As a data-rich company in constant need to grow its repository, Google is no doubt always in need for more sources of data to keep cash flowing into its trove. That is why it did not come as a surprise when Google admitted to collecting student data, though its denial of targeting ads to those […]
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A Los Angeles hospital is the latest victim of ransomware attack
A large and wealthy hospital in Los Angeles, California, has become the newest victim of ransomware attacks, where hackers have encrypted the computers of the hospital and asked for ransom in Bitcoin in exchange for the decryption key to unlock the machines.
In a bid to fend off hackers, Instagram turns to multi-factor verification
Instagram is perhaps the fastest growing photo sharing app in town, thanks to the diverse filters in it that make your dull photos rather vibrant when applied with Amaro or Hudson, take your pick.
Hackers target Netflix users with phishing campaigns and malware
Beware Netflix users, cyber criminals are now targeting you using phishing tactics and malware tools in an attempt to acquire the details of your credit card and sell them on the black market.
France tells Facebook: Stop collecting the browsing history of non-users or be sanctioned
Facebook is in hot water anew, this time in France because the company has been caught tracking the browsing activity of non-Facebook users.
Google bolsters safe browsing tool to counter sophisticated social engineering
Google continues to bolster its security infrastructure for its huge user base, this time by updating the search giant’s safe browsing application programming interface in keeping abreast with the expanding threat landscape.
