eXotic Visit includes XploitSPY malware – Week in security with Tony Anscombe
Almost 400 people in India and Pakistan have fallen victim to an ongoing Android espionage campaign called eXotic Visit ————— Free Unlimited, […]
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The ABCs of how online ads can impact children’s well-being
From promoting questionable content to posing security risks, inappropriate ads present multiple dangers for children. Here’s how to help them stay safe. […]
The many faces of impersonation fraud: Spot an imposter before it’s too late
What are some of the most common giveaway signs that the person behind the screen or on the other end of the […]
Protecting yourself after a medical data breach – Week in security with Tony Anscombe
What are the risks and consequences of having your health data exposed and what are the steps to take if it happens […]
The devil is in the fine print – Week in security with Tony Anscombe
Temu’s cash giveaway where people were asked to hand over vast amounts of their personal data to the platform puts the spotlight […]
Beyond fun and games: Exploring privacy risks in children’s apps
Should children’s apps come with ‘warning labels’? Here’s how to make sure your children’s digital playgrounds are safe places to play and […]
Friday Squid Blogging: Squid Trackers
A new bioadhesive makes it easier to attach trackers to squid. Note: the article does not discuss squid privacy rights. As usual, […]
Other Attempts to Take Over Open Source Projects
After the XZ Utils discovery, people have been examining other open-source projects. Surprising no one, the incident is not unique: The OpenJS […]
‘Junk gun’ ransomware: Peashooters can still pack a punch
A Sophos X-Ops investigation finds that a wave of crude, cheap ransomware could spell trouble for small businesses and individuals – but […]
Using AI-Generated Legislative Amendments as a Delaying Technique
Canadian legislators proposed 19,600 amendments—almost certainly AI-generated—to a bill in an attempt to delay its adoption. I wrote about many different legislative […]