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What Are Cookies?
Http cookies (to give them their full title) are small text files that include data to identify you as you look around a website or further afield—over the entire Internet. Your cookies are stored in the web browser of your computer or device. Although it sounds a...
Adobe and Microsoft Have Issued Several Critical Patches – Update Now
Hi Guys, Adobe and Microsoft have just issued dozens of security updates that fix many critical issues and flaws that can be exploited. Please go and get the updates now. Adobe UpdatesAdobe has fixed critical flaws in 12 of its products. If you are using any of these...
9,052,457 Accounts Breached At Workout Tracking App Jefit
Hi Guys I hope you are well. Jefit - 9,052,457 breached accounts In August 2020, the workout tracking app Jefit suffered a data breach. The data was subsequently sold within the hacking community and included over 9 million email and IP addresses, usernames and...
What is Ransomware?
So, exactly what is ransomware, and how does it work? According to IBM, ransomware is, “…an online attack perpetrated by cybercriminals who demand ransom to release hold on encrypted or stolen data.” Ransomware is a type of malware. There are various types of...
ALERT: Malicious covid-19 vaccine SMS Spreading Fast
Hi Guys, We have received reports about a covid-19 vaccine scam that is currently circulating. If you fall victim, you will be giving a remote attacker access to your device, so please be on the lookout. This is how the scam works: You receive an SMS message from an...
ALERT: 20,949,825 Accounts Breached At Mobile Parking App ParkMobile
Hi Guys I hope you are well. ParkMobile - 20,949,825 breached accounts In March 2021, the mobile parking app service ParkMobile suffered a data breach which exposed 21 million customers' personal data. The impacted data included email addresses, names, phone numbers,...
URGENT: Update Mac Now – 4 Zero Day Exploits Fixed
Hi Guys, Please accept my apologies for sending two tips in one day but this one is really critical. Apple has just issued fixes for 4 MASSIVE security holes that could allow attackers to take remote control of your computer. If you have an Apple Mac please stop what...
ALERT: Tesla Car Remotely Hacked from a Drone
Hi Guys, Here is a really good article showing how a Tesla car can be remotely hacked from a drone flying above it. In this attack it was possible for the attacker to unlock the doors and trunk, change seat positions, both steering and acceleration modes - in short,...
What is a VPN and why would I need one?
What is a VPN and why would I need one? So in this scenario let’s pretend coronavirus isn’t a thing. We know that’s not exactly easy right now, but try. You decide to work at a cafe one morning. You’ve got your usual bearded, trying too hard, coffee connoisseurs...
5 Security Steps After a Data Breach
Hi Guys, See below an email that I sent to one of our community today. The person asked us what they should do if they are involved in a data breach. Perhaps this advice will help you as well. Hi Jessica, Thanks for getting in touch. We understand how stressful data...