A skimmer is an electrical device intended to steal a card's information when swiped. Skimmers can be challenging to detect and are often installed above the card reader or placed within the card slot of the payment terminal. Being aware of your surroundings and keeping an eye out for evidence of tampering or strange gadgets linked to payment terminals are vital protection tactics.

Additionally, users should routinely check their bank and credit card accounts for unauthorized expenditures and promptly notify their financial institution of any suspicious behavior.

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Based on facial recognition technology, social networking sites' facial auto-tagging function automatically recognizes and tags people in images or videos. Although consumers may find this feature helpful, it can potentially create serious security issues, such as privacy concerns, false identification, cyberstalking, and unauthorized access.

To restrict who can view their photographs and videos, users should regularly examine and adjust their privacy settings on social networking networks. They should also consider turning off the facial auto-tagging feature or only using it with people they know and trust, in order to minimize these risks.

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MSI (Micro-Star International), the Taiwanese company renowned for gaming laptops and PC components, has confirmed that it was the victim of a ransomware attack.

“Upon detecting network anomalies, the information department promptly activated relevant defense mechanisms and carried out recovery measures, and reported the incident to government law enforcement agencies and cyber security units,”  MSI said. 

The responsible group, the Money Message ransomware gang, has demanded $4 million, or it will leak the stolen 1.5TB worth of data. Compromised data include source codes and databases, according to Money Message.

April 12, 2023 13:42 (on 4/12/23) |  0 | 1 minute read

A phone's operating system can be bypassed through a procedure known as "jailbreaking," which is usually done to gain more control over the device and access features that aren't accessible through official channels or app stores. When a mobile device's built-in security features are disregarded, it can result in significant security threats such as the infection of mobile devices with viruses and malware, system instability, data loss, and illegal access. To reduce these security threats, it is advised not to jailbreak your mobile devices.

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A gadget should not be used for both personal and professional purposes. It is important to utilize various devices for work and entertainment to prevent security risks from arising. This is because using the same device for both purposes may expose sensitive work-related data to personal risks, and vice versa.

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In electronic devices, such as smartphones and laptops, location services are functions that employ various technologies to pinpoint the device's position. This can be useful for several purposes, such as finding nearby attractions, getting directions, or letting people know where you are.

Although location services are convenient, they also pose security risks, such as privacy concerns, physical security risks, and geolocation stalking. It is recommended to use caution when enabling location services and to only grant permission to apps that truly require access to your location data to reduce these risks.

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It's important to only download apps from reputable app stores, such as Google Play or Apple's App Store, as these platforms have security protocols in place to safeguard customers from dangerous apps. Using untrustworthy apps from suspicious stores can lead to several security risks, including malware and virus infections, data theft, and phishing attacks.

Another tip is to always read the app's ratings and permissions before installing it, as it will give you an overview of how the app works. Note that you should be careful when granting permissions to apps, and only provide the necessary permissions that are relevant to the app's functionality.

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A data breach occurs when unauthorized parties or organizations gain private or sensitive information without permission. Weak credentials and social engineering techniques that elicit information disclosure may be to blame for this.

To prevent and stop a data breach, take the following precautions: avoid clicking on uncertain links, be wary of emails from unknown senders, and delete any suspicious messages. If you encounter any of these, report them to the security team immediately.

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