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April 15, 2024 by Maria Diaz
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January 11, 2024 by RV Studios

Watch out: Generative AI will level up cyber attacks, according to new Google report

With generative AI, cyber attacks are about to get a lot smarter. Here's what to expect.

Train for a cybersecurity certification with this $69 lifetime membership

You can advance through your entire cybersecurity career by training for certifications as you need them.

August 26, 2022 by StackCommerce in Deals

Amazon tries a new way to excite you about cybersecurity (it's called laughter)

Can anyone get you to care about two-factor authentication? Amazon is trying.

August 25, 2022 by Chris Matyszczyk in Amazon

Microsoft admits it can't stop scammers fooling you with their latest tricks

The scammers are, apparently, just too good.

August 14, 2022 by Chris Matyszczyk in Cyber Threats

Microsoft Edge adds a new security layer for browsing 'unfamiliar' sites

Users can now browse more securely by just toggling a button.

August 9, 2022 by Sabrina Ortiz in Productivity

Federal courts hit by "significant and sophisticated" cyberattack in 2020

At a congressional hearing on Thursday, members of Congress asked a Justice Department official about the breach, which they said was unrelated to the SolarWinds attack.

July 28, 2022 by Stephanie Condon in Cyber Threats

Microsoft to acquire foreign cyberthreat analysis vendor Miburo

Microsoft is acquiring Miburo, a vendor specializing in detecting and countering foreign disinformation, and plans to make it part of its threat-intelligence operations.

June 14, 2022 by Mary Jo Foley in Cyber Threats

Why you can't trust Instagram

Weeks after I reported that my Instagram account had been hacked, Instagram remained silent. My account is now long gone.

June 9, 2022 by Steven Vaughan-Nichols in Social Media

IBM acquires Randori to streamline threat detection, bolster XDR offerings

The tech giant's latest purchase builds on the acquisition of ReaQta.

June 6, 2022 by Charlie Osborne in IBM

Get 3 years of protection with the world's first 3D password manager for only $30

You won't have to remember multiple passwords to keep your data safe. Just remember four 3D objects with Mindpass, a password manager that even sophisticated hacker tools can't break.

June 6, 2022 by StackCommerce in Deals

Cybersecurity in the future: Security 'by PlayStation' and IoT asbestos

WithSecure's Mikko Hyppönen shares his predictions for cybersecurity, cybercrime, and how our devices will be protected.

June 2, 2022 by Charlie Osborne in Cyber Threats

JupiterOne scores $70M series C funding, achieves unicorn status

Cloud security solutions are experiencing increased "growth and adoption." Cybersecurity platform JupiterOne is using graphs to capitalize on this.

June 2, 2022 by George Anadiotis in Big Data

How to get more security out of Android Messages

If you want to keep your Android SMS message free from spam or worse, Jack Wallen has a few tips for you.

May 24, 2022 by Jack Wallen in Android

US Justice Department won't prosecute white-hat hackers under the CFAA

Good-faith security researchers no longer have to worry about being prosecuted under the Computer Fraud and Abuse Act, the DOJ says.

May 19, 2022 by Stephanie Condon in Security

Get unfettered personal network protection for life with no subscription

There's no question that VPNs can help to keep your most sensitive data safe, but if you want even more protection, this tiny hardware device can deliver it

May 19, 2022 by StackCommerce in Deals

Microsoft May 2022 Patch Tuesday fixes 7 critical vulnerabilities, 67 others

This month's security fixes include one "important" flaw confirmed to be in active use as part of ongoing exploits.

May 10, 2022 by Michael Gariffo in Microsoft