Don’t worry though, a premium VPN can bypass those geoblocks so you can see every moment of the fun-filled talent show, no matter where you are. You can even try a premium VPN risk-free. Purchase a subscription and try out all the VPNs features backed by hassle-free, money-back guarantees. Why You Need a VPN to Watch The Voice Because of licensing restrictions, NBC uses strong geoblocks to block non-US viewers from accessing its content....
Because of its unique heroes and colorful design, kids have always been interested in Overwatch. Now that the game is completely free, it’s much easier for young users to get involved. But is it safe? Well, yes, but there are some things that parents should know. Overwatch comes with several risks: Despite its fun design, it’s still a first-person shooter game that can negatively impact kids emotionally. The game relies on contact with strangers, which creates all sorts of privacy concerns....
Ondrej Krehel founded LIFARS in 2013, after spending many years analyzing, preventing, and investigating cybersecurity attacks. In our recent discussion, he explains how he sees the future of cybersecurity and what services his company offers to prevent and battle potential attackers. Please tell me a little bit about yourself and your background. I am the CEO and Founder of LIFARS LLC, which is an international cybersecurity and digital forensics firm, based in New York City....
Lithuania’s Deputy Defense Minister strongly recommends state and public institutions abandon the flagged devices. He also stated that the government plans on introducing legislation which “regulates acquiring certain devices for the ministries and various state agencies.” Cybersecurity and Censorship Concerns The report says that the Huawei P40 and Xiaomi Mi 10 5G smartphones contain built-in cybersecurity and censorship risks. It says the Xiaomi device is able to detect and censor up to 449 terms on its system apps, including the built-in browser....
U.S. viewers can catch the action live at 8:00 PM (ET) on Peacock, provided they’re not traveling outside the country. Peacock limits its stream to the U.S. region and if you’re elsewhere, it’s unlikely that you’ll be able to watch the live stream. However, with a VPN, you can change your virtual location and stream Elimination Chamber from anywhere. Here’s how: This year’s Elimination Chamber main card, which starts at 8:00 PM (ET), is stacked with multiple title fights and WWE superstars....
The Malwarebytes free version only offers manual malware scans: you can scan individual files for viruses and other types of malware. Real-time malware protection is reserved for the premium tier. How secure is Malwarebytes Premium? What options does it offer, and is it worth the price? We’ve run a full test on it for you to answer those questions and more! Malwarebytes Short Review In general, we are fairly impressed with Malwarebytes’ antivirus software....
The study, published last week, was one of the first to signal that these kinds of biomechanics can serve as unique identifiers with results similar to facial or fingerprint recognition. “While perhaps not surprising to experts in biomechanics, the extent to which users can be uniquely identified by observing just a few seconds of motion of their head and hands may indeed be surprising to most,” the study states. “Though we don’t presently think of movement patterns as a uniquely identifiable characteristic to the same extent as faces and fingerprints, results like those presented in this paper may serve to change this assumption,” it added....
This move means that users in China will not have access to Linkedin’s global social media platform. The company also announced its plans to launch a new service, called InJobs, that will focus on helping Chinese professionals and companies find jobs and applicants, respectively, within the country. However, the new platform will not contain many of the social features of its predecessor. China’s New Regulatory Environment led to LinkedIn Decision LinkedIn’s localized version allows its Chinese users to not only find jobs, but also access its global social media service....
The Scheme to Defraud Volodymyr Kvashuk worked at Microsoft from 2016 to 2018 as a tester. His role was to test Microsoft’s online retail sales platform by placing test online orders to ensure the platform functioned correctly. The platform automatically prevents test online orders from being delivered to the testers. However, Kyashuk discovered that if he made test purchases of CSV, the platform did not block its delivery to testers. Thus, the 26-year-old then stole Microsoft CSV and used it to buy products online....
These protesters all used the same website for coordinating their protests, so they were an easy target. However, the police could also track you using face recognition software. In places that have a more dictatorial regime, tactics might be even less subtle, such as confiscating phones and other possessions of protesters. In this article, we will give pointers on the most important privacy measures you can take, while still exercising your right to protest....
This peaked with a record number of hacks in 2018. Fortune 500 companies experienced 41 hacks in 2018 alone, more than double 2017’s record of 20. Fortune 500 is Fortune magazine’s annual list of the 500 most profitable US corporations. As America’s largest and richest companies, they represent the crème de la crème of the business world, ranging from manufacturing companies to hotels and banks. But do these companies put their profits to good use by investing in resilient cybersecurity measures?...
The exposed data related to conversations between Pfizer’s automated customer support software and people using its prescription pharmaceutical drugs, including Lyrica, Chantix, Viagra, and cancer treatments Ibrance and Aromasin. By not protecting this data, Pfizer compromised the privacy and security of people using its medications, many of them already vulnerable due to poor health. Data Breach Summary Company Profile Founded in 1849, Pfizer is one of the biggest pharmaceutical companies in the world....
A few weeks prior to our team discovering the leak, Autoclerk was bought by Best Western Hotel & Resorts Group, potentially exposing one of the biggest hotel chains in the world. The leak exposed sensitive personal data of users and hotel guests, along with a complete overview of their hotel and travel reservations. In some cases, this included their check-in time and room number. It affected 1,000s of people across the globe, with millions of new records being added daily....
Here are some other security measures Signal takes to maintain user privacy and security: Safety numbers – confirm the authenticity of your chat contact Screen locking at the app level – use a passcode, pin, or biometric data to open the app Message notification shielding – keep the name and message information from displaying on your phone’s locked screen Call relay option – hide your IP address during calls made within the app Disappearing messages – choose how long a message you send is visible to the recipient...
The news outlet’s parent company, Guardian Media Group, has instructed staff to work from home this week and to avoid using shared networks until computer systems have been cleared. Although parts of its IT infrastructure were seriously compromised in the cyberattack late Tuesday night, Guardian Media Group said the paper’s print version is still expected to make newspaper stands and shops on Thursday. The Guardian said that the publication’s online apps and global websites continue to run largely unaffected....
Uber said it is likely that the hacker(s) is affiliated with the Lapsus$ hacking group. The company said there’s no indication that the breach exposed any sensitive user data. “First and foremost, we’ve not seen that the attacker accessed the production (i.e. public-facing) systems that power our apps; any user accounts; or the databases we use to store sensitive user information, like credit card numbers, user bank account info, or trip history....
The following security agencies issued the join advisory: Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Australian Cyber Security Centre (ACSC) U.K.’s National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) The advisory also includes a list of recommendations for organizations to protect themselves from the mentioned cyber actors. What Does the Advisory Say? The Iran-based hackers have actively exploited Fortinet vulnerabilities since March, as well as a Microsoft Exchange ProxyShell vulnerability since October this year in order to access American critical infrastructure organizations....
The winners will face off in the 2022 National Championship game on Monday, April 4, at 9:20 p.m. (ET). Fans can catch all the action on any streamer that carries TBS — such as SlingTV. Even if you’re traveling outside of the U.S., you can catch all the NCAA Final Four action with the help of a VPN. Simply follow this guide: At 6:09 PM (EST), the top-seeded Kansas Jayhawks take on the Villanova Wildcats....
Devices become part of a botnet when they are infected with a particular malware. Such malware infections are usually spread through phishing links, spam mails, and unofficial software downloads from the internet. It’s hard to tell if your device is part of a botnet. But unexplainable reduction in processing power, slower internet connection speeds, and unfamiliar programs and files usually indicate the presence of botnet malware. Detecting and removing botnet malware can be challenging even for cybersecurity experts....
While these lesser-skilled affiliates may not have the ability to develop their own code, they can still carry out a full-blown ransomware attack on an organization’s network with the most effective criminal tech available. As affiliates bag hefty ransom payouts, they kick a percentage back to the RaaS operators, thus increasing profits. There have been some prominent RaaS groups in the headlines for massive cyberattacks in recent years: REvil Ryuk Darkside Netwalker CL0P...
