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Top 5 VPN Services of 2024: Best Options for Routers, PCs, iPhones, Androids, and More

Title: Evaluating Security Risks: Insights Into Recent VPN Services In recent testing, TunnelBear’s performance has proven competitive with other virtual private network (VPN) solutions, presenting a viable option for users seeking reliable connectivity. One notable feature is its free trial, which allows users to assess connection speeds without financial commitment.…

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Remote Cyber Attacks: A Vulnerability in Pleasure-Enhancing Toys

In a recent advisory, the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology of the United Kingdom alerted the public, particularly in developed countries, to the risks associated with internet-connected devices, including consumer electronics designed for pleasure and smart toys. This warning follows an extensive study that uncovered significant vulnerabilities in such…

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Biden Administration Imposes Ban on Chinese Connected Car Technology

3rd Party Risk Management, Critical Infrastructure Security, Governance & Risk Management Concerns Over Supply Chain Vulnerabilities Heightened by National Security and Cyber Threats David Perera (@daveperera) • January 14, 2025 Chinese-made Geely Atlas Pro vehicles ready for sale. (Image: Shutterstock) The United States federal government has issued a directive to…

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Hackers Allegedly Compromise Major Firm That Monitors and Sells U.S. Citizens’ Location Information

Data Breaches Expose Vulnerabilities in Location Data Industry A significant data breach has recently come to light involving Gravy Analytics, a prominent player in the location data industry and the parent company of Venntel. The breach reportedly compromises sensitive location data harvested from smartphones, potentially affecting millions of individuals whose…

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UK Set to Follow US in Implementing a Ban on Ransomware Payments

The United Kingdom is set to implement a transformative measure in its strategy against ransomware attacks, instituting a formal prohibition on ransom payments. This regulation will primarily affect public and critical infrastructure sectors, including essential entities such as educational institutions, transportation systems, hospitals (notably the NHS), and financial organizations including…

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Choosing Cloud Security: Pure-Play vs. Integrated Solutions

Cloud Security, Cloud-Native Application Protection Platform (CNAPP), Security Operations Navigating the Cloud Security Marketplace: Weighing Functionality, Cost, Features, and Innovation Michael Novinson (MichaelNovinson) • January 14, 2025 Image: Shutterstock As organizations refine their approach to cloud security spending, many are consolidating their services with a select group of providers, choosing…

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Report Reveals Alarming Growth of the Largest Illicit Online Marketplace in History

Huione Guarantee, an online marketplace known for facilitating cryptocurrency exchanges, has unveiled a suite of new services, including an in-house communication platform dubbed “ChatMe” and a US dollar-pegged stablecoin identified as “USDH.” This expansion indicates Huione’s ambition to establish a comprehensive, self-sufficient ecosystem within the cryptocurrency sector. Researchers from Elliptic…

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