Tag: NordVPN
Google issues VPN warning after porn ban triggers surge in risky downloads
Google has issued an urgent warning to smartphone users following a massive, sustained surge in the installation of Virtual Private Networks (VPNs). This exponential rise is a direct consequence of […]
Dark web dealers selling bank details for price of a pint. 5 tips to keep your info safe
Stolen British bank card details are being traded on the dark web for an average price of just £6.27, according to alarming new research from NordVPN. While the price has […]
Cybersecurity experts caution families amid growing back-to-school scams
As schools reopen, cybersecurity experts are warning parents and teachers to be vigilant against a rising tide of back-to-school scams. According to a warning issued by cybersecurity firm NordVPN, cybercriminals […]
UK becomes world’s third most targeted country for cyber attacks
The United Kingdom has emerged as the third most targeted country globally for online malware attacks, with over 103 million incidents recorded in the past three months alone. This alarming […]
British travellers’ passports and bookings sold on dark web from just £8
British holidaymakers are facing a chilling new threat as cybercriminals are selling every detail of their vacations – from passport scans to hotel bookings, even discarded boarding passes – on […]
Amazon Prime Day Warning: over 120,000 scam sites target bargain hunters
With Amazon Prime Day approaching on July 8, shoppers are being urged to exercise extreme caution when seeking out deals, as cybercriminals have launched over 120,000 malicious websites impersonating the […]
UK’s first flying taxi takes off, Game cancels Nintendo Switch pre-orders
Britain’s first-ever flying taxi has completed its first journey as the government backs plans to introduce the service by 2028. The prototype VX4 electric aircraft is the first of its […]
UK consumers at ‘serious risk of fraud’ following leak of 800 million cookies
A new report from NordVPN reveals that nearly 800 million internet cookies belonging to UK consumers have been leaked online, with over 66 million still active and posing a significant […]
“Shoulder-Surfing” on the Rise: how to protect your privacy on public transport
A new study by NordVPN reveals that “shoulder-surfing,” the act of spying on someone’s device screen, is a growing concern for UK commuters. Nearly one in four (23%) Brits have […]
Phishing kits and ‘Phishing-as-a-Service’ fuelling surge in data theft
Cybersecurity experts are raising the alarm over the increasing accessibility of sophisticated phishing tools, which are empowering even novice cybercriminals to launch damaging data-stealing attacks. The rise of readily available […]
