5 tips to use public WiFi safely

  Image Credit: Unsplash For frequent commuters, hybrid workers and those who simply want quick access to social media or emails on the go, public WiFi networks can be incredibly convenient. However, open WiFi can also bring security issues that could cause personal information to be compromised.  Free Wi-Fi networks that…

‘Scamscriptions’ and recurring payment traps on the rise, Which? warns

Which? is warning consumers to be on the lookout for ‘scamscriptions’ and recurring payment traps as they have become one of the most common types of reports to Which?’s scam sharer tool.  In recent months, complaints about unwanted recurring payments have dominated scam reports shared with Which? through its scam sharer tool.  Scammers seem to have been…

McAfee unveils deepfake audio detection technology at CES 2024

Cybersecurity company McAfee has announced an AI-powered Deepfake Audio Detection technology, known as Project Mockingbird, at CES2024. This new, proprietary technology was developed to help defend consumers against the surging threat of cybercriminals using fabricated, AI-generated audio to carry out scams that rob people of money and personal information. Increasingly sophisticated and accessible generative AI…

2023 was the worst year ever for online cyber attacks, report claims

UK firms experienced 720,252 online attacks each last year - the equivalent of one every 44 seconds. That's according to Beaming, an internet service provider for businesses.  Beaming has analysed cyberattacks targeting thousands of UK-based businesses since the beginning of 2016 to understand their nature and origin better. Beaming’s latest analysis, published today, reveals that: UK…

Brits advised to stay vigilant as 10 million new online threats estimated over festive period

It’s estimated that people will see an extra 10 million malicious URLs, files, and apps on Christmas and New Year’s Day, according to McAfee Labs Luxury brand scams have surged since September, including spikes of 600% over normal seasonal levels, says McAfee Labs data. Scammers lure customers into clicking links or sharing payment details by…

The Risks of AI for Our Devices and How to Protect Them

Artificial intelligence (AI) is an emerging technology that aims to utilize machines to improve daily lives and transform various industries. Artificial intelligence plays an important role in voice assistants, self-driving cars, improvements in healthcare, and many other fields.  So, what is AI? AI refers to computer programs created by humans to enable machines to learn…