Tag: cybersecurity
Microsoft scores point in fight against China-backed hackers
Microsoft has taken control of many websites used by a group of Chinese government-backed hackers. They were used to carry out attacks to spy on organizations in 29 countries, including…
Android: watch out for those apps that steal your bank details
For four months, twelve Android applications had foiled the protections of the Play Store. They made it possible to collect personal data including banking information. They were very difficult to…
Why do I need to enable two-factor authentication?
Whether it’s for accessing Facebook, Amazon, your bank account, your cryptocurrency wallet, two-factor authentication is vital! It’s good to enable it whenever possible and better yet, enable strong authentication if…
Backdoor: what is it?
Backdoor means ” door from behind ”and it is translated as“ backdoor ”. Strictly speaking, it designates secret access to the data of a software or a computer, and created…
Security tip of the day: long passwords scare off hackers
In an analysis based on more than 25 million attacks, Microsoft finds that 77% of hacked passwords are less than seven characters. Special characters also scare hackers away. You will…
This flaw in Windows allows you to take control of any computer!
Introduced in the latest patch for a security breach, a new zero-day vulnerability allows an attacker to regain the highest privileges on Windows 10 and Windows 11. You will also…
What are the applications of VPNs in the private and professional spheres?
Virtual private networks or VPNs. They are in the conversations of tech aficionados but their rationale may seem unclear to some. Is this service only for insiders? Or can anyone…