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Twitter: Hack hit 130 accounts, company 'embarrassed'

OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Twitter says the hack that compromised the accounts of some of its most high-profile users targeted 130 people. The hackers were able to reset the passwords of 45 of those accounts. The San Francisco-based company said in a blog post Saturday that for up to eight of these accounts the attackers […]

Top 3 security concerns when using IoT devices

Reports have shown that, IoT market size in Europe is estimated to reach €242,222 million by the end of 2020, with forecasts also predicting that this form of technology (IoT and end user solutions) in the global market, will grow to an estimated $1.6 trillion by 2025. While there is no doubt, advanced technology of […]

Tips to follow for better cyber hygiene habits

Cyber hygiene – as amusing as it sounds – is an important part of our hyper-connected lives. Anything that we use, requires maintenance and in this case, devices are no exception. In much the same way as brushing your teeth each day or following a healthy diet, devices require the same, consistent level of maintenance […]

Zoom – privacy concerns amid the success

The Zoom application has been around since last year however it has enjoyed huge popularity as the world receded in to lockdown and people began to socialize and conduct meetings online. Network operators, had much to worry about and were not sure what to expect but Zoom seemed unaffected by this and enjoyed its increasing […]

Singapore stops Zoom for online education as hackers strike

By ZEN SOO Associated Press HONG KONG (AP) — Singapore has suspended the use of Zoom for online education after hackers hijacked a lesson and showed obscene images to students. In what is known as “Zoombombing,” two hackers interrupted a geography lesson a day after Singapore closed schools on Wednesday in partial lockdown measures to […]

Social distancing during the coronavirus? Try banking online

By CHANELLE BESSETTE of NerdWallet undefined If the coronavirus has you self-isolating, you’re likely more concerned about staying in touch with loved ones and carefully planning your grocery excursions than about changing your money routine. But if you’re concerned about how to do your everyday financial tasks from home, consider starting to bank online — […]

New Mexico sues Google over collection of children's data

By SUSAN MONTOYA BRYAN Associated Press ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — New Mexico’s attorney general sued Google Thursday over allegations the tech company is illegally collecting personal data generated by children in violation of federal and state laws. The lawsuit filed in U.S. District Court in Albuquerque claims Google is using its education services package that […]

SIM Swap Attack Facts

Your mobile phone could provide more ways for cyber criminals to access your financial accounts. SIM swap attack is when someon takes your SIM based two-factor authentication. By diverting your incoming messages, scam artists can easily complete the two-factor authentication checks that protect your accounts. They can even use your phone number to manipulate services into […]

Orange – Transforming the online banking experience

After launching its own bank in France, Orange has now moved south, opening its financial services and multiservice strategy in Spain. Orange bank is a pioneering 100% mobile-based banking option for the Spanish population. Consumers will be able to open an account with a local IBAN with no registration fee. Anyone who opens a savings […]

How safe from hacking are you?

If you’ve been using the internet since it took off over 20 years ago, you will certainly be aware of ‘hacking’ but less aware perhaps, of how it has developed over time. Experts say that a new hack is deployed to businesses, organizations, or individuals every 40 seconds. We have all seen what we know […]