Hands up who wants to sign up to receive advertising as they browse the internet? Probably no-one, and yet that’s exactly what the new Brave browser is asking its users to do.
Monthly Archives: June 2018
The WannaCrypt ransomware scam – what you need to know [PODCAST]
A hoax about ransomware called “WannaCrypt” has been widely spammed out. But is an attack of this sort technically possible?
Internet shut down in Algeria to stop exam cheats
It’s exam time again, and aside from panic and caffeine-fuelled all-nighters, that can only mean one thing: A lot of people are getting their internet shut off.
iPhone pwned? Researcher says he can unlock iOS without running out of tries
A security researcher says he’s found a way to guess iPhone lock codes without getting blocked after 10 mistakes.
“WannaCrypt” ransomware scam demands payment in advance!
To avoid the need for actual ransomware, just insist on payment up front…
Holy Potatoes! Popular games remove “spyware” after gamers revolt
Whether what Red Shell does is an invasion of privacy or a harmless tool seems to depend on whether you’re a developer or a gamer.
ICE staff doxxed on Twitter, GitHub, Medium amid child separation furore
Major websites took steps to protect ICE staff as tension over the US family separation policy ratcheted up.
Don’t download it! Fake Fortnite app ends in malware…
Epic Games is on the verge of releasing Fortnite for Android – so the crooks are jumping in to offer you “early access”… to malware!
Why you may want to update your browser in the next 9 days
Want to keep shopping online? If you’re using an old browser you may find yourself locked out of PCI-compliant (e-commerce) websites.
So long! ‘The internet’s most inept criminal’ goes to jail
The FBI took six months to track him down – what they found was a disturbed hacker with “no skills”.