In 2019, the multinational fast-food chain updated its smartphone app, which enabled it to collect location data from users’ devices “as often as every few minutes” even when the app was not open. As a result, Tim Hortons was able to track users closely and infer information like their home and work addresses, and when they visited its competitors. Canadian privacy regulators have determined that this data collection was excessive, and Tim Hortons did not get valid user consent....

In a live-streamed talk on Monday at Carnegie Mellon University, U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Agency (CISA) director Jen Easterly expressed her disappointment in Big Tech’s product safety. Easterly — often invited to “fireside chats” by various organizations and a fervent supporter of the U.S. “Shields Up” national security program — said the daily “cyber intrusions” we face from adversaries like China and Russia are far more severe than events like Chinese surveillance balloons favored by mainstream media....

According to Harvard University Business Research, FOSS, or Free and Open Source Software can be found in the majority of software out there, “80-90 percent of a typical application contains FOSS components.” It is very important to prioritize open source software security, because the open-source trend “is only increasing with its use in smart phones, cars, the Internet of Things, and numerous pieces of critical infrastructure”, according to the Harvard Business School article....

The way we work is by providing various services that are needed for organizations at different stages of development, to reach the resiliency level they need. There are about 10 vendors (such as Radware, Akamai, Imperva Incapsula and CloudFlare) that provide a DDoS mitigation software or service, but just enrolling or deploying their service is not enough. In order to be truly protected, you need to perform additional actions. Firstly, to run DDoS attacks in order to verify that protection is working and that your IT is responding as expected....

An external audit confirmed that ProtonVPN does not log user data, Andy Yen from ProtonVPN said in a statement today. Security experts from leading European security auditing company Securitum did not uncover any significant issues during the audit, showing that Proton’s culture of secure software holds true, Yen wrote. “It is Not Just a Claim” Switzerland-based Proton Technologies AG’s VPN has proven itself with these audits, according to Yen. “Now, when we say we are a no-logs VPN, it is not just a claim: it has been double-checked by independent experts,” Yen said....

The breach apparently took place last month. However, it was only brought to light after a newly created Twitter profile leaked the information of 44 celebrities. The list of famous personalities includes well-known journalists, global sporting superstars like Lionel Messi and Sergio Aguero, as well as many eminent politicians, including Argentine President Alberto Fernández. The story was first reported by The Record, who also claim to be in contact with the hacker....

Trojanized Hacking Tools An unknown hacking group seems to have been releasing trojanized hacking tools almost daily for some years now. The group trojanizes hacking tools by infecting them with a version of the njRAT malware. Cybereason researchers who discovered the hacking campaign “found dozens of different samples of the same njRAT hosted on the same server. Each sample had a different creation time, but they were all hosted on the same server and actively targeting victims....

Fortunately, you can bypass these geo-restrictions by changing your virtual location with a VPN. I’ve tested 300 VPNs to find the best premium VPNs that have the speeds and unblocking powers you need for using Instagram Music from anywhere. And, you can test out each of my top-rated VPNs for FREE with risk-free money-back guarantees. A hassle-free refund is yours at any time during the guarantee term. Why You Need a VPN to Access Instagram Music Due to licensing restrictions, Instagram Music is only available to users with an IP address in the US, UK, Australia, New Zealand, Sweden, France, Canada, and Germany....

Using a VPN to get a Puerto Rico IP is super simple and only takes a couple of minutes. Once you have a Puerto Rican IP, you’ll be able to watch your favorite local shows, no matter where in the world you are. A VPN also has other benefits, like using encryption to secure your connection and privacy policies to protect your identity against hackers or surveillance. After testing dozens of VPNs, I can safely say that Surfshark is the best VPN to get a Puerto Rico IP....

To protect the security of his gaming accounts and equipment, PewDiePie relies on NordVPN. PewDiePie recommends his fans use NordVPN too, and he even got a special discount code they can use to save money on a subscription. Even with the code, NordVPN comes with a 30-day money back guarantee, which means you can try it free for a whole month. Try NordVPN Today Who Is PewDiePie? PewDiePie is a Swedish gamer and comedian, and his real name is Felix Arvid Ulf Kjellberg....

There is a way to extend your CyberGhost free trial — you can use it’s 45-day money-back guarantee. Apart from the increased length and device connections, the only difference is that you’ll need to commit to a subscription up front. But don’t worry — if you cancel within the 45-day period you’ll get your money back in full, hassle-free. I even tested it out myself to see if it worked, and it did....

Our step-by-step guide explains how to set up ExpressVPN for Linux. You can install ExpressVPN on Ubuntu, Arch, Linux Mint, and other distros. There are several ways to do it. Not all VPNs are compatible with Linux or work on this operating system reliably. That’s why ExpressVPN is my top choice for Linux. Besides robust security features, it quickly bypasses geoblocks and has blazing-fast speeds to access the content you need without interruptions....

Identity fraud Falling prey to phishing campaigns Packet sniffing Man in the middle attacks All of which can have big consequences on your life. However, you can still enjoy public Wi-Fi networks if you take some safety precautions. These include Installing anti-malware software, never conducting financial transactions over public Wi-Fi, and subscribing to a VPN service. In our opinion, the best VPN to stay safe on public Wi-Fi is ExpressVPN. You can read everything you need to know about the dangers of connecting to a Wi-Fi network....

After thorough testing, I found a VPN to be the ideal solution to get around Comcast throttling. VPNs keep your online activity hidden from Comcast so it doesn’t reduce your speeds when streaming movies and TV shows. My team and I tested and compared over 60 VPNs to check which bypassed speed throttling the best. I recommend ExpressVPN because of its military-grade encryption (to hide your data from Xfinity) and lightning-fast servers to enjoy high-bandwidth activities without delays....

Welcome to the 10th season of The Great British British Bake Off on Channel 4. Unfortunately, All 4 content is geoblocked outside the UK. Cable services in Ireland, Belgium, and Switzerland include Channel 4, but if you’re anywhere else, you’ll need a UK IP address to watch GBBO. And a VPN is the safest, easiest way to get one. Good news if you have Netflix within the US: the streaming platform is updating the episode in real time....

A VPN is a simple app that makes it seem like you’re browsing the internet from another country of your choice. This gives you access to geoblocked Roku channels from anywhere in the world, so you can watch all of Netflix’s libraries and country-specific channels like BBC iPlayer. I ran multiple tests to see which VPN works best for Roku, and I found ExpressVPN is the most reliable solution. It offers lightning-fast speeds for UHD streaming and an extensive server network to help you unlock different channels on your Roku....

Don’t panic! Simply use a VPN to get that US IP address and stream Council of Dads on NBC from anywhere. There’s more good news. You can watch new NBC content ABSOLUTELY FREE on the NBC website, a day after it’s aired in the US. All my VPN recommendations offer risk-free money-back guarantees. Get a complete refund if you change your mind, no-questions-asked. If you’re a streaming addict, Hulu + Live TV may appeal to you....

The best way to watch CW from anywhere is with a VPN. A VPN changes your IP address and tricks this streaming platform into thinking that you are in the US, giving you access to its entire library! After testing 30+ top VPNs, I suggest using ExpressVPN. It has a large server network and provides reliable connections. You can even test ExpressVPN out for yourself and if you’re not satisfied, you have up to 30 days to claim a refund....

Finally, I decided to do my own testing and I found that the best way to watch Davis vs. Santa Cruz from anywhere is with a VPN. A VPN is an app that tricks sites like Showtime into thinking you’re from a different country. I tested 30+ VPNs and shortlisted a few that work well for Showtime. ExpressVPN is my favorite because it can easily unblock Showtime and it’s reliable....

A VPN is the best way to access Homeland. It changes your IP address to make it look like you’re in a different country (for example, the UK), allowing you to watch Homeland. After testing several VPNs, I recommend ExpressVPN. It has the fastest speeds and quickly unblocked Netflix UK, which was all I needed to watch Homeland. Its 30-day money-back guarantee means you can try it with no risk....