Tag: cybersecurity
Online Security Habits: Are We Letting Our Guard Down?
70% of Gen Z access sensitive data on public Wi-Fi, making them the most vulnerable to data hacks.. People are still using weak passwords featuring ‘guessable’ information like pet names or birthdays, with 35% admitting to this risky habit. Over 60% of Brits use work laptops for personal tasks, risking malware or phishing attacks that…
How to secure your mobile apps and prevent data leaks
We are practically fused with our mobiles, and it is nearly impossible to function without them. A mobile is only as good as the apps on it, and the apps are only as good as their security. Companies can go out of their way to make the best, and most secure app possible, but it…
Wi-fi hack at train stations displays message about terror attacks
BBC drama Nightsleeper centred around the hacking of an overnight train from Glasgow to London. Image: BBC A 'Nightsleeper-style' cyber attack has hit 20 railway stations across the UK with passengers logging onto public wi-fi met with a screen about terror attacks. Network Rail confirmed that the wi-fi systems at stations…
UK’s first ‘teacherless’ AI-class starts lessons, government investigates ‘dynamic pricing’
The UK's first "teacherless" GCSE class, using artificial intelligence instead of human teachers, is about to start lessons. David Game College, a private school in London, opens its new teacherless course for 20 GCSE students in September. The students will learn using a mixture of artificial intelligence platforms on their computers and virtual reality headsets. The platforms…
McAfee launches AI-powered deepfake detector on new Lenovo AI PCs
Less than a fifth (18%) of social media users in the UK find it easy to spot AI generated content such as fake news and scams, McAfee Deepfake Detector alerts people in seconds if it detects AI-generated audio in a video Available now, exclusively on select Lenovo AI PCs, McAfee Deepfake Detector claims to increase…
UK slips to 5th in global cybersecurity rankings, claims report
The UK has fallen to fifth place globally in terms of cybersecurity and internet privacy knowledge according to report from NordVPN. To mark International VPN Day on 19th August (today) security experts are urging Brits to ensure their data privacy is safe and secure. Fewer Brits now recognise the security benefits of updating apps immediately…
Top Cyber Threats in 2024: What You Need to Know
Over the years, technology has evolved, making the quality of life better. From using digital devices to fast-speed internet, several things have brought positive changes. However, along with good things, the same technology has negative impacts. The biggest challenge amongst them is cyber security threats. Whether it’s company data or monetary assets, nothing is safe…
QR codes being hijacked for subscription traps and scams
Have you spotted a recurring payment to a company you’ve never heard of? You’re not alone, as subscription traps - often linked to dodgy QR codes - are one of the most commonly reported complaints to Which? scam sharer tool. According to the tool, people have found they've been charged for subscriptions they didn’t sign…
Facebook and WhatsApp most impersonated brands for hackers
The average Brit’s device is attacked with malware 97 times per month – with Facebook and WhatsApp among the most impersonated brands for hackers The UK is one of the worst-hit countries for malware, with more than 18 million attacks since the beginning of the year Adult sites contain 8% of all detected malware, the…
Top 10 breached countries in the world: four in Europe
Cybercriminals steal personal data from hundreds of websites every day, using it to execute cyberattacks, sell on the black market, or leak on the dark web. However, according to data presented by Cybernews, the number of data breach victims in 2023 decreased by 50% compared to 2022. Based on the Cybernews Personal Data Leak Checker…