added additional fingerprinting that could eventually narrow down individual users and did not take sensitive topics like gender and race into account....

This is part of an elaborate trick to get victims to download a new malware strain, dubbed “Rhadamanthys Stealer,” that is hidden in legitimate software. Rhadamanthys is also being spread through spam emails that contain a malicious PDF file. Once it gets on victims’ devices, the malware targets crypto wallets and collects vast amounts of data from victims. This data is surreptitiously sent to a server controlled by the threat actors....

The company is working with cybersecurity firm Mandiant to investigate the incident. It is unclear what information this breach may have exposed. However, LastPass assured users that their passwords are fully encrypted and its products remain functional. “We are working diligently to understand the scope of the incident and identify what specific information has been accessed,” LastPass CEO Karim Toubba said in a press release. This announcement comes after a breach in August allowed a threat actor to access LastPass’ source code and some technical information....

The easiest way to change your Valorant region is with a VPN. It’s a simple app that hides your IP address and replaces it with one from a country that you’ve selected. For example, if you connect to a US server, you will be able to play the game on its servers from that region. My team and I tested 100 VPNs, and I loved ExpressVPN’s reliability and speed. It has a vast server network that allows you to easily change your Valorant region and play with your friends from abroad....

After performing my own tests, I found that the best way to access Hulu is by using a VPN. This masks your identity online and tricks streaming services like Hulu into believing you are in the US so you can access content like Books of Blood. I tested 30+ VPNs and my top choice to stream Books of Blood is ExpressVPN because it’s fast and reliable at unblocking content. You can always try it out risk-free because it’s backed by a 30-day money-back guarantee....

To watch Canale 5 outside Italy, you need to use a VPN. A VPN will mask your IP address with one from Italy, making it appear to Canale 5 and other websites as if you’re in the country. All you need to do is download a VPN and choose a server in Italy. I’ve tested over 20 top VPNs to compile this list of the best ones for watching Canale 5....

A VPN is a simple app that changes your virtual location to one of your choice. To watch Japanese TV from abroad, you need to appear to be in the country. This will let you watch sites like Tokyo TV, NHK World, and TVer as if you were there. Not all VPNs have Japanese servers. So, I did extensive testing and found the best ones to access Japanese TV. ExpressVPN performed the best, and I highly recommend it....