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Tuesday, January 23, 2024

PCMag Security Watch.

"New malware hits MACs/How to send anonymous Email."

Views expressed in this cybersecurity, cyber crime update are those of the reporters and correspondents.  Accessed on 23 January 2024, 2005 UTC.

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TODAY'S FEATURED STORY
New Mac Malware Is Spreading Through Pirated Software

The malware is designed to steal cryptocurrency from infected users running newer versions of macOS, according to Kaspersky.

 
THE LATEST IN SECURITY
MarsProxies Is an Excellent Proxy Service

MarsProxies makes it easy to get what you want from your online shopping experience with some of the lowest prices and most flexible options of the proxy services we've tested.

SEC Confirms SIM Swap, Lack of 2FA Helped Hacker Hijack Twitter Account

The regulator is still investigating how the hacker uncovered the phone number that was tied to the @SECGov Twitter account.

iOS 17.3 Is Here With Stolen iPhone Protection Feature

The Stolen Device Protection setting aims to protect your account from iPhone thieves.

Subway Investigates Possible Ransomware Gang Attack

Notorious ransomware gang Lockbit claims to have stolen data from Subway.

AI-Powered Robocall Deepfakes Biden's Voice to Discourage Primary Voting

The robocall is targeting residents in New Hampshire, which will hold a presidential primary on Tuesday. 'Your vote makes a difference in November, not this Tuesday,' it falsely states.

Reviewed: ESET Home Security Essential

ESET Home Security Essential offers effective antivirus protection for Windows, a full array of suite components on Windows and Android, and some uncommon tools. Most components work well, though a few need work.

 
TOP SECURITY HOW TO OF THE DAY
How to Send an Anonymous Email

Need to send a message without revealing your identity? We've got you covered. These are the best anonymous email tools you'll find on the web.

OTHER TECH NEWS
Shop Safely: How to Set Up Passkeys for Your Amazon Account
Owner of The North Face, Supreme, Vans, Reports Breach Affecting 35M Users
Google: Russian Hackers Using Encrypted PDFs as a Ploy to Spread Malware
How to Password Protect a PDF (With and Without Adobe Acrobat)
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Tuesday, September 19, 2023

PCMag Security Watch.

"It's time for a security check.  Twitter wants your government ID."

Views expressed in this cybersecurity, cybercrime update are those of the reporters and correspondents.  Accessed on 19 September 2023, 1516 UTC.  Content provided by email subscription to "PCMag  Security Watch."

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TODAY'S FEATURED STORY
Ramp Up Your Cybersecurity With PCMag's Online Safety Checklist

Complete your monthly cybersecurity checkup in just a few minutes with our handy checklist.

 
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Avoid Online Job Post Scams With These 7 Simple Tips

Don't let criminals fool you into giving up vital personal information during your job search. We show you seven ways to spot potential scam artists.

Hacker Deepfakes Employee's Voice in Phone Call to Breach IT Company

Retool says social engineering, an AI deepfake, and a weakness in Google's Authenticator app helped the hacker breach the company last month.

Google Settles California Privacy Lawsuit With $93 Million Payout

The suit focused on when and how Google collected location data.

Reviewed: Opera VPN Pro

Opera VPN Pro is among the most affordable VPNs available, and tight integration with the Opera browser makes it easy for existing users to improve their privacy. For everyone else, better options abound.

Microsoft AI Employee Accidentally Leaks 38TB of Data

A software repository on GitHub dedicated to supplying open-source code and AI models for image recognition was left open to manipulation by bad actors thanks to an insecure URL.

Get Excellent Free Protection With Malwarebytes

Malwarebytes Free does a good job of rooting out malware that got past your antivirus or that’s keeping you from installing an antivirus update.

 
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Twitter Requests Government-Issued IDs for Paid Subscriber Verification

The system also asks people to take a live selfie, which a third-party company will compare to the government ID using biometrics. The benefits of this verification are currently minimal, however.

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NSO Group Spyware Found on Russian Journalist's iPhone: Who Put It There?
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