Data is the currency of a technological world. It’s what fuels online transactions, interactions, and privacy. It’s a valuable resource that tech companies continually mine for profitability. Due to its value, it’s no wonder that criminals come are tempted by it. In 2020, the U.S. alone had 155.8 million records exposed and an estimated million data breaches. A data breach ...
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Avoid a Data Breach Scare with These Tips
The topic of cyber security has become mainstreamed ever since a rash of high-profile hacks has targeted multinational corporations and even prominent political parties. Pocket-sized smartphones powerful enough to connect us face-to-face with people around the world are everywhere, and we even make purchases on our phones now too. While these devices are ubiquitous, it may be surprisingly rare to ...
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You really can get anything from someone if you promise them fake pr0n. Thousands of tumblr users have had their accounts compromised, by a tumblr phishing scam that uses the term "adult content" to get you to enter your login info. It's actually working.
Read More »Bioware’s Neverwinter Nights Server Hacked, Personal Data Stolen
Bioware's Neverwinter Nights forum server was hacked, putting the personal data of 18,000 users at risk. Don't worry, you only have to panic if you received an email.
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