Tag: cybersecurity
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Apex Legends Security Breach!
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The Shocking Incident: Apex Legends Hacked Live During Global Series In a jaw-dropping turn of events, Apex Legends, one of the most popular battle royale games, was hacked live during a global esports series, leaving audiences and players stunned. The breach occurred during one of the largest tournaments, raising concerns about the game’s security and…
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Is Valorant Spyware? The Truth Revealed!
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Is Valorant Spyware? When it comes to online gaming, concerns about privacy and security are always at the forefront. With the rise of Valorant, a popular first-person shooter game developed by Riot Games, questions have been raised about whether the game is spyware or safe to play. In this article, we delve into the details…
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Stealing Money from Google Prank!
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The Astonishing Heist of $122 Million from Facebook and Google 50-year-old Evaldas from Ascu discovered a loophole in Facebook and Google’s payment system, enabling him to siphon off a staggering $122 million over the course of two years. This audacious scheme went unnoticed until a real Quant Computer Inc. employee finally raised the red flag,…
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Sneaky Ransomware Story ft. Joe Biden
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Ransomware Incidents Gain Attention with Reference to Joe Biden and The PC Security Channel Instances of ransomware attacks have been on the rise, with cybercriminals constantly finding new ways to exploit vulnerabilities and disrupt systems. Recently, a new ransomware dubbed “Biden” has caught the attention of researchers, including MalwareHunterTeam and The PC Security Channel. The…
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Mastering Cybersecurity Basics
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Cybersecurity Skills: A Beginner’s Guide In a world where cyber threats lurk around every virtual corner, having basic cybersecurity skills can be a game-changer. The video “Cybersecurity for Beginners: Basic Skills” delves into essential approaches and investigative techniques to shield yourself from scams, malware, ransomware, and other online dangers. Let’s break down some key takeaways…
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Ditch the Rules: Security Tips to Ignore!
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The Importance of Building a Personalized Threat Model When it comes to cybersecurity, the sheer volume of advice and best practices available can be overwhelming. How do you know what advice to follow and what to ignore? Josh from All Things Secured and Henry from Techlore believe that the key lies in building a personalized…
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Sneaky Ways Hackers Spread Malware on Social Media
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How Hackers Deliver Malware to Hack you using Social Media The Malicious Link on Facebook One Discord member flagged a Facebook page named Gemini AI, seemingly legitimate with 290,000 followers. The post contained a screenshot of a Google event, embedding a link that appeared to lead to malware. Despite its convincing facade, the link posed…
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Windows Defender Tries to Stop Ransomware
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Windows Defender vs Ransomware 2024 Every year, the battle between Windows Defender and ransomware takes center stage as security enthusiasts eagerly await the outcome. The testing in 2024 promises to be as intense as ever, with tweaks to Attack Surface Reduction (ASR) using Defender UI and default settings. The question on everyone’s mind is whether…
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Fake Video Call Prank
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Deepfaked Video Conference Unveils Startling Identity Fraud Trend Recently, a shocking incident unfolded in Hong Kong where criminals managed to steal a whopping $26 million from a multinational company using deepfake technology. The perpetrators created convincing deepfake videos of employees and even the Chief Financial Officer, tricking an unsuspecting employee into transferring large sums of…
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Hack Your Windows: Avoiding Malware Risk
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Protect Yourself from Malware with These Windows Tweaks Understanding the Threat Most users fall victim to malware by accidentally running malicious files disguised as harmless documents like PDFs or contracts. The consequences can be dire, leading to data loss or ransomware attacks. But fear not, there are simple Windows tweaks that can help you avoid…
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Malware Infiltrates Major YouTubers
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Malware Alert: YouTube Channels Spreading Dangerous Viruses! YouTube Channels Hacked, Spreading Malware The PC Security Channel has uncovered a troubling trend involving large YouTube channels being hacked and used to spread malware. Channels with hundreds of thousands of subscribers are being manipulated to distribute dangerous viruses. The attacks are usually in the form of videos…
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3 Million Hacked Toothbrushes Cause DDoS Attack!
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3 Million Hacked Toothbrushes, FBI Nukes Chinese Government Botnet, and Italian Hackers Weaponize Pizza Reports surfaced alleging that 3 million electric toothbrushes were hacked, added to a botnet, and deployed for DDoS attacks. However, the reality of this sensational news required closer examination. While smart toothbrushes have increasingly become common, they are often not directly…
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Ultimate Battle: Kaspersky vs Bitdefender vs 2000 Malware
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Kaspersky vs Bitdefender: Battle of the Antivirus Titans Hello everyone! Today, we have an exciting showdown between two heavyweights in the cybersecurity world: Kaspersky and Bitdefender. We are going to pit these two security products against each other in a rigorous test involving over 2000 malware samples. Sit tight, this is going to be intense!…
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The NSA is Buying Your Internet History?!
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The NSA: Your Online Data Is For Sale The recent release of unclassified documents has revealed that the NSA is purchasing the internet history of American citizens. This purchase of metadata, specifically ‘Netflow’ data, by the NSA has gained widespread attention and concern. Netflow data includes IP addresses, MAC addresses, and timestamps, which are key…
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Cybercrime Rapper Sells Stolen Credit Cards
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Cybercrime Rapper Offers Stolen Credit Cards for Sale This is Punchmade Dev, a rapper who has recently launched an online store selling stolen credit cards. The website also has a glitchy Anonymous mask, and it offers hacked PayPal accounts, credit card details, and “OPSEC software”. The site accepts only cryptocurrency as a mode of payment.…
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Hacking Windows Defender: Malware Wins
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Malware vs. Windows Defender: A Look into Infostealer Attacks Malware developers are constantly finding new ways to bypass antivirus software and infiltrate users’ systems —and infostealer malware is no exception. A recent demonstration revealed the effectiveness of infostealer malware delivered via email, showing how it managed to outsmart Windows Defender, a popular antivirus program. Let’s…
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Are Ads Listening to Your Conversations?
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Are Ads Targeted on What You Say? New Evidence Emerges In a recent article, Cox Media Group, a multi-billion dollar marketing company, claimed to have the ability to serve ads based on real-time voice data collected from devices like smartphones and tablets. They suggested that this practice is legal, hidden within the multi-page terms of…
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Seytonic Exposes Stuxnet Sabotage
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A Closer Look at Cyber Espionage, Sabotage, and Hacks of the Digital Age Stuxnet, Pompompurin, and China’s alleged hack of Apple’s Airdrop are making headlines in the world of cyber espionage and digital warfare. Let’s delve into the details of these captivating stories. Revelation of the Stuxnet Saboteur According to a recent report in a…
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Mastering Account Security: My Strategy
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My FULL Account Security Strategy Explained Account security is a critical aspect of using the internet, and Josh from All Things Secured has developed a comprehensive strategy over the years. His strategy follows seven laws, shaping how he approaches each of his online accounts, from social media platforms to bank accounts and everything in between.…
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2024 Online Security Q&A LIVE!
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I hope you enjoyed the conversation on online security and privacy. Thank you for joining the live stream and contributing your questions and comments. It’s been a pleasure. Stay safe and take care!
