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What is Hermit spyware and how do you protect yourself from it?

A few days ago, articles (including ours) about the Hermit spyware appeared to pique reader interest. Described in detail by Google's Threat Analysis Group (TAG), the Hermit spyware (it was dubbed Hermit by security firm Lookout, which first reported.....»»

Category: topSource:  mashableJul 13th, 2022

Bectran adds RSA encryption to protect the transmission of sensitive data

Keeping information secure is both a leading challenge and priority among B2B credit, collections and accounts receivables departments. It requires vigilance against scams like identity theft and hacks that intercept vital business and customer infor.....»»

Category: securitySource:  netsecurityRelated NewsNov 13th, 2024

Rakuten Viber unveils new security solutions for businesses

Rakuten Viber has launched new solutions to further protect communication on the platform. Businesses can now quickly authenticate users to enhance trust and reduce fraud, making interactions more secure. Verification messages provide a secure and se.....»»

Category: securitySource:  netsecurityRelated NewsNov 13th, 2024

Waymo, Nexar present AI-based study to protect ‘vulnerable’ road users

Waymo and road safety AI firm Nexar now offer the largest dataset in the U.S. to inform automated vehicles.....»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsNov 12th, 2024

A hidden iOS 18.1 upgrade made it harder to extract data from iPhones

According to security experts, Apple added a new feature in iOS 18.1 that puts an iPhone in a special secure mode after a period of inactivity to protect data......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsNov 9th, 2024

Meet Strawberry Claws—a new species of hermit crab

Say hello to Strawberry Claws, a large new-to-science species of hermit crab recently described by Queensland Museum scientists......»»

Category: topSource:  theglobeandmailRelated NewsNov 9th, 2024

How to set up a VPN on your router for whole-home protection

You can protect more than just one Mac or iPhone with a VPN. Here's how to protect all of your Internet-connected devices at once by setting up a VPN on your router.A router's portsA VPN typically works on a per-device level. You usually have to set.....»»

Category: appleSource:  appleinsiderRelated NewsNov 7th, 2024

AWS security essentials for managing compliance, data protection, and threat detection

AWS offers a comprehensive suite of security tools to help organizations manage compliance, protect sensitive data, and detect threats within their environments. From AWS Security Hub and Amazon GuardDuty to Amazon Macie and AWS Config, each tool is.....»»

Category: securitySource:  netsecurityRelated NewsNov 7th, 2024

How empty cans could make Thailand"s roads safer

Nearly 12,000 cans packed into re-usable "crash boxes" could protect drivers and passengers on Thailand's roads. The innovation developed by Cranfield University focuses on addressing the devastating outcomes of high-speed collisions involving highwa.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 6th, 2024

Why free VPNs aren"t always safe to use

A VPN is meant to protect you and your data, but that's not always the case when it comes to free services. Here's why you should be wary of no-cost VPN services.VPNs are available for the iPhone and other hardwarePaying for a Virtual Private Network.....»»

Category: appleSource:  appleinsiderRelated NewsNov 5th, 2024

Self-healing barriers made of concrete and living oysters now protect a US military base

The U.S. Air Force is using specially designed structures placed in the waters of St. Andrew Bay to attract oysters. The hope is that the … The post Self-healing barriers made of concrete and living oysters now protect a US military base appear.....»»

Category: gadgetSource:  bgrRelated NewsNov 1st, 2024

Citizen science platforms reveal more resources needed to protect birds in Germany

Member states of the European Union are obliged to designate Special Protection Areas (SPAs) as part of the Natura 2000 network. These areas are designed to guarantee the preservation and restoration of bird populations. However, due to the paucity o.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 1st, 2024

Satellite imagery may help protect coastal forests from climate change

Sea-level rise caused by climate change poses a serious and often unpredictable threat to coastal forests, and new tools are needed to help mitigate damage and allocate conservation resources......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 1st, 2024

Get 5 years of privacy on 10 devices for only $35 with this VPN

Protect your privacy on up to 10 devices with this AdGuard VPN 5-year subscription,. Save 90% on this VPN for a limited time at the Mashable Shop. TL;DR: Protect your privacy with a 5-year AdGuard VPN subscription for $34.97 (reg. $359.40).&nbs.....»»

Category: topSource:  pcmagRelated NewsOct 31st, 2024

Foreign accents protect people from being judged for bad grammar, finds study

Speaking with a foreign accent mitigates the impact of making grammatical errors, depending on the personality type of the listener, a study has found......»»

Category: topSource:  pcmagRelated NewsOct 31st, 2024

Americans own guns to protect themselves from psychological as well as physical threats, researcher says

Kamala Harris, Donald Trump, Tim Walz and JD Vance all have something in common. All four of them, along with an estimated 42% of American adults, have lived in a home with at least one gun......»»

Category: topSource:  pcmagRelated NewsOct 31st, 2024

Shells to surfboards: how wildlife has adapted to plastic

A hermit crab trundles across a beach in Japan's Okinawa, carrying its home on its back: not a shell, but a disintegrating plastic yellow measuring spoon......»»

Category: topSource:  pcmagRelated NewsOct 31st, 2024

No "island of garbage" here, Puerto Rico"s new marine reserve

The Caribbean US territory of Puerto Rico, likened to a "floating island of garbage" at a Republican rally in New York, on Wednesday announced the creation of a new marine reserve to protect manatees and other species......»»

Category: topSource:  pcmagRelated NewsOct 31st, 2024

Early Black Friday Blink camera deals: Security cameras up to 58% off

Protect your home with security cameras and bundles from these Black Friday Blink camera deals. The discounts will not last long, so hurry with your purchase!.....»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsOct 31st, 2024

Kaseya 365 User helps MSPs to protect user data

Kaseya announced Kaseya 365 User, joining Kaseya 365 Endpoint which launched in April 2024. Kaseya 365 User gives managed service providers (MSPs) the ability to help their customers prevent, respond to and recover from threats to user identity and s.....»»

Category: securitySource:  netsecurityRelated NewsOct 30th, 2024

Pesticides: Farming chemicals make insects sick at non-deadly doses—especially in hot weather

The various regulatory systems for approving pesticides in operation around the world are crude and flawed. This has long been clear to scientists and it is deeply worrying, as this regulation is supposed to protect people and the environment from ha.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsOct 29th, 2024