Cybersafety / Cybersecurity / Privacy, Social Media / Websites
Kaspersky Blog – 9.8.23
For popular messengers such as Telegram, Signal and WhatsApp, there are quite a few alternative clients (not to be confused with clients as in (human) customers; whoever opted this confusing language needs a good talking to) out there. Such modified apps — known as mods — often provide users with features and capabilities that aren’t available in the official clients.
Source: Spyware versions of Telegram and Signal on Google Play
Cybersafety / Cybersecurity / Privacy
Kaspersky Blog – 9.1.23
OSINT stands for open-source intelligence. That is, the collection and analysis of data obtained from publicly accessible information channels. Such sources can basically be anything: newspapers and magazines, television and radio, data published by official organizations, scientific research, conference reports, etc.
Source: OSINT: what’s the danger, and how to stay safe
Cybersafety / Cybersecurity / Privacy
McAfee Blog – 8.31.23
It’s a longstanding question: can your phone really take selfies without your knowledge?
The answer is yes, but with a pretty big asterisk next to it. And that asterisk is known as spyware. Spyware can use your phone for snooping in several ways, including using your camera to take pictures and videos.
Source: Secret Selfies: Can Phones Take Pictures and Videos of You Without Your Knowledge? | McAfee Blog
Cybersafety / Cybersecurity / Privacy
Acronis Blog – 8.30.23
In today’s digital era, where the internet has become an integral part of our lives, ensuring kids’ internet safety is paramount. As a parent, it’s natural to be concerned about the potential online threats your children might face. This comprehensive guide will serve as your companion — providing the necessary tools and insights to navigate the digital world alongside your children while promoting online safety for kids.
Source: Parents’ guide to internet safety for kids
Cybersafety / Cybersecurity / Privacy
Avast Blog – 7.19.23
We all love a good deal, right? And what’s better than free? Would you like to get the last version of Microsoft Office or Adobe Photoshop? And what about some games like Age of Empires IV or Sniper Elite 4? All for free! Well, in this case it comes with a hefty hidden price tag. We’re talking about malware, and one sneaky culprit in particular: HotRat.
Source: Unmasking HotRat: The hidden dangers in your software downloads
Cybersafety / Cybersecurity / Privacy
Avast Blog – 7.17.23
You may have witnessed the social media trend of people talking to their significant others’ phones to influence their ad algorithms. Believe it or not, it isn’t that far-fetched, even if the exact method of talking to someone’s phone isn’t going to get you there. This scenario can play out in multiple ways, all leading back to influencing ad algorithms. You could even potentially do the same things to get your your mother-in-law to finally go to therapy.
Source: How to use Wi-Fi to get your mother-in-law to go to therapy
