Cybersecurity
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Cybersecurity as a practice of using processes and technologies that protect any data, computer systems, networks, programs, and devices from any kinds of cyberattacks or unauthorised access. There are several forms of cybersecurity such as network, application, and operational security etc. Cybersecurity also refers to ensuring the availability and integrity of information. The most challenging thing for cybersecurity is the evolution of security risks.
Google Location Data Made a Random Biker Suspected in a Burglary
A man from Florida suddenly turned out to be a burglary suspect, although he simply used a fitness app and transmitted data to Google to track his cycling.
Pornography Email Scam Is Going Viral: Millions of People Are Being Blackmailed
This kind of fraud is also called sextortion, and it involves hackers threatening people to share videos of them allegedly watching porn in case people don’t pay them money.
Facebook Had a Vulnerability in the “Login with Facebook” Feature for Ten Years
Security researcher Amol Baikar discovered a critical vulnerability on Facebook that existed for about ten years, and its exploitation allowed cybercriminals to hack any Facebook account.
Do Not Rush to Buy Tickets for Burning Man – Only Fake Ones Are on Sale for Now
Cybersecurity specialists discovered a phishing site that has been selling tickets for Burning Man 2020 since late January for half of the official prices.
Microsoft Will Bring the Defender ATP Software to iOS and Android Sometime This Year
The software for mobile platforms will be aimed at preventing phishing attacks and malware among employees who can accidentally reveal their sensitive data.
OurMine Hacking Group Strikes Again: This Time, Facebook’s Social Media Accounts Get Hacked
The affected accounts were accessed through a third-party platform called Khoros – a social media management software for businesses.
Google Phone App Had a Hidden Call Recording Feature
A hidden conversation recording feature with speech recognition has recently been discovered in the Google Phone beta – an app for calls that is preinstalled on Pixel, Android One, and European Xiaomi smartphones.
