440 Million Logs and Records On 30 January, 2020, independent security researcher Jeremiah Fowler discovered a vast database that was not password protected. The database contained a massive amount of potentially sensitive information. Among the millions of logs and records there were user emails in plain text; production, audit, error, CMS and middleware logs; and references to internal documents. Other information that could be useful to cybercriminals to gain deeper access into the company’s network and computing systems was also exposed....

Furthermore, there are a number of reliable (and free!) streaming options to choose from! If you’re traveling and are worried about geo-restrictions on your preferred streaming platform, a VPN offers an easy solution. With a VPN you can catch all the Olympic bobsleigh action from anywhere in the world. Simply follow this easy guide: There is palpable excitement for the four-man bobsleigh event, which begins on Saturday, February 19th. All eyes will be on team Jamaica, which has already earned much praise (and won many hearts) by qualifying for the event for the first time in 24 years!...

At vpnMentor we tested over 200 VPNs. We looked at their speed, reliability, privacy levels, number and locations of servers, and customer service. The results are in! We are happy to present to you the 2023 best VPN Awards. Best VPNs of 2023 Best VPN for Speed: When it comes to speed, ExpressVPN blows away the competition. In every test we carried out, regardless of the operating system or platform, ExpressVPN always beats the competition....

Citizen Lab also believes that the number of targeted individuals is probably much higher. Spain’s smartphone market is dominated by Android (above 80%). Citizen Lab’s forensic tools for detecting Pegasus are far more advanced for iOS devices. So far, Citizen Lab has not managed to conclusively attribute the campaign to any entity. However, the organization said, based on a variety of circumstantial evidence, that entities within the Spanish government could be responsible....

PrimeSec provides both technological and legal consultation. How do the two coincide? As a Lawyer and a programmer, and late project manager, I was the “mediator” between business and IT staff and I realized that good organization should find the common language between those two leading units. The company knowledge combines between the world of regulation and law and the world of IT and technology; it allows Primesec to provide a professional consultation in matters of complying the various regulations, while considering the technological complexity in each organization individually....

Most will agree that one of the most hyped recent global events was the U.S. election, with remnants of Trump’s legal affairs still lingering in the air and on the media. The amount of controversy around Trump and the 2020 elections manifested itself in the form of high-level law firm data breaches. There is now a lot of ongoing buzz related to a serious ransomware campaign that has been targeting law firm Jones Day....

Love is in the air Seasonally themed online scams are not uncommon. Black Friday, Cyber Monday and Christmas are notorious for ramping up cyber criminals’ efforts to lure people with money to spend or romantics with a soft heart into their online traps. Valentine’s Day especially makes people more gullible than usual. Cyber-related Valentine scams range from email phishing attacks, romance scams, malicious malware, to spoofing websites. Last year, an email campaign reportedly spread ransomware around Valentine’s Day....

Steep Increase in Cyberattacks Phishing incidents and ransomware attacks have been on the rise since mid-2019. Sadly, healthcare departments and medical facilities are not being spared. Actually, the opposite is more likely to be true in times of a crisis, like with the coronavirus pandemic. In the event of a ransomware attack, for example, hospitals are more likely to pay a higher ransom due to the crisis. Also, overstretched staff may potentially have their guards down, thus being more likely to, for example, fall victim to phishing attacks....

The couple, Marquis Hooper, 32, and Natasha Chalk, 39, will appear before a U.S. District Judge for sentencing on July 24. They face a maximum prison sentence of 20 years and a $250,000 fine. Hooper also faces an additional 20-year prison sentence and $250,000 fine for wire fraud as well as a two-year prison sentence for aggravated identity theft. “The actual sentences, however, will be determined at the discretion of the court after consideration of any applicable statutory factors and the Federal Sentencing Guidelines, which take into account a number of variables,” the press release said....

1.3 Billion Fake Accounts The number of fake accounts on Facebook’s platform hoovers around 5% of the total number of monthly active users. Facebook’s aim is to remove as many fake accounts as they can, while removing as few authentic accounts as possible in the process. Alarmingly, the prevalence of fake accounts is still rising. On the other hand, the number of fake accounts Facebook is taking down is increasing as well....

Opposition to their third-party cookie solution was strong from the start, which eventually resulted in Google shutting down the FLoC project and replacing it with “Google Topics.” For example, the Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF) called FLoC a “terrible idea,” while many browsers and website administrators refused to support the technology, citing privacy and security issues. Want to know more about Google FLoC and the backlash it received? Read the full article below....

Xiaomi Smart Camera Streams Other People’s Feeds The Xiaomi privacy issue was first reported by a user on Reddit, an open discussion forum. The Xiaomi Mijia camera owner was able to intermittently see random people’s homes when trying to stream content from his camera to a Google Nest hub. The user could see stills of unfamiliar living rooms, a man asleep on a chair and even an infant in a cradle....

This time, software vulnerabilities affect one of the choice CMS platforms called Magento. Magento is a popular CMS platform owned by Adobe, that is similar to WooCommerce and CMS market leader WordPress. Magento allows the creation of digital content, like other CMS platforms, but is different in that it is referred to as an open-source e-commerce platform (and includes the Magento Marketplace.) As for the vulnerability, it affects the open community project ‘fork’ OpenMage LTS that will continue to provide long-term support as well as PCI compliance for Magento 1....

The Qatari government monitors the internet in Qatar. This has led to restrictions that the 2 leading internet service providers — Vodafone and Ooredoo — have put in place. Unfortunately, this situation affects Qatar’s access to social media websites and VoIP services. Luckily, there’s a simple solution to get around this — a virtual private network. A VPN is a simple app that encrypts your traffic so your ISP can’t see your activity....

But, downloading the software – although simple – can be daunting at first. To make it easier for you, we break down the steps and take you through the installation process. With our tutorial, you’ll be using IPVanish in minutes. Begin by going to the IPVanish website and click ‘Start Now.’ This takes you to the plans and pricing page, where you can choose the plan that best suits your needs....

A VPN masks your IP address by connecting you to a secure server in a different geographical location. This allows you to access geo-restricted content, including PUBG LITE. In the sections below, we’ll show you how to use a VPN to download PUBG LITE from anywhere in the world. How a VPN Helps You Download PUBG LITE from Anywhere Each region has its own version of the Google Play Store available on Android devices....

A VPN is an app that lets you change your IP address by masking your real one, making you appear like you’re in the country of your choice. VPNs also keep your private information and activities confidential, thus protecting you from hackers and the ever-present risk of covert censorship by the government. I tested over 20 VPNs and found ExpressVPN the best one for getting a Croatia IP address. It has several servers in Croatia, excellent speeds, and robust security features....

The easiest way to get an Algerian IP address is to use a VPN with servers in the country. My team and I tested multiple VPNs and found only a few that reliably bypass local geoblocks. What’s more, they protect your online privacy with high-end security features. My top pick for accessing Algerian content is ExpressVPN. It has ultra-fast servers in Algeria — ideal for uninterrupted streaming. Plus, its military-grade encryption keeps your personal data hidden from hackers and snoops....

A VPN is the perfect tool to change your IP address, allowing you to bypass the Omegle ban. How does that work exactly? You can get unbanned from Omegle by following these steps: What is Omegle? Omegle (oh·meg·ull) is a free online chat platform for both text and video chat. It’s very bare-bones, with a user interface (UI) that hasn’t been updated since the 2010s — which begs the question of how it has built such a huge, long-lasting following....

The No Limits Magic build improves Kodi’s interface and makes adding and organizing add-ons way simpler. However, using Kodi with any build comes with major security and privacy risks. Kodi collects your personal information. And since many of its add-ons stream through P2P networks, anyone can see your private data. This leaves you vulnerable to hackers, and third-party tracking. You can protect yourself on Kodi’s No Limits Magic build by using a VPN — ExpressVPN is my top choice....