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23andMe ‘failed to take basic steps’ to safeguard customer data
The Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) has slapped a fine of £2.31 million on genetic testing company 23andMe for failing to protect customer data after a cyber attack. The credential stuffing attack, which took place between April and September 2023, saw the exposure of the personal information of 155,592 UK residents. The data exposed included names, birth years, location, profile images,…
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18 steps to a safer phone – Computerworld
Android security step #8: Peek in on your saved passwords One of the less frequently discussed parts of Google’s security system is its ability to save passwords for websites and apps accessed via your mobile devices, as part of what’s now known as Google Password Manager. So as part of your annual checkup, glance over the list of saved passwords…
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How to make your VPN undetectable in 10 simple steps
Some networks go out of their way to stop VPN traffic, whether it’s to control what you can access, limit your privacy, or avoid legal issues. Learning how to make your VPN undetectable with a few (mostly) easy tweaks can save you a lot of frustration and help you avoid blocks. Since no single method works every time, the best…
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New Fantastic Four: First Steps Trailer Released as Tickets Go Live
The wait is finally over. The Fantastic Four: First Steps is all set to hit theaters next month, and the sale of its advance tickets is now live. But since this is one of Marvel’s most anticipated movies, you really think they’d drop this news without a little shimmer, did you? Alongside the announcement of Fantastic Four First Steps’ tickets…
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The Fantastic Four: First Steps Runtime Revealed and It’s More Than 2 Hours
The Fantastic Four: First Steps is just around the corner, set to drop this July, and while Marvel has already teased plenty through trailers and clips, we’ve just got some more interesting information. According to a fresh update, we now have the confirmed runtime for the film. Earlier, a rumor had surfaced suggesting the movie would run under two hours—something…
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Three Steps Coinbase Users Should Take After a Hack Compromised One Million Accounts
Data breaches are most often the work of external bad actors, but sometimes the call comes from inside the house. Cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase has disclosed that hackers paid off support agents—both employees and contractors located outside the U.S.—who had access to company systems to provide customer data and then demanded a $20 million ransom not to leak the information. Coinbase…
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6 steps to recover missing data in Windows – Computerworld
Figure 4: Remarkably, Stellar Data Recovery found 2.4TB of recoverable files on a 1.86TB drive. Ed Tittel / Foundry Stellar uses a simple File Explorer-like UI through which you can navigate to select files or folders to restore from its collection of recoverable items. It’s intuitive and easy to use, and quite fast, considering what it does (took less than…
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7 Steps to Take After a Credential-Based cyberattack
These days, hackers don’t break in — they log in. Using valid credentials, cybercriminals bypass security systems while appearing legitimate to monitoring tools. And the problem is widespread; Google Cloud reports that weak or nonexistent credential protection facilitates 47% of cloud breaches, while IBM X-Force attributes nearly one-third of global cyberattacks to account compromises. So what does this mean for your organization’s defenses? Here’s…
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How to get your deck ready for spring — 7 easy steps
The clocks have changed, the weather has warmed and spring is officially upon us. So it’s the perfect time to step outside and give your deck the attention it deserves. After a long winter of rain, frost, and general neglect, your deck is likely looking a little worse for wear — but a quick refresh can make it ready for…
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4 Easy Steps to Get Started
Using a VPN or a virtual private network may seem complicated at first, but it’s software that’s surprisingly easy to set up and use. Whether you’re part of a small business or a larger organization, integrating a VPN is a great way to secure important company information. In this article, we’ll provide a rundown of how to set up a…
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