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Is TikTok recording every keystroke?
Last week, Felix Krause, a Viennese researcher, made news when he published that TikTok can record any user’s keystroke in certain situations. He found that TikTok inserts code into a 3rd party website when the user clicks on an external link. The code essentially acts as a keystroke logger. Photo by cottonbro on Pexels.com What …
Think your crypto is secure?
Nomad is the latest cryptocurrency trading firm to be hit with a significant theft of its crypto assets. Last week they announced a $190 million theft of their digital assets.
Think Cryptocurrency is safe? Think again.
“In 2019 alone, an estimated $4.26 billion in cryptocurrencies was lost due to hacks, cybertheft, scams, misappropriation or insider fraud, up about 250% from 2018.” Fraudsters have upped efforts to attack cryptocurrencies in recent years. Fraudsters are using schemes such as: embezzlement, Ponzi schemes, phishing and ransomware. Currency Exchange Rates Unlike other frauds, if a …
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Juice-jacking — Is this a real security threat?
Juice jacking is ability for cybercriminals to replace legitimate, public USB chargers with devices that have the capability to download data from your phones. Just this month, the Los Angeles District Attorney’s Office warned travelers of the potential dangers of using USB charging ports in public places. Image by mhoppsy from Pixabay However, when asked, …
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