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“Who visits your Twitter profile” spam app brings week of chaos

January 23, 2018 admin Applications, apps, cybercrime, SCAM, Social engineering, social media, spam, spread, Twitter

Credit to Author: Christopher Boyd| Date: Tue, 23 Jan 2018 19:17:06 +0000

Last week saw a Twitter spam app claiming to show who “viewed your profile” and spreading throughout the social media platform. See how it spread, and what you can do to avoid being caught by this common scam.

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5 things you must know about the Uber data breach if you are worried about it

November 23, 2017 admin Applications, data breach, Hacker, Uber, Uber data breach, Uber hack

Credit to Author: Rajib Singha| Date: Thu, 23 Nov 2017 10:03:55 +0000

For any business, suffering a data breach is bad. But, not informing its customers about the breach is downright worse. And Uber, a global transportation app company, has made itself into a glaring example of the above statement. Last Tuesday (21.11.2017), Uber Technologies revealed that hackers were able to compromise…

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Uber Data Breach! Should you be worried?

November 23, 2017 admin Applications, data breach, Hacker, Uber, Uber data breach, Uber hack

Credit to Author: Rajib Singha| Date: Thu, 23 Nov 2017 10:03:55 +0000

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Ztorg Trojan: Infect yourself for 5 cents

May 24, 2017 admin adverts, Android, Applications, exploit, Google Play, mobile devices, news, rooting, Security, Threats, trojans, Ztorg

Credit to Author: John Snow| Date: Wed, 24 May 2017 13:00:04 +0000

Applications that offer to pay you for installing other applications tend to shove malware at you.

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What to do if your antivirus prevents a website from loading

May 2, 2017 admin Advice, Antivirus, Applications, exclusions, Kaspersky Internet Security, Products, Security, settings, Tips

Credit to Author: Olga Fedorova| Date: Tue, 02 May 2017 16:17:33 +0000

If your antivirus prevents an app from running or won’t let you open a link, there’s no need to disable it: Here’s what to do.

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An Infosec Spring clean

May 2, 2017 admin 101, Applications, apps, cleanup, email, FYI, Security, settings, social media, Spring Cleaning, website

Credit to Author: Christopher Boyd| Date: Tue, 02 May 2017 15:00:56 +0000

Spring has indeed sprung, but it’s never too late to have a wander through your security settings and features. Unfortunately, we have so many accounts these days that it’s hard to keep track of them all, but this round-up may help you on your way.

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Dear Women, Define your Online Identity Securely

March 29, 2017 admin Applications, digital safety, Facebook, google, internet users, LinkedIn, Mobile Security, Online privacy, Online security, privacy, safe social networking, Security, Smartphone, smartphones, social networking, Tips, Twitter, Youtube

Credit to Author: Suhita Mazumdar| Date: Fri, 10 Mar 2017 09:46:23 +0000

Amazing women are everywhere. They have defined our past and are making our present better so that we can look forward to a better future. Women have always been more vocal, expressive and willing to share than men. And social networking has become one the most powerful platforms for them…

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Alert! Install the BHIM app only from official app stores

January 18, 2017 admin Adware, Applications, BHIM app, Digital payment app, fake Bhim apps, malware, Mobile Security, Online privacy, Safe Banking, Security

• BHIM is a digital payment app recently launched by the Government of India. • BHIM app is currently available only in Google Play Store. • Several other apps having the name ‘BHIM’ are present in Google Play. • Install only the official BHIM app developed by ‘National Payments Corporation…

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