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Image Source : FREEPIK Malware Alert So many hacking and cybercrime stories have surfaced these days, making us wonder if we are safe in this digitally inclined world. It is now, common to deal with malware and other harmful software as the scammers are leaving no stone unturned to exploit unsuspecting victims by stealing their banking information or other details. …

New research reveals that frequent soccer heading can lead to changes in brain structure and function, mirroring mild traumatic brain injuries and affecting cognitive performance. This research, using advanced MRI techniques, adds to the debate about the safety and long-term effects of heading in soccer. New findings recently presented at the annual meeting of the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA) links soccer heading, a technique where players strike the ball with their heads, and a notable decrease in both…

I know you must be very busy these days. You probably have a lot to do, like preparing food, visiting family and friends and shopping for gifts. Although it’s a fun and festive time of year, it can also be stressful.And you know who loves to take advantage of that stress? Scammers. They are always looking for ways to trick you and steal your money or personal information. They have some sneaky tricks up their sleeves, especially around the holidays. That’s why I want to warn you about five of the most common scams you…

If you use a Mac, you may have seen some pop-ups or notifications urging you to update your web browser. But before you click on them, you should know that they could be part of a malicious malware campaign called ClearFake, which is designed to steal your personal data.What is ClearFake?ClearFake is the name given to a malware campaign that uses fake browser updates to infect your Mac with a credential stealer called Atomic Stealer. CLICK TO GET KURT’S FREE CYBERGUY NEWSLETTER WITH SECURITY ALERTS, QUICK VIDEO TIPS,…

Too Long; Didn't ReadA Ponzi scheme is an investment fraud where a fraudster collects money from people with a promise of higher than the usual market rate returns. A Ponzi scheme involves circulation of the capital instead of the distribution of profits. Such schemes go belly up because there is no profit-making involved. Too Long; Didn't ReadA Ponzi scheme is an investment fraud where a fraudster collects money from people with a promise of higher than the usual market rate returns. A Ponzi scheme involves…

CERT-In has highlighted several critical vulnerabilities predominantly affect Android devices operating on older versions like 11, 12, 12L, and 13, and said that the devices are highly critical and susceptible to DoS attacks and getting hacked…

Image Source : FILE Android 13 users beware as government issues critical warning The Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In), which is operating in India under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, has recently issued a critical warning for the devices which are running on the older Android version. The warning focuses on the devices majorly…

Image Source : FREEPIK Beware of online date scams If you're using dating apps to find your special someone, it's important to be cautious as there are several risks involved. Recently, in an unfortunate incident, a journalist from Delhi revealed that he was deceived by someone he met on a dating app- Bumble. Taking to X (formerly Twitter), the victim, Archit Gupta…

Getting a call from a friend in need is something we all want to help with, especially if their family member is in the hospital. But what if that call turns out to be a scary scam? That's what happened to Radhakrishan P S, a former Coal India executive who lost Rs. 40000 in a deepfake scam. Considering the progress these cybercriminals have made with the help of AI tools, you too may be targetted and therefore, there is an urgent need to stay vigilant. Know what happened and how to protect yourself. On July 9,…

In a bid to enhance user safety, Google recently unveiled an innovative feature aimed at alerting Android users about potential stalking threats posed by unfamiliar Bluetooth trackers, particularly AirTags. Many cases have shown that stalkers are misusing trackers like AirTags to stalk their victims.Starting today, Android smartphones will automatically issue alerts when an unknown Bluetooth tracker is detected in close proximity to the device owner. If the tracker appears to be traveling with the user, a notification…