Identity theft: Protecting yourself against SIM swapping
SIM-swapping is a growing form of identity theft that goes beyond hacking into an email or social media account. In…
Category: Cybersecurity
Paris Olympics should brace for cyberattacks from Russia, experts say
The attackers' primary goal will be to breach the organisers' networks to encrypt data to disrupt the event, the experts…
Hacker says US telco paid about US$400,000 to erase sensitive data
The alleged payment is relatively low when compared to ransom demands – and payments – for other recent high-profile data…
iPhone owners warned by manufacturer Apple of spyware attacks
Owners of iPhones in dozens of countries have been warned of mercenary spyware attacks by manufacturer Apple Inc.
UK hospital hack leaves kidney patients at higher risk of heart failure
Regular blood tests are critical for 46-year-old Londoner Amit Sanchadev, who relies on dialysis to keep him alive after his…
On TikTok, fake PDRM recruitment ads go viral despite police disclaimer
PDRM said the fake recruitment ads have been disseminated by irresponsible parties.
Indonesia’s biggest cyberattack prompts resignation, audit
An official of Indonesia’s information technology ministry resigned as the government continues an audit of its data centers in the…
Too many passwords to remember? Try using a password manager
According to some unscientific studies, the average person has hundreds of passwords. That's a lot to keep track of. You…