What is the difference between a data leak and a data breach?
You have no doubt heard of ‘data breaches’ and ‘data leaks’ – but did you know they are slightly different things? In this article we’ll…
Worms vs. Viruses: What’s the difference?
Two of the most common forms of malware are worms and viruses. Knowing how they work can limit the damage of a malware attack sooner and help avoid infection altogether.
What Is Vishing (Voice Phishing)? Examples and Safeguards
Vishing definition: Vishing is a form of cybercrime where scammers use phone calls to steal your personal information. The term combines “voice” and “phishing,” reflecting…
Understanding WhatsApp Check Marks: One or Two, Gray or Blue
One gray check mark: Message sent; not delivered yet Two gray check marks: Message delivered; not read yet Two blue check marks: Message read Ever…
How to Lower Ping: 11 Practical Tips
If you’ve ever experienced delays during a gaming session, you’ve probably wondered how to lower ping. Ping is essentially the time it takes for data…
Genomics company 23andMe to pay up to $10,000 per person to victims of data breach
As you may remember, last year, we reported on 23andMe getting hit by a cyber-attack that affected a huge percentage of its user base. The…
LinkedIn suspends some AI training operations
Business social network LinkedIn has announced they are to suspend the use of UK user data for training their artificial intelligence models. The decision comes…