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Data leak might have exposed the details of more than 120 million Facebook users
The leak was spotted by a young ethical hacker who stumbled upon personal information of Facebook users that had been left exposed and readily available to third parties to examine and use.
Data Breaches vs. Ransomware: What’s the Difference?
Cybercriminals are now using hacking attacks and insider attacks to gain access to endpoints and extract data from within the organisations network. However, a data breach in which the data is held for ransom is not the same as a Ransomware attack.
Thousands of home routers hacked – what can you do?
Researchers have discovered more than 300,000 home routers have been hacked, placing home users at risk of becoming victims of crime.
52% of users reuse their passwords
Researchers have carried out a study on password reuse and modification patterns. They have uncovered an alarming figure: 52% of the users studied have the same passwords for different services.
Two-Factor Authentication Isn’t Foolproof
Two-factor authentication is a great breakthrough for security, but by no means does it mean that our job here is done and we can now put our feet up.
How to use a USB without the risk of data leaks
IBM has banned its staff from using all removable storage devices, such as USB sticks. However, you don’t need to go as far as this in order to keep your company’s data safe.
How Much Does Social Media Know About You
Assure that you and your data are safe on social media like Facebook and Twitter by using this guide.