BAT is based in the United Kingdom. It is one of the world’s largest manufacturers of tobacco and nicotine products. Led by internet privacy researchers Noam Rotem and Ran Locar, our team found the data breach on an unsecured server connected to the web platform YOUniverse.ro. The web platform is part of a BAT Romania promotional campaign targeting adult smokers. Through the platform, Romanian residents can win tickets to parties and events featuring well-known local and international performers....

Rocket — previously known as Waahjobs and Aasaanjobs — is a popular online job search platform that caters to entry-level and blue-collar workers and has multiple offices across four cities in India. Here’s a quick breakdown of our findings: Rocket Job Search Site Leaks Applicants’ Information Kat Oran, our security team’s database analyst, investigated the bucket and found 243,607 names and phone numbers belonging to job applicants. The database also contained 133,532 email addresses....

What Are Smart EV Chargers? First of all, there are two types of smart EV chargers: domestic and public ones. Domestic or home smart EV chargers share a data connection with a Cloud-based platform. Just like about every other smart device these days, they come with built-in Wi-Fi connectivity. Thus, allowing users to communicate with the device via an app. Users can, for example, remotely initiate, monitor or check a charge....

“[Signal] would absolutely, 100% walk rather than ever undermine the trust that people place in us to provide a truly private means of communication,” Whittaker told the BBC. The Online Safety Bill, which is currently before Parliament, aims to address online harms and give more powers to Ofcom, the UK’s communications regulator, including the ability to fine tech executives for non-compliance. An important point of focus is curbing the spread of child sexual abuse material....

We compiled a list of the 18 best dark web books to read for comprehensive and factual information about the dark web. Here’s a quick rundown of the top ten. If you’re interested in exploring the dark web, your number one concern should be your privacy and safety. We recommend using a VPN and the Tor browser to access the dark web. A reputable VPN such as NordVPN uses cutting-edge encryption to anonymize your connection and has a strict no-logging policy....

Keep in mind that these links will only work if you’re using a browser that can access the dark web, like the Tor browser. Remember to always take safety precautions when visiting the dark web, whether you want to access the news or otherwise. We recommend getting a secure VPN, such as NordVPN, good antivirus software, and properly configuring the settings on your Tor browser. Luckily, there is still a beacon of anonymity and online freedom: the dark web....

Why Parents Use Child-Tracking Smartwatches Parents buy their children Smartwatches with tracking functionality to ensure they stay safe and for their own piece of mind. With these Smartwatches parents can monitor their children’s whereabouts. Some Smartwatches also have walkie talkie type functionality that allows children to communicate with their parents while they’re out. Other Smartwatches even notify parents if their child goes beyond a certain predefined distance from home. However, parents’ sought-after peace of mind must undoubtedly be shattered after yesterday’s reports that they are not the only ones able to track their children via their ThinkRace Smartwatches....

That’s why we tested dozens of free torrent clients and compiled a list of the 10 best ones. If you’re in a hurry, take a quick look at our picks for the best free torrent clients: With sophisticated online threats looming around each corner, torrenting has also become more dangerous than ever. That’s why we always recommend using a solid VPN during your download sessions. NordVPN is our #1 pick for torrenting since it offer a perfect balance of security, anonymity, and performance....

But, finding the locations of each server takes a lot of research. Who has time for that? Plus, there’s no guarantee you’ll even find every server location. So, to make your lives that much easier, we contacted our most popular VPN providers and asked them for the locations of their servers. (You can thank us by sharing this with your friends.) A little note: We listed the countries of these servers, but not the cities....

A serious thing we learned in the course of writing the book is just how important social norms are in governing all our interactions, and, alas, how little study there has been about how to encourage the development of good new norms in areas of rapid change. That problem is exacerbated when one party to the norms is a really wealthy and powerful company. One of the amusing (at least to us) things we learned is that some of the traditions of how professors should cite sources haven’t kept up with rapid change....

In order to better understand the VPN market, we examined the traffic for vpnMentor’s top 20 VPN providers. From certain patterns and irregularities that emerged, we were able to gain insight into which strategies result in increased visitor numbers. We are sharing this information in the hope that VPN providers can find new avenues for growth. What Are the vpnMentor Top 20? At vpnMentor, we regularly review VPNs to give our readers the best and most reliable information regarding speed, stability, value for money, and level of customer service....

$10 Million Bounty Hunt The $10 million award offer was made possible under the governments Rewards for Justice program, which is administered by the Diplomatic Security Service. The department is soliciting information that leads to the identification or location of “any person who, while acting at the direction or under the control of a foreign government, participates in malicious cyber activities against US critical infrastructure in violation of the Computer Fraud and Abuse Act (CFAA)”....

Don’t forget your boxing gloves: depending on where you are (and which site you visit), you may need a VPN to help protect your internet activity. We recommend NordVPN because it excels at unblocking restricted content and provides consistently fast speeds, all while maintaining the strictest security and privacy protocols. High-profile or pay-per-view matches may be restricted to certain countries or exclusive to an expensive streaming service. Luckily, fans can still watch boxing for free from anywhere in the world....

Unfortunately, you can only stream the gritty drama if you have a UK IP address thanks to BBC iPlayer’s geographical restrictions. If you’re outside the UK, you’ll need a VPN to stream the series. Not all VPNs can beat BBC iPlayer’s geoblocks and anti-VPN technology, but I’ve tested 300 vendors to find the ones that will guarantee you a reliable connection and hassle-free streaming. You can test out the streaming abilities of my top VPNs risk-free by taking advantage of money-back guarantees....

Whether you want to watch Wir Sind Kaiser or catch up with the Report, you won’t be able to access ORF from outside Austria. Due to licensing issues, the broadcaster geoblocks its online content. That’s why you’re going to need help from a virtual private network (VPN). VPNs can sail you right past geo-restrictions; as long as you choose the right one, you’ll be able to watch ORF from anywhere in the world....

However, fans who are traveling may not be able to tune into their regular streaming service provider due to geo-blocking. If that is the case, you can simply follow the quick guide below and catch all of the 2022 Australian Open action: Fans will be eager to watch their homeland’s favorite and current world no.1 Ashleigh Barty compete for her first ever Australian Open title. Barty’s previous best finish was the semi-finals in 2020....

These error messages pop up as streaming services geo-restrict their streams according to their license agreements. Luckily, there’s a simple workaround to this problem, and that is to use a VPN! Follow the quick steps below to get your VPN set up and watch Brazil vs. Argentina from anywhere in the world: Watching the final can, however, prove challenging for viewers who are travelling. This is because streaming providers sometimes geo-restrict their streams so they’re accessible in only one or a few nations....

Eurosport is broadcasting the World Snooker Championship. But the Eurosport streaming service is blocked outside of Europe. So, if you are abroad, you will need to convince Eurosport that you are in Europe. By using a VPN, Eurosport Player will treat you like you are connecting from within Europe. That will allow you to see the 32 best players in the world compete for snooker’s ultimate prize. Sign up now and see every moment of the best snooker tournament in the world....

Unless that is, you are outside of the US. Hulu is a US-based streaming service, which means it uses geo-restrictions outside of its streaming region. However, there’s an easy solution: You can get a premium VPN to unlock all of Hulu’s content, no matter where you live. In this article, we’ll show you how to stream Wu-Tang: An American Saga on Hulu with a VPN. We’ll also provide steps on how to sign up for a Hulu account if you’re outside the US....

Identifying information, such as phone number, home address, and contact details Revealing information, such as search histories and social media content Compromising information, such as financial details and government and criminal records There are several steps you can take to protect yourself from a doxing attack. One of the easiest and safest ways is using a virtual private network (VPN). A VPN hides your IP address from hackers, encrypts your online activity, and protects your Wi-Fi network....