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22 Steps to Protect WordPress: Anti-Hacker Security
We have made a compilation of recommendations to protect your WordPress as much as possible. Being the most used content manager in the world, it is quite common for you to receive attacks from hackers, brute force, and robots. If you have all the op...
Alex · 18 July 2022 · 163 · 1
Linux Kernel Vulnerabilities Grant Local Attackers Root Privileges
Two components of the Linux kernel contain security vulnerabilities that grant local attackers root shell access. A first exploit has been made public. Two components of the Linux kernel are affected by security vulnerabilities that allow local attac...
Den W. · 11 months ago · 144 · 1
10 ways to protect yourself from smishing
Mobile phones have revolutionalised how we communicate with each other. We can talk to nearly anyone worldwide, simply by reaching into our pockets. The trouble is that having a phone on you at all times is not only beneficial to you but also to crim...
Alex · 20 April 2023 · 117
Hackers Target iPhones with New Malicious Software
Smartphones like the iPhone produced by Apple are only sometimes safe in locked conditions. If a device has an app called Signal, there's a possibility of the phone getting hacked in the near future. Forbes reports that that's how the forensic team...
Alex · 19 January 2023 · 121
How to Secure Your Shopify Store from Hackers?
Over the last few years, eCommerce has become an essential part for every business owner because it generates a huge return on investment. In fact, as per the survey, the eCommerce market is expected to reach over $4 trillion, and the figure will gro...
Johnson Lisa · 17 December 2021 · 115
The Evolution of Online Security: Pass Keys vs Passwords
In the ever-evolving landscape of online security, passwords have long been the primary means of authentication. However, even with the assistance of password managers, they come with their fair share of issues. From being hard to remember to the ris...
Jacob Enderson · 01 February · 117
Christmas update for Windows: Microsoft fixes 6 critical vulnerabilities
Microsoft traditionally ends the last Patch Tuesday of the year with fewer patches for Windows, Office & Co. This is also the case this year, although the number of closed security holes has rarely been so high. In addition, however, there are always...
Jacob Enderson · 14 December 2022 · 106
Leakage of Intel private keys used for firmware validation of MSI
During an attack on the information systems of MSI, hackers were able to extract over 500 GB of the company's internal data, including source code for firmware and related tools for their assembly. The attackers demanded $4 million for non-disclosure, but MSI refused and some data was published publicly. Among the published data were Intel's privat...
Kelly · 11 months ago · 100 · 1Security and Safety in the Online Space: 4 Simple Protection Hacks
Digital innovations and how we interact with them are constantly changing, with our lives quickly becoming more and more interconnected and reliant on digital tools and experiences. Gen Z, the first generation of true digital natives, is now beginni...
Alex · 22 January · 105
Why Automation is Now Essential in Securely Managing Your Cloud’s Attack Surfaces
As more and more businesses shift to the cloud, automation is becoming an essential component of modern security posture management. This is because the dynamic nature of cloud-based operations makes traditional security methods insufficient for miti...
Alex · 06 January 2023 · 96
Computer Techniques For Small Businesses
The average user can keep his computer secure by using basic computer techniques. These techniques include the use of a strong password and biometric methods such as retina scans. If biometric methods are not suitable, there are alternative physical...
Neil Henson · 20 July 2022 · 95
Top 5 Android Hacking Tools for Penetration Testers
Mobile devices are convenient for our lives and can also be used to commit fraud. According to the latest statistics, 70% of online scams occur through mobile platforms. Staggering. But how to avoid them in the first place? Well, android penetration testing is one of the answers. In the realm of ethical hacking, hacking is used to improve system...
Alex · 27 February 2023 · 93Take the Following Steps If You Are a Victim of a Social Media Scam
The sooner you move, the better you can safeguard yourself and help other people. Getting all of your cashback might prove to be troublesome; however, recovery is about something beyond recapturing your misfortunes. These six stages can assist you wi...
Talha_Khan · 2 years ago · 87
Warning about new malware: Attackers can access entire Windows systems
Security experts are warning about malware that allows attackers to gain remote access to Windows PCs. We show you how to protect yourself. The security experts from "Bleeping Computer" are warning Windows users about a new malware called "Lobshot."...
Den W. · 11 months ago · 86
Linux IPv6 "Route of Death" 0day Vulnerability in the Kernel
Details of an unpatched (0-day) vulnerability (CVE-2023-2156) in the Linux kernel have been disclosed. This vulnerability allows an attacker to crash the system by sending specially crafted IPv6 packets (packet-of-death). The issue only manifests whe...
Jacob Enderson · 11 months ago · 84 · 1
How Did Hacking Become the Next Trend for TryHackMe?
The red team hacker academy is all you need to know to get the best results from hacking. If you are interested to know how to get into cyber security, then it's a lot better to register for the TryHackMe website. It's the only website that gives you...
Alex · 27 September 2022 · 83