KSA is also a highly-censored country. You can’t reliably use VoIP apps (like Skype, WhatsApp, and Facebook Messenger) there because they’re restricted or banned. Similarly, Saudis abroad might find some local sites inaccessible. Only the best VPNs can protect your sensitive data and online privacy. My team and I tested 70+ services, shortlisting only secure and fast VPNs for Saudi Arabia that work there reliably. The selected VPNs also have global servers, so you can easily access geoblocked content....

I tested the most popular VPNs available to identify the ones that offer the fastest speeds for streaming French TV. Based on my testing, I discovered the top 5 VPNs to watch your favorite French channels, including France 2, France 3, and Molotov TV. I recommend ExpressVPN as the best choice for fast, high-quality streaming of French TV channels. You can even try it risk-free before you commit. If you don’t like it, you can request a refund within 30 days....

The Equifax Inc. breach had enormous implications for the approximately 145 million people whose data was compromised. Consequently, the company is in the throes of a significant internal overhall. In May and June, corporate servers around the globe were hit by WannaCry and Petya, two ransomware programs that infected thousands upon thousands of computers. American research and advisory firm Gartner Inc. predicts global spending on cybersecurity will rise to $96....

Instead of offering access to pirated software, AI-created personas guide viewers to video descriptions containing links riddled with info-stealing malware, a Monday report from AI threat intelligence firm CloudSEK said. CloudSEK threat intelligence researcher and co-author of the report, Pavan Karthick M, said that such threats might have “devastating” repercussions. “The threat of infostealers is rapidly evolving and becoming more sophisticated, leaving users vulnerable to devastating consequences,” Karthick said. “In a concerning trend, these threat actors are now utilizing AI-generated videos to amplify their reach, and YouTube has become a convenient platform for their distribution....

Michael – Investigating cyber criminals can take quite a toll on a person. I became interested in privacy around 2002 when I discovered that any cyber sleuth could look up my home address in public online records. I immediately sought books such as How to be Invisible by JJ Luna and devoured every tactic I could find. I began experimenting with my own privacy techniques around 2004. Justin – from 2002 to 2010, I was deploying to some pretty unsavory places, and each of these trips seemed to bring a new, eye-opening experience....

Whether you’re looking for lag-free gaming, public wi-fi hotspot security, buffer-free streaming or local servers, all the VPNs on my list demonstrate high speeds, security and popular streaming service un-blocking capability. Choosing the Right VPN for Charlotte If you’re heavily into streaming, you’re likely to have different priorities to someone more focused on using a VPN for added security when using public wi-fi, for example. That’s why it’s best to determine your own unique needs before looking....

The message goes on to say, “After 48 hours, the entire infrastructure will be turned off, it is allowed to: – Issue mail to companies for further communication. – Get decryptors, for this write “give a decryptor” inside the company chat where they are needed. We wish you all success, we were glad to work.” A screenshot of the original message and the English translation was posted on Twitter by cyber security group vx-underground....

With Opera offering free VPN, and with free VPNs like Windscribe and Hola, do you see a future for paid VPNs? The Opera ‘VPN’ is more like a proxy, it only works in the Opera browser. While somewhat useful, it does not work with all the other programs that may be using the internet, so it won’t work with Skype or games or anything else. It’s not nearly as secure for the user compared to a real VPN, as it can be exploited in other ways to reveal the users real IP address....

What is a cyber breach? A cyber breach, or data breach, occurs when confidential information is leaked to unauthorized persons. This could happen accidentally, or it could be done maliciously. It could, for example, be due to a system error that results in sensitive data being accessible by the public. Or, maybe a hacker gained illegal access to a company’s databases and shared them online. Whatever the cause, data breaches are bad news for both the company responsible for protecting the data and the people to whom the data belongs....

Corporate reliance on email continues to rise, with 82 percent of companies reporting higher volumes of emails in 2022 compared to 79 percent in 2021. This has led to increased email-based threats in the form of phishing emails. Most IT experts who participated in the study, published this month, predict their organizations would face an email-based attack this year. “More email has led to more email-based threats, and three out of four (74%) SOES respondents say these have risen over the past 12 months....

In addition to describing his company’s security monitoring suites for SAP and PeopleSoft, Alexander shares both the most critical and some other “interesting” SAP vulnerabilities, as well as how he sees the future of the cyber-security field What were you doing before you founded ERPScan? I studied security in university and then I went to work at a security company, where I spent about five years doing penetration testing against large systems....

Who Does the Data Belong To? Extremist groups have posted nearly 25,000 email addresses and passwords allegedly belonging to the US’s National Institutes of Health (NIH), the World Health Organization (WHO) and the Gates Foundation, amongst others. All are organizations involved in combating the coronavirus pandemic. A report by Site Intelligence, a private terrorism watchdog based in the US, stated that the largest number of credentials came from the NIH, with 9,938 credentials posted online....

The Sale is On The long-awaited sale of Finland’s bitcoin hoard has finally begun. Yesterday, Finnish customs issued a call for tenders from cryptocurrency brokers. Finland wants to find a reputable broker who can safely and reliably carry out the sale of 1,981 bitcoins. Most of the customs agency’s cryptocurrency collection dates from 2016, when law enforcement seized 1,666 in a major drug bust. Back then, the value didn’t even amount to a couple hundred thousand....

As of today, the breaches are ongoing and the level of seriousness has drastically risen. Reports state that the ‘hack’ has become so serious that a National Security Council meeting was held at the White House on Saturday. The US Treasury and the US National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) are reportedly victims of the ongoing attacks. Global Hacking Campaign On December 8th, FireEye reported that they will update the broader community on the breach....

Rejecting Google Cookies Harder than Accepting Them Cookies track and save information from every session, i.e., any period of time spent on a website. Under European personal data protection law, websites must take prior consent from users for using cookies. However, CNIL said that Google makes it easier for users to opt-in than to reject cookies. “When you accept cookies, it’s done in just one click,” said Karin Kiefer, the regulator’s head of data protection....

The Heimdal Threat-hunting & Action Center will be launched in early 2023. The platform will significantly cut down the time it takes organizations to identify and analyze threats, hopefully giving them the edge over cybercriminals. The company said it will support “granular telemetry to enable swift decision-making.” “I am extremely pleased to announce that Heimdal is launching a product that will reshape cybersecurity as we know it. Our new Threat-hunting and Action Center will supercharge SecOps and leapfrog the effectiveness of any cybersecurity strategy,” Heimdal Security CEO Morten Kjaersgaard said....

Learning how to change your region on PS4 and PS5 can be really valuable. You’ll be able to unlock newly released games sooner, buy games cheaper, and get more content on your PlayStation. For instance, certain games like Plants vs Zombies: Battle For Neighborville are heavily discounted in certain regions, like Eastern Europe. If you live in places like Germany, the US, or the UK you can’t take advantage of that discount....

The easiest way to change your Steam location is to use a top-tier VPN. It’s a simple app that makes it seem like you’re in a different location by replacing your actual IP address with one from another country. This way, you won’t have to worry about not having access to the games you own at home, or buying games at higher prices. My team and I tried over 100 VPNs, and my favorite one for Steam is ExpressVPN....

If you try ZenMate out using its money-back guarantee, you’ll have 30 days to test it out. I tested its refund policy to make sure it’s legit. I simply contacted ZenMate through its support page and asked for a refund. After a couple of questions, support approved my request, and I got my money back with no hassle. Try ZenMate FREE Now The Ultimate Guide: How to Try ZenMate Free For 30 Days Every ZenMate plan comes with a 30-day money-back guarantee....

While it doesn’t offer a free trial, it does offer a risk-free 30-day money-back guarantee and the best part is PIA encourages you to use it to try the service. Customer service only asks a minimal amount of questions when you request a refund too, which cuts down the annoyance factor of asking for your money back - though there are a lot of great reasons to keep the service that I’ll get into a bit later....