Sorry, but tape doesn’t block your webcam mic—this does | #hacking | #cybersecurity | #infosec | #comptia | #pentest | #ransomware

Ditch the tape—Ashampoo’s Webcam Guard gives you one-click, hardware-level control over your webcam and mic for just $9.99 (reg. $30). Instead of relying on software permissions, this tool uses a secure algorithm to turn off webcam and microphone access directly at the hardware level. Unlike sticky notes or sliding covers, this protects both your camera and your mic—something tape never did. […]

Google says hackers behind UK retail cyber campaign now also targeting US | #hacking | #cybersecurity | #infosec | #comptia | #pentest | #ransomware

Google warned on Wednesday that a hacking group suspected of conducting a series of disruptive cyberattacks on retailers in the United Kingdom has now turned its attention to similar companies in the United States. John Hultquist, chief analyst at Google Threat Intelligence Group, said: “The US retail sector is currently being targeted in ransomware and […]

Roblox bolsters child safety measures after abuse reports | #childsafety | #kids | #chldern | #parents | #schoolsafey

Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain Gaming platform Roblox announced major safety upgrades Monday, introducing remote parental controls and restricting communication features for users under 13. Roblox is a popular online gaming and creation platform founded in 2004 that allows users to play, create, and share virtual experiences. Children using Roblox can choose from games and “experiences” […]

Inside jobs: The hidden hand behind Nigeria’s cybercrime surge | #cybercrime | #infosec

When it comes to cybercrime in Nigeria, the traditional suspects are hackers, scammers, and internet fraudsters who operate from anonymous apartments across the country. But there’s an additional actor in this game, one who rarely makes headlines. Insiders! They are frequently employees, contractor or helpdesk staff. I’ve seen it too many times. An attacker on […]

‘They’re good’ • The Register | #ransomware | #cybercrime

INTERVIEW The call came into the help desk at a large US retailer. An employee had been locked out of their corporate accounts.  But the caller wasn’t actually a company employee. He was a Scattered Spider criminal trying to break into the retailer’s systems – and he was really good, according to Jon DiMaggio, a […]

Man arrested for operating fake bank accounts used in cyber frauds | Vadodara News | #cybercrime | #infosec

Vadodara: Cybercrime investigators arrested Mahendra Meghwal, a resident of Pune, Maharashtra, on Sunday for his alleged role in opening and operating fake bank accounts used by cyber fraud gangs to siphon money from victims.According to police, Meghwal specialized in creating and managing fraudulent bank accounts which he then sold to cybercriminal groups. Authorities launched the […]

Commercial Aviation Cybersecurity Threats in 2025‍ | #hacking | #cybersecurity | #infosec | #comptia | #pentest | #ransomware

‍DALLAS — In 2025, the commercial aviation industry will face the highest number of Cybersecurity risks. Affected by the global reliance on technology and communication, cyberspace is vulnerable to cybercrime, IT outages, malware/ransomware attacks, data breaches, and associated fines and penalties.  The aviation industry has seen a 24% increase in cyber attacks, with 52 reported […]

School Safety And School Choice From The Schooling In America Survey | #schoolsaftey #kids #parents #children

Diabetes Information, Therapeutic education workshop for people with diabetes. (Photo By … More BSIP/Universal Images Group via Getty Images) Universal Images Group via Getty Images Seventy-seven percent of American school parents are concerned that a violent intruder could enter their child’s school. That is the most stunning of many interesting results from EdChoice’s 11th Annual […]

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