Information security

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A USB stick that hides a partition with a simple text file

The Phantomdrive from o7-machinehum is an experimental open-source USB stick that uses the CH569W RISC-V chip to hide an encrypted partition directly at the hardware level. More
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First criminal complaint filed for using emergency phone wipe code

The US is prosecuting a man who erased his phone's data by entering a special code in the GrapheneOS system at a border checkpoint. The defense argues that the seizure of the device was illegal. More
When your smart TV becomes a tool for cybercriminals

When your smart TV becomes a tool for cybercriminals

Google and the FBI have taken down the NetNut network, which turned two million smart TVs into a front for cyberattacks. For protection, it is recommended to use certified devices ... More
The malicious Vigilante code will convince you to access the most famous pirate sites.

Fake extensions covertly record your conversations with artificial intelligence

The Smart Adblocker and Adblock for Browser extensions abused the trust of 90,000 users by secretly recording and stealing their personal and... More
The new Google Chrome is much more friendly to the system memory!

Popular Chrome ad-blocking extension hides dangerous code

An investigation into the 10 million-downloaded "Adblock for YouTube" extension has uncovered a hidden feature that could remotely execute malicious code on any web page. The developers of AdBlock ... More
Will we soon need a biometric key to access the internet?

Will we soon need a biometric key to access the internet?

I've been following the developments surrounding the new age verification law for a while now. It seems like we'll soon have to say goodbye to online anonymity. More
CrowdStrike chief to testify before Congress

CrowdStrike chief to testify before Congress

An executive at CrowdStrike will testify before the House Homeland Security Committee at the end of the month about the information technology outage that caused all of the... More
Lesser known companies that stand on the world

Lesser known companies that stand on the world

You must have followed the worldwide system outage that occurred due to an inadequate update by CrowdStrike. Hospitals, airports, businesses… everyone who used the services… More
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How to secure passwords?

According to the latest research, the average user has more than 100 passwords or 100 different accounts. It is impossible to remember the correct password and username for each account. ... More
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What is the state of preparedness in companies for cyber threats?

Passivity is most punishable in cyber environments. Cyber threats are constantly changing, advancing and becoming more and more diverse. More