I wanted to find out why WireGuard has been causing such a stir, whether it really is a safe alternative to OpenVPN, and just what the difference is between the two protocols. There are only a handful of high-performing VPNs that support Wireguard, so I took them for a test to see how they performed in terms of security, speeds, and server features. My top recommendation is CyberGhost. It has easy-to-manoeuvre apps that make WireGuard configuration a cinch....

Gen Digital has acquired other leading antivirus providers, including Avast, Avira, and AVG. Despite the merger, these brands will continue to operate separately. Norton is an antivirus program currently known by multiple names, such as Norton 360 and Norton Security Suite. It’s available for Windows, macOS, Android, and iOS and can therefore protect all your devices. We thoroughly tested the Norton Security Suite and compared it with its competitors, such as McAfee and Kaspersky, to see if it’s worth buying....

This news follows last month’s warning regarding a different phishing attack, also concerning Microsoft users. Attack Relies on ‘Open Redirects’ Tool The campaign relies on multiple links that attempt to fool users. Clicking on a link in the phishing campaign causes a series of redirections, which first lead the user to a Google reCaptcha page. The user is then directed to a malicious login page, where their Office 365 credentials are stolen....

A VPN gets around geoblocks by letting you “borrow” an IP address from a country where Pornhub content isn’t blocked. This makes the site think that you’re watching from a different country and allows you to access the video. My team and I tested more than 60 VPNs and found the best ones to unblock Pornhub. My top VPN for Pornhub is ExpressVPN. The service has servers in over 80+ Pornhub-friendly countries and lightning-fast speeds to watch videos without interruptions....

The data included several files such as Ferrari’s internal documents, repair manuals, datasheets, and more. The incident took place days after Ferrari signed on Bitdefender as their new cybersecurity sponsor for their Formula 1 racing team. ‘RansomEXX’ Swiped 7G of Data From Ferrari The ransomware-as-a-service (RaaS) gang reportedly made off with nearly 7 GB of data, though the exact names and the types of the stolen files have not been publicly disclosed....

General Vulnerability Statistics A rise in what are called CVE reports (Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures) since 2020 has been reflected in official statistics (update September 2022: source’s site no longer available). In 2020, according to stack.watch (a web page that sources data from the National Vulnerability Database), a total of 17030 vulnerabilities have been published. By contrast, in 2019 that number was 16090. As for this year, the number is currently at 10971 already and should surpass last year’s figures....

Built by the US non-profit When Georgia Smiled, Aspire News App can be installed on a user’s phone to appear as a news app. However, it also features an emergency help section with resources for domestic abuse victims, including a function for them to send emergency distress messages to a trusted contact person. Although it’s now secured, this data breach represents a significant lapse in basic data security by Aspire News App and When Georgia Smiled....

We unearthed an Elasticsearch database containing over 380 million records, including login credentials and other user data being validated against the Spotify service. The origins of the database and how the fraudsters were targeting Spotify are both unknown. The hackers were possibly using login credentials stolen from another platform, app, or website and using them to access Spotify accounts. Working with Spotify, we confirmed that the database belonged to a group or individual using it to defraud Spotify and its users....

Digitsole Warm Insoles, Modius Headband and Ivy Health Kids Thermometer were all found to be collecting and exposing personal information, putting their users’ privacy at risk. In the case of Digitsole and Modius, hackers were able to pair with a user’s device and control it, allowing them to cause physical harm to the person using it. We describe the details of our findings below. What is Wearable Tech? Wearable Tech, which stands for wearable technology, are smart gadgets that you wear....

Researchers at Whizcase gathered a year’s worth of data about stolen accounts from January 2022 through 2023. “The account values show several effects of supply and demand,” Whizcase said. “And the fact that no one is safe from cybercrime.” Researchers noted that by far, “the most abundantly available accounts were that of social media.” LinkedIn, Facebook, Discord, Instagram, and several other platforms’ hacked accounts were up for sale on the dark web, with prices ranging from $6 up to $45....

It’s Black Friday and Cyber Monday time again! The perfect moment to shop for that VPN plan you’ve been meaning to get. Almost all VPN providers have amazing deals with large discounts for you to enjoy. We’ve made a list of the best Black Friday and Cyber Monday VPN deals. Below you’ll find the best deals, along with our experience with these VPN providers. You can be ensured you’ll find the perfect deal this way!...

Any one of these free trials would make an excellent choice. However, we’ve got to go with CyberGhost. You get a 24-hour trial on PC with no credit card or payment required, a three-day trial on iOS, and seven days on Android. If you sign up for a subscription, you’ll have a 45-day money-back guarantee. Contact 24/7 customer service live chat before the trial ends, and you’ll have your money back within five days....

If you’ve done that search already, you may have come across a few websites advertising free streaming. Sounds perfect, right? Not so much. Free Streaming Websites Can be Dangerous Free streaming sites are illegal and will likely install cookies and ad-trackers onto your computer. And some will even just let you watch a few seconds, and then cut the broadcast, and tell you that you need to register and download a program to watch the rest....

Improving Privacy Protection for Teens According to TikTok, the changes will be rolled out globally in the coming months. The new protections will target users under the age of 18. Some of the new protections are: New users, aged 16-17, will have direct messages set to ‘No one’ by default. Existing users will receive a prompt to review and confirm their settings. Teens aged 16-17 will be able to decide whether their videos can be downloaded by others....

But just because TikTok has a lot of family-friendly content doesn’t mean it has your child’s best interests at the core of its strategy. We’re not suggesting that it’s as nefarious or threatening as recent reports indicate. As with anything and everything online, this latest (and increasingly dominant) social media giant requires a “user beware” approach. TikTok could go the way of the now-discarded Vine. It could also turn into something more like the media giants Facebook and YouTube....

Staying safe and anonymous during your P2P sessions is more important than ever. You should use a good antivirus and a solid VPN whenever you fire up your favorite BitTorrent client. When it comes to anonymous torrenting, our VPN provider of choice is NordVPN. It’s fast, secure, and comes with servers optimized for P2P file sharing. However, torrent sites for games nowadays are unstable at best. Some are completely shut down, while others are hanging by a thread....

If you’d rather go for the full VPN experience with no data limits, speed limits, or small server networks, we recommend NordVPN, a premium service that will give you the very best internet experience Windows users can get. So long as you’re willing to deal with the restrictions normally found in a free VPN service, our list will provide the best free VPN options available. Each will protect your internet traffic while offering decent speeds, additional security options, and varying server locations....

Though the attack was considered severe and far-reaching, a senior Ukrainian government official said they have contained the incident. He also added that Ukrtelecom can begin restoring its services. Ukrtelecom Connectivity Dropped to 13% of Pre-war Levels Ukrtelecom provides telephone and internet services across Ukraine. According to reports, it claims to be the “largest fixed-line operator” in the country. At one time, it was a state-backed national service provider. The company has since gone private, and the country now has a competitive internet market....

But Hulu’s content is geoblocked for anyone outside the US. So what do you do if you don’t live there or you want to catch up with Ray Shoesmith while traveling? The simple answer is to use a VPN. From unblocking geo-restricted content to safeguarding your privacy, a VPN will ’take care of business’ so you can watch Mr. Inbetween on Hulu from anywhere in the world. Why You Need a VPN to Watch Mr....

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