Author: HackWatchit

It used to be the case that only businesses used virtual private networks (VPNs) to connect securely to the internet and keep their private data safe. But these days, with the rapid growth of online threats and privacy concerns, even casual internet users should seriously consider using a VPN. Nearly 30% of people now use VPNs for personal reasons, and that number is only growing as more people learn about how VPNs offer an effective way to safeguard online privacy, enhance security, and protect against various cyber threats. If you are not familiar with this technology, a VPN essentially allows…

In today’s digital world, both personal and professional environments are evolving faster than ever. As artificial intelligence (AI) becomes integral to our daily lives, it’s crucial that the devices we use stay ahead of the curve—both in terms of performance and security. According to Gartner, AI PCs are projected to total 114 million units in 2025, an increase of 165.5% from 2024. That’s why we’re excited to introduce the next generation of AI-powered PCs with our partners, designed to provide cutting-edge computing experiences with next-level AI-protection with McAfee Deepfake Detector. Unparalleled AI Performance These AI PCs have been built with…

The following is a guest article from Agne Linge , Head of growth at WeFi.Over the last few months, the crypto industry has been celebrating an evident pro-crypto shift in the US regulatory space. The optimism is well founded – the US president has his own meme coin, the SEC has already vowed to lower crypto enforcements, and earlier last month, White House released its crypto executive order to establish regulatory clarity.Under Trump’s term, the Securities Exchange Commission has also implemented SAB 122 — which is said to pave the way for crypto adoption. There’s also a strong push towards…

Apple will no longer offer iCloud end-to-end encryption in the United Kingdom after the government requested a backdoor to access Apple customers’ encrypted cloud data. As Apple told BleepingComputer on Friday, the optional Advanced Data Protection (ADP) feature introduced in December 2022 will no longer be available for new users in the U.K. starting today. This decision follows a secret order from the United Kingdom government demanding that Apple create a backdoor that would provide access to the unencrypted data of any Apple user worldwide. “ADP protects iCloud data with end-to-end encryption, which means the data can only be decrypted by the user who owns it, and…

Security Affairs newsletter Round 512 by Pierluigi Paganini – INTERNATIONAL EDITION Pierluigi Paganini February 23, 2025 A new round of the weekly SecurityAffairs newsletter arrived! Every week the best security articles from Security Affairs are free in your email box. Enjoy a new round of the weekly SecurityAffairs newsletter, including the international press. International Press – Newsletter Cybercrime Amsterdam police dismantle digital criminal network; 127 servers taken offline  Another Lizard Arrested, Lizard Lair Hacked  X Phishing | Campaign Targeting High Profile Accounts Returns, Promoting Crypto Scams  StaryDobry ruins New Year’s Eve, delivering miner instead of presents   How Phished Data Turns…

A new, improved version of Darcula, a cat-themed phishing-as-a-service (PhaaS) platform aimed at serving Chinese-speaking criminals, will be released this month and will allow malicious users to create customized phishing kits to target a wider variety of brands than ever before, Netcraft researchers are warning. Even users who have gotten wise to the fake “missed package” or “package confirmation” notices from their national post or delivery services may not be ready the variety of phishing lures that may be coming their way. The Darcula platform makes phishing easy By automating some of the required steps, Darcula makes it easy for…

The new year has begun, and as a penetration tester at Black Hills Information Security, one thing really struck me as I reflected on 2023: a concerningly large number of web applications suffered from insecure direct object reference (IDOR) vulnerabilities that were critical in severity because they exposed highly sensitive data. In the last four months of 2023 alone, I discovered five such instances. This issue is slipping through the cracks with alarming frequency, even in web applications that are otherwise fairly well-secured. Those of you who are unfamiliar with IDOR should consider checking out Kelsey Bellew’s blog post from…

What if I told you that the most important thing you need to keep your kids safe online doesn’t come in a box or via a download? And that it doesn’t require you to be monitoring or supervising their every move. And even better – it doesn’t cost any money!! Yep – you’d be interested, I’m sure. After almost 13 years as Cybermum, I’ve experienced plenty of ‘aha’ cybersafety moments. But, without doubt, one of the biggest learnings for me is that creating a family culture where there is calm, honest, and truly open communication is the best way to…

Here’s an overview of some of last week’s most interesting news, articles, interviews and videos: A PostgreSQL zero-day was also exploited in US Treasury hack (CVE-2025-1094)The suspected Chinese state-sponsored hackers who breached workstations of several US Treasury employees in December 2024 did so by leveraging not one, but two zero-days, according to Rapid7 researchers. Unlocking OSINT: Top books to learn fromDiscover the top Open-Source Intelligence (OSINT) books in this curated list. Mastering the cybersecurity tightrope of protection, detection, and responseIn this Help Net Security interview, Chester Wisniewski, Director and Global Field CISO at Sophos, discusses the shifting ransomware landscape, the…