Category: Security
Over the past few years, we have seen some troublesome evolutions in cybercrime. One of those worrisome trends is known as ransomware-as-a-service (RaaS). A new type of RaaS known …
One of the more popular ways to protect one’s data and personal information on the internet is by using services called Virtual Private Networks, or VPNs. The robust security …
Malware often targets specific banks. Trickbot has proven to be a rather strange banking Trojan, as it mainly affects users belonging to a specific bank or financial institution in …
Data breaches have become far too commonplace in recent years. These attacks mainly occur due to lackluster IT security or grave human error. A recent error led to the …
There are many applications from which to choose for peer-to-peer encrypted messaging. However, not all of these applications guarantee privacy and encryption. Briar, a new instant messaging service running on …
Ransomware threats come in many different shapes and sizes. In most cases, these types of malware will lock your computer, encrypt files, and demand a Bitcoin payment. Every now …
New trends have emerged in the world of cybercrime. Criminals are no longer distributing one type of malware, but rather actively look for more potent combinations. One way to do so …
Credit card fraud has always been a problem for digital payments. It has become increasingly easy for criminals to obtain credit card information, either by keylogging user information or by …
A ransomware attack can have a long-lasting effect on any individual or company. KQED, a U.S.-based public radio and TV station, suffered a ransomware attack about a month ago. …
