Identity IQ

AUGUST 19, 2023

7 Internet Safety Tips for Safer Internet Browsing IdentityIQ With the internet, we can access vast amounts of information with only a click or tap. This year, the total number of internet users worldwide reached 5.18 And as immense as the internet is, so are the risks. Many threats lurk in its corners.

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Security Boulevard

APRIL 27, 2023

Spanning 32 pages and featuring statistics galore, there’s a lot to unpack in the FBI’s 2022 Internet Crime Report. The Bureau’s Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) compiled the 2022 report based on 800,944 complaints of cyberattacks and incidents received from members of the public.

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Security Boulevard

MAY 31, 2022

In April of 2013, CNN introduced the world to Shodan, a search engine for internet-connected devices, by publishing an article titled, Shodan: The scariest search engine on the Internet. The post Shodan: Still the Scariest Search Engine on the Internet? appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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Security Boulevard

JUNE 16, 2022

This article is part of a multi-article series celebrating Pride month and the role the internet has played in the history of the LGBTQIA+ community. . The internet has played an outsized and very visible role in the massive political and social gains of transgender people over the past two decades.

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CSO Magazine

MARCH 29, 2022

Shodan is a search engine for everything on the internet — web cams, water treatment facilities, yachts, medical devices, traffic lights, wind turbines, license plate readers, smart TVs, refrigerators, anything and everything you could possibly imagine that's plugged into the internet (and often shouldn't be).

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Schneier on Security

JANUARY 17, 2018

Interesting article by Major General Hao Yeli, Chinese People's Liberation Army (ret.), Against the background of globalization and the internet era, the emerging cyber sovereignty concept calls for breaking through the limitations of physical space and avoiding misunderstandings based on perceptions of binary opposition.

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Graham Cluley

OCTOBER 12, 2022

Ukraine has seen internet outages this week following renewed missile attacks from Russian forces. With a combination of power cuts and DDoS attacks knocking out telecommunications systems, internet availibility suffered a 35% dip. Read more in my article on the Hot for Security blog.

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CSO Magazine

MARCH 22, 2022

Whether we wish to admit it, the way the internet is used is in the midst of a major morph due to the consequences of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Russia is moving to cut off internet access to Ukraine and to limit internet access to its own populace.

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Malwarebytes

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

When we think of ransomware and brute force password guessing attacks, we normally think of RDP, but recent research from Securonix reminds us that anything secured with a password and exposed to the Internet is of interest to cybercriminals. A simple search on Shodan found almost 90,000 potential targets.

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GlobalSign

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

This article explores how protecting IoT devices can be more secure and make the internet safer. The number of vulnerabilities to IoT devices is increasing.

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Identity IQ

OCTOBER 23, 2023

Tips to Help Avoid Internet Fraud IdentityIQ Today, where the internet plays a crucial role in our daily lives, it is essential to be vigilant and proactive in helping protect yourself from internet fraud. Continue reading to learn how help to protect yourself from the dangers of internet fraud.

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Heimadal Security

JANUARY 17, 2023

In this article, we’ll discuss how […]. The post Your Guide on How Ransomware Spreads in Company Networks & on the Internet appeared first on Heimdal Security Blog. Because it’s so dangerous, understanding how ransomware spreads it’s the first step to preventing it.

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Security Through Education

JANUARY 16, 2024

“How do I keep my child safe on the internet?” This article will address some areas of concern, as well as dive into steps we can take to keep our kids safe on the internet. Additionally, malicious users of the internet can use social engineering techniques against our children.

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Graham Cluley

JULY 24, 2023

Some employees at Google will have internet access from their desktop PCs significantly restricted, with only internal web-based tools and Google-owned sites such as Google Drive, Google Maps, and Gmail accessible. Read more in my article on the Hot for Security blog. But will such an approach protect the tech giant from attacks?

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Identity IQ

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

7 Tips to Follow for Safer Internet Day IdentityIQ The 20 th annual Safer Internet Day is taking place on Feb. Safer Internet Day is a campaign that aims to educate the public on internet safety and encourage everyone to take part in creating a safer internet. Why is Safer Internet Day Important?

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GlobalSign

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

The Internet of Things (IoT) is the network of internet-connected objects. In this article, we look at the history and the future of IoT.

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Graham Cluley

JUNE 25, 2021

Storage drive maker Western Digital is telling owners of its WD My Book Live device to disconnect it from the internet, after reports that some have had their data erased by malicious software. Read more in my article on the Tripwire State of Security blog.

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Graham Cluley

FEBRUARY 8, 2022

Last month, as North Korea's supreme leader Kim Jong-un oversaw a series of sabre-rattling hypersonic missile tests, cyber attacks disrupted the country's internet infrastructure. Read more in my article on the Hot for Security blog. But who was responsible?

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Security Boulevard

APRIL 13, 2022

Some researchers, business specialists, and forecasters believe the metaverse – the virtual reality platform accessed by devices like Meta’s Oculus Quest 2 – will reach the same popularity and generate the same revenue as the internet. The post Is Metaverse the New Internet? Avast appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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SecureBlitz

FEBRUARY 10, 2021

This article shows our result of the full practical evaluation and review of the Private Internet Access (PIA) VPN. The post Full Private Internet Access VPN Review appeared first on SecureBlitz Cybersecurity. What Is A VPN? This change of IP address and device location with.

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Graham Cluley

JANUARY 28, 2022

Andorra Telecom, the tiny microstate's only internet service provider, says that a barrage of distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attacks impacted the country's internet and 4G service. Read more in my article on the Hot for Security blog.

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The State of Security

FEBRUARY 8, 2021

On February 9, 2021, the world will celebrate the 18th iteration of Safer Internet Day. One of the ways we can observe Safer Internet […]… Read More. The post Social Media Best Practices for Safer Internet Day appeared first on The State of Security.

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Bleeping Computer

JULY 11, 2022

With Microsoft temporarily rolling back a feature that automatically blocks macros in Microsoft Office files downloaded from the Internet, it is essential to learn how to configure this security setting manually. This article will explain why users should block macros and how you can block them in Microsoft Office. [.].

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CSO Magazine

MARCH 30, 2022

Hackers have begun to attack internet-connected universal power supply devices, targeting their control interfaces via multiple remote code execution vulnerabilities and, in some cases, unchanged default usernames and passwords, according to an advisory from the U.S. To read this article in full, please click here

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CSO Magazine

JANUARY 10, 2023

Network operators have been working overtime for the past few years to meet the skyrocketing demand for bandwidth and throughput driven by remote work, greater investment in digital initiatives, and a rapidly expanding Internet of Things (IoT) landscape with billions of devices. To read this article in full, please click here

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Schneier on Security

AUGUST 17, 2018

A Comprehensive Evaluation of Third-Party Cookie Policies : Abstract : Nowadays, cookies are the most prominent mechanism to identify and authenticate users on the Internet. Three news articles. Interesting research on web tracking: " Who Left Open the Cookie Jar? These have not yet been seen in the wild, but that will change soon.

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The State of Security

FEBRUARY 9, 2021

On February 9, 2021, the world will celebrate the 18th iteration of Safer Internet Day. The theme of this year’s event is “Together for a better internet.” The post General Tips for Children & Teens on Safer Internet Day appeared first on The State of Security.

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Graham Cluley

APRIL 15, 2024

Law enforcement officers in Zambia have arrested 77 people at a call centre company they allege had employed local school-leavers to engage in scam internet users around the world. Read more in my article on the Hot for Security blog.

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Schneier on Security

JUNE 22, 2020

Another article did a more detailed analysis, and concludes that the Etsy review was the linchpin. There are many other forums on the Internet to discuss that. Note to commenters: political commentary on the protesters or protests will be deleted.

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The State of Security

FEBRUARY 7, 2022

We all want a safer Internet, but we often put a lot of trust and hope in technology to deliver on that promise. The Internet is really made up of people, though. And people can make the biggest impact in creating a safer Internet. While everyone is impacted by Internet safety, children and youth are […]… Read More.

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Graham Cluley

MARCH 7, 2024

The FBI's latest annual Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) report has just been published, and makes for some grim reading. Read more in my article on the Tripwire State of Security blog. If you have been optimistically daydreaming that losses attributed to cybercrime might have reduced in the last year, it's time to wake up.

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Hackology

JULY 3, 2023

Sometimes external factors like internet censorship and state censorship can limit the public’s access to this essential service. In this article, we will explore what is WhatsApp proxy, how you can use them to bypass internet shutdown restrictions, and the benefits they bring. billion users. Let’s begin! Well, don’t worry.

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Security Boulevard

JULY 13, 2022

Microsoft Backs Off Internet Office Macro Ban. Because some users took the bait and enabled the macros, in February Microsoft took the further step of disabling VBA macros obtained from the Internet. Regardless of the default setting, customers can block internet macros through the Group Policy settings described in this article.

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Schneier on Security

NOVEMBER 16, 2020

But now I have this excellent paper from MIT researchers: “Going from Bad to Worse: From Internet Voting to Blockchain Voting” Sunoo Park, Michael Specter, Neha Narula, and Ronald L. It can make ballot secrecy difficult or impossible. I’ve also quoted this XKCD cartoon.

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InfoWorld on Security

MARCH 20, 2024

The internet of things (IoT) has transformed the way we interact with the world, connecting a myriad of devices to the internet, from smart thermostats in our homes to industrial sensors in manufacturing plants. In this article, we’ll explore some best practices for deploying software on large fleets of Linux-based IoT devices.

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Schneier on Security

APRIL 25, 2024

In just a few decades, much of human knowledge has been collectively written up and made available to anyone with an internet connection. This article might be written very differently in an academic publication, for example, and publishing it here entailed pitching an editor, revising multiple drafts for style and focus, and so on.

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The Hacker News

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

The Internet of Things (IoT) is transforming efficiency in various sectors like healthcare and logistics but has also introduced new security risks, particularly IoT-driven DDoS attacks. This article explores how these attacks work, why they’re uniquely problematic, and how to mitigate them. What Is IoT?

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