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Software vulnerabilities affecting network companies are not uncommon and are usually patched quickly to avoid compromising the substantial business customer base. The successful exploitation of a vulnerability like this can potentially lead to the complete compromise of an unpatched system running the GlobalProtect Clientless VPN application. This means that a large number of enterprise customers and clients can potentially be breached or compromised by a remote attacker if they do not update to the latest patch....

As Matthew Cook, Co-Founder Product Development, of Panopticon Labs explains, the types of attacks on the gaming industry are very specific and different from general cyber-attacks. As a result, the usual security tools and techniques do not provide the required protection. In this interview, Matthew explains how gaming threats are unique and what his company has developed in order to protect against them. Please tell me a little bit about yourself, your background, and how/why you co-founded Panopticon....

The DDoS attacks affected the websites of major U.S. airports, including Los Angeles International (LAX), Hartsfield-Jackson International (ATL), and Chicago O’hare (OHD). While the attacks made their websites slow or temporarily unavailable, it doesn’t seem to have affected flight schedules or other activities at these airports. The incident reportedly only impacted the public-facing side of the airport websites. So far, none of the airports have reported a breach of its systems....

If you live or travel outside the US, streaming services can see that you are outside the country. So, when you try to stream the Masters Tournament, they will block you. But if you use a VPN to make content providers think you are in the US, you can stream The Masters with no trouble. Use our quick guides below to ensure you see all the Masters Tournament coverage you want....

So far, the hackers appear to be focusing on organizations in Spain and Portugal. Labeled Raspberry Robin by cybersecurity company Red Canary in May 2022, this worm was initially thought to spread via compromised USB drives. However, in October, the Microsoft Threat Intelligence Team revealed that Raspberry Robin is distributed in other ways and is linked to other malware. In December 2022, Trend Micro also published an analysis of the virus, revealing that it delivers payloads via the Tor network and deploys fake payloads to avoid detection....

8Belts is a popular language-learning platform used around the world to teach various languages. By not securing its user data, 8Belts compromised the safety and privacy of its users and the future of the company itself. Data Breach Summary 8Belts Company Profile 8Belts was founded in 2011 and is based in Madrid, Spain. The company offers Spanish speakers online language courses in English, German, French, and Chinese. 8Belts guarantees students can learn any of the four languages within eight months and boasts a 100% achievement rate....

The joint paper — released by researchers from Radboud University, the University of Lausanne, and KU Leuven (Katholieke Universiteit te Leuven) — revealed that user keystrokes on online forms are being misused by online trackers. Even without hitting “submit” on an online form, trackers may exfiltrate and log user email addresses and “incidentally” exfiltrate passwords to other analytics, tracking, and marketing domains, the study said. User Keystrokes Recorded While Browsing The study found that 1,844 websites in the EU and 2,950 in the U....

“In accordance with the regulation on responding to threats to circumvent restrictions on access to child pornography, suicidal, pro-narcotic and other prohibited content, restrictions on the use of VPN services VyprVPN and Opera VPN will be introduced from June 17, 2021,” the Roskomnadzor noted in an official statement. The agency cited regulations recently introduced by the Russian government as the basis for its actions. Decree No. 127 went into effect on February 12....

On that day, the FCC will vote on Ajit Pai’s proposal to reverse Title II in the Communication Act. Title II ensures that the government monitors all ISPs, so they cannot throttle your connection or charge you more money. If Ajit Pai’s plan passes, then internet providers will be able to block or slow down whatever websites they choose. This could potentially cause a lot of websites to lose traffic and revenue, and it changes the freedom of the internet....

NordVPN is by far the best choice you can make. It has an expansive server network, virtually no negative effect on speed when turned on, and a host of security features. However, not all VPNs are created equal. They may look similar, but they have small differences that can matter a lot depending on where you live, what your base internet connection is, and what you want to get from a VPN....

After all, LoL is free so why shouldn’t your VPN be too? Sadly, free VPNs rarely work well with video games. They often have poor security measures and can end up compromising your security instead of protecting it. They also come with speed and data restrictions that can make gaming impossible. For the best battles, I always recommend a premium but low-cost VPN. Premium VPNs guarantee lightning-fast gaming speeds and excellent security....

The attack, which took place in July this year, infected Kaseya’s software tools with REvil ransomware. Consequently, the hack affected many of Kaseya’s customers. Overall, the ransomware attack impacted approximately 1,500 businesses, with some of the victims paying ransoms to the hackers. According to the U.S. Treasury’s estimates, the ransom payments exceed $200 million. Read on to learn more about the suspects and the charges they face. Information on the Suspects and the Charges The two individuals charged by the U....

In the open letter dated July 13, U.S. Congresswoman Anna Eshoo (D-California) and Senator Ron Wyden (D-Oregon) highlighted a study that claims 75 percent of leading VPN providers make “hyperbolic claims,” and engage in data practices that are deceptive and abusive. “Problematic” VPN Providers Take Advantage of Customers The lawmakers said many VPN providers “intentionally misrepresent the functionality of their products and fail to provide adequate security to their users....

This move follows the recent criticism faced by social media platforms such as Facebook and Instagram over their negative effects on teens and children. The Senate subcommittee on Consumer Protection, Product Safety, and Data Security will conduct the hearing. Senator Richard Blumenthal, who chairs the subcommittee, said the hearing will focus on the impact these platforms have on children and will look at how the situation can be improved. It is believed that the hearing will focus on subjects such as “eating disorders, harassment, bullying, online safety, and data privacy....

DOTA 2 is a sequel to Blizzard Entertainment’s community mod Defense of the Ancients. So, the game comes from Warcraft III fame, and DOTA 2’s much-improved gameplay has since attracted Warcraft’s large fan base. Warcraft fans will already be familiar with the ability to use heroes, of which more than 100 are available in DOTA 2. Each hero has unique spells and timings that need to be mastered. DOTA 2 is also an amazing MOBA that is completely free to play with your friends on Steam!...

Every VPN on this list offer risk-free money-back guarantees. Change your mind within the guarantee period, a full REFUND is yours, no-questions-asked. If you like to stream from a wide range of broadcasters, you can also watch The Walking Dead: The World Beyond on Hulu + Live TV. It offers content from AMC and more than 60 other TV channels and on-demand content. It offers a 7-day free trial after which it costs $54....

Even diehard MMA fans have said they can’t pay the $75 it costs to watch every UFC pay-per-view event online in the U.S. That’s not including the $6.99 monthly ESPN+ subscription it takes to stream. By using a VPN, you can watch all UFC pay-per-view events for about $20 per month instead. Here’s how: It all goes down at the American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas, with the main card starting around 10 PM (EST)....

Not many VPNs offer this advanced security feature. And those that do have complicated configurations. I tested multiple VPNs that double-encrypt your data and found only a few that are easy to use and won’t decrease your connection speed by a massive amount. Based on my findings, I recommend Private Internet Access. It emerged as the winner because it uses a VPN-proxy combo to conceal your IP address and keep your data safe without any complicated setup....

Luckily, most common software security vulnerabilities can be mitigated by following well-established secure coding standards, such as OWASP and SEI Cert. Some of the most essential components of secure coding are: Learn more about secure coding in the article below! Security vulnerability exploits show us just how vulnerable software code really can be. Software code sits at the heart of how your application works. If your code has security vulnerabilities, your entire app might be vulnerable to cyberattacks....

If you have Wave Browser installed on your device, we recommend uninstalling the software by following the steps we highlight in the article below. Here’s a brief overview of what you have to do on a Windows 11 device: You can also use an antivirus scanner like BitDefender to remove the program from your device. BitDefender is available for both Windows and macOS devices. Visit BitDefender In this article, we look into what Wave Browser is, how it affects your system, and how you can permanently remove it from your device....