Crypto-related phishing and how to avoid it
In this video for Help Net Security, Michael Aminov, Chief Architect at Perception Point, talks about a recent Binance impersonation attack and, more broadly, the ongoing threat landscape impacting the cryptocurrency industry. Cryptocurrencies aren&#.....»»
How some states help residents avoid costly debt during hard times
A new national study provides the best evidence to date that generous unemployment insurance benefits during the COVID-19 pandemic helped reduce reliance on high-cost credit use......»»
Crypto-linked cybercrime saw another record year as ransomware risk rises
Ransomware operators have earned more money in 2024 compared to last year as scam possibilites grow......»»
Apple accused of using privacy to excuse ignoring child abuse material on iCloud
A proposed class action suit claims that Apple is hiding behind claims of privacy in order to avoid stopping the storage of child sexual abuse material on iCloud, and alleged grooming over iMessage.Apple cancelled its major CSAM proposals but introdu.....»»
NHTSA ends Toyota RAV4 battery fire risk investigation after 3-year probe, recall
More than 1.8 million vehicles were recalled and 100-plus fires were reported related to the issue......»»
Rising mercury pollution in soil could be related to climate change, study suggests
In 2017, the Minamata Convention on Mercury went into effect, designed to help curb mercury emissions and limit exposure across the globe. However, a new study of mercury levels in soil suggests that the treaty's provisions might not be enough. A stu.....»»
Fear of appearing prejudiced can inhibit accurate performance feedback to women
Evaluators who want to avoid appearing prejudiced may overcorrect and give women inflated performance feedback, new research indicates, which is a practice that could ultimately hinder their ability to improve and advance......»»
Intel details fixes for crashing 13th- and 14th-gen CPUs as BIOS updates roll out
This microcode fix can't be rolled out in a regular software update. Enlarge (credit: Intel) Intel has shared more about the voltage-related issues that affected some 13th- and 14th-generation Core processors, as the com.....»»
Borderlands review: Like good movies? Then avoid this brightly-colored disaster
Eli Roth's Borderlands adaptation is a misfire of epic proportions......»»
How to appear offline on Steam
Steam has become both a gaming platform and social hub. Contacting friends is almost too easy, so here's how to appear offline to avoid getting distracted......»»
1Password urges Mac users to patch now to avoid having their data stolen
This 1Password vulnerability could expose your vaults to theft, so patch now.....»»
Where internal audit teams are spending most of their time
Over half of key stakeholders including audit committees, company boards, and chief financial officers are looking to internal audit teams to take on more risk-related work, according to AuditBoard. The study revealed that these expanding expectation.....»»
Novel X-ray imaging technique resolves fusion-related nanofoams in 3D
The sun's fusion reactions drive its temperatures to thousands of degrees, and today scientists are seeking to recreate these star-powering processes in the lab as a means of an alternative clean energy......»»
Microsoft 365 anti-phishing alert “erased” with one simple trick
Attackers looking for a way into organizations using Microsoft 365 can make an alert identifying unsolicited (and thus potential phishing) emails “disappear”. “When an Outlook user receives an e-mail from an address they don’t typ.....»»
Putin asks Iran to avoid civilian casualties in Israel response, sources say
Putin asks Iran to avoid civilian casualties in Israel response, sources say.....»»
What Happened in Crypto Today: Bullish Signals Are Finally Emerging!
What Happened in Crypto Today: Bullish Signals Are Finally Emerging!.....»»
Apple releases iOS 17.6.1 for iPhone with ‘important bug fixes’
As expected, Apple is rolling out iOS 17.6.1 for iPhone users and iPadOS 17.6.1 for iPad users today. Apple says the updates include bug fixes, including a fix for an issue related to Advanced Data Protection. Head below for the details. more….....»»
Work emails, calls on golf course worsen performance, study finds
Checking your work-related emails or taking business calls while playing golf could prevent you from hitting that elusive eagle or birdie. This is according to a group of researchers from the Department of Information Science at Stellenbosch Universi.....»»
Leaving passwords behind and developing phishing-resistant users
Leaving passwords behind and developing phishing-resistant users.....»»
Illinois changes biometric privacy law to help corporations avoid big payouts
Possible damages payments dramatically lowered by change to 2008 Illinois law. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images | imaginima) Illinois has changed its Biometric Information Privacy Act (BIPA) to dramatically limit the financ.....»»
AI-fueled phishing scams raise alarm ahead of U.S. presidential election
Highlighting growth of phishing and digital scams targeting United States citizens, Bolster released a research that identified 24 separate nation-state threat actor groups attempting to exploit rising political tensions across the US to interfere wi.....»»