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TikTok: Controversial suicide video possibly a coordinated attack, evidence suggests

Due to the sensitive nature of the footage in question, the popular video-sharing service attempted to control its distribution across its vast user base.

Sep 23, 2020

By John Diente

Facebook

Twitter policy bans misleading election results claim

Russia, China hackers targeting US vote, Microsoft warns

Microsoft said that attackers have been targeting staff from the campaigns of President Donald Trump and his Democratic rival, Joe Biden.

Sep 11, 2020

By Rob Lever, with Julie Jammot in San Francisco

Russia Microsoft Iran Twitter Donald Trump

WhatsApp developer warns users about bug that can force app to crash

Even after users exit, restart, or power cycle their devices, the moment they attempt to launch WhatsApp it will immediately crash.

Sep 9, 2020

By John Diente

Facebook

Google ad-blocking in Chrome for mobile, desktop

Chrome: Google reportedly patching Autofill feature security flaw in upcoming update

The update is slated for October and would alert users if the information they supply on a secure (HTTPS) webpage would be submitted via insecure means.

Aug 21, 2020

By John Diente

Google

TikTok confirms plans to open London HQ still on table amid controversial backlash

The video-sharing and social networking service has been allegedly collecting personal information for China, as speculated by tech pundits.

Jul 21, 2020

By John Diente

United Kingdom London

Twitter takes action against bitcoin scam that hacked accounts of high-profile users

For now, users are blocked from entering bitcoin addresses in their tweets as a temporary safety precaution after the cyberattack.

Jul 17, 2020

By John Diente

Twitter Bitcoin

iOS 14 beta privacy feature exposes apps like TikTok, LinkedIn, Reddit accessing user data

Apple might have just included a powerful tool that helps iPhone owners become more vigilant when it comes to matters related to privacy.

Jul 7, 2020

By John Diente

Apple IPhone IOS

COVID-19 scams could be targeting stimulus payments, according to IRS

The IRS would like to remind everyone that it will never communicate via social media, text message, phone calls, and email to discuss stimulus payments.

Jun 12, 2020

By John Diente

Nintendo account information of around 300,000 users are now with hackers

Among the information that was likely stolen by hackers were user's email addresses, country, nicknames, and date of birth.

Jun 11, 2020

By John Diente

Nintendo

Honda cyberattack halts plants in India, Brazil, Turkey

In total, the cyberattack affected 11 Honda plants -- including five in the US, according to local media reports.

Jun 10, 2020

By AFP News

India Brazil Turkey

US orders first shutdown of website over coronavirus fraud

More than 33,000 people have been infected by the coronavirus in the US, and 416 have died.

Mar 23, 2020

By AFP News

Donald Trump

Alexa, Google Home can become privacy and security threats

A German research group confirm hackers can use spy and steak information using Alexa or Google Home smart speakers.

Oct 23, 2019

By John Diente

Google Amazon

Cybersecurity Risks for Business in UK

Despite all the efforts made to create awareness for cyber threats in the UK, many businesses and agencies are still facing insurmountable challenges.

Oct 8, 2019

By Staff Reporter

Chinese hackers attack global telecom companies

A hacking operation likely backed by the Chinese government has targeted global telecommunications companies in order to gain information on high-profile targets.

Jun 26, 2019

By Wesley Dockery

Hackers who infiltrated Microsoft Outlook also stole cryptocurrency from users

Earlier in April, cybercriminals hacked into Microsoft Outlook emails. The hackers reportedly also stole from victims' cryptocurrency accounts.

Apr 30, 2019

By India Ashok

Russian hackers used 'top secret' US documents to target EU embassies

European embassies in Nepal, Kenya, Guyana, Italy, Lebanon, Liberia and Bermuda were targeted by the attackers.

Apr 23, 2019

By India Ashok

Is Amazon spying on users through Alexa? Employees listen in on conversations

Fears of Amazon snooping on customers heightened after a report suggested thousands of workers are reviewing and listening to the private conversations addressed to the digital assistant Alexa.

Apr 11, 2019

By Kalyan Kumar

Amazon