Cybersecurity researchers have sounded the alarm over a critical vulnerability allowing hackers to access Google accounts without passwords. This exploit, discovered in October 2023, leverages malicious malware that targets third-party cookies used by Google accounts for authentication. Services like Malwarebytes offer multi-layered protection against exploits like the one targeting Google …
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Meta’s aggressive pursuit of user safety through scam removal raises a critical question: could it impact their valuation? This exploration delves into the intricate relationship between purging scammers and their potential consequences for Meta’s daily active users (DAUs) and, ultimately, their market value. Prepare to navigate a nuanced landscape where …
Read More »Cyber attack surge in Trinidad and Tobago: 55 reported for 2023
There are 55 known cyber attack reports of various types between the government and the private sector in 2023 according to the Trinidad and Tobago Cyber Security Incident Response Team (TT-CSIRT). Since this number only represents the attacks that have been reported publicly, the actual number may be higher. LastPass …
Read More »The cybersecurity risks of cryptocurrency
Cybersecurity is an essential topic that can’t be ignored in the modern world. How to protect yourself and your assets from cybersecurity risks is ever-changing as technology advances, and hackers become more sophisticated. One of the most popular topics right now is a cryptocurrency, with billions of dollars being transacted …
Read More »Gooligan – be careful what apps you install
If you are still using the versions of Android called Ice Cream Sandwich, Jelly Bean, KitKat or Lollipop, this may be a good time to seriously think about upgrading. Gooligan is a very aggressive piece of malware (software which is specifically designed to disrupt or damage a computer system) that …
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