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Deepfake Safety: Five Things You Can Do Today

The generation of images, videos, and voices through artificial intelligence is evolving at a pace that demands we establish clear criteria and good habits to defend ourselves from the dangers of abusing these technologies. Deepfakes are already part of our everyday online life, so it is a very good idea…

Top Online Scams to Be Aware of in 2025

The internet is undoubtedly full of great content, hobbies, information, offers, products, and people, but there’s also a darker side to it. We might not realise it, but every day we’re exposed to threats and scams as we navigate the online world. Curiosity and trust can be exploited to lure…

Meet the new features for Avast Free AV and Avast Premium Security

With millions of active users worldwide, Avast stands as a benchmark in cybersecurity. Why? Because of the quality of its solutions, the reach of its tools and because it is a platform in continuous evolution. A platform that today, once again, places our security at the forefront by reinforcing every…

Locky Ransomware Returns

Locky Ransomware Returns

News October 26, 2017

Thirty-year-old Microsoft loophole exploit being used to spread infamous ransomware. The cybercriminals behind the infamous Locky ransomware attacks of 2016 have returned and have upped their ransomware game. But this time, the hackers are using a 30-year-old Microsoft legacy ‘feature’ to trick victims into installing Locky. The new approach... Read more
Move Over, WannaCry, Bad Rabbit Is Here
Game of Thrones-referencing ransomware strikes Ukraine and Russia. The latest strain of ransomware is taking down systems across Russia and the Ukraine, apparently targeting large websites and mass transit systems such as the Odessa airport and the Kiev metro. Dubbed Bad Rabbit, its basic method is much like other... Read more
Unleash your inner club superstar with VirtualDJ
We review the most used DJ software on the planet. One of the best things about new software and technology innovation is that it allows anyone to conduct basic level enhancements. While nothing will ever replace a highly-skilled, talented graphic artist, for example, the abundance of Photoshop-like alternatives means... Read more
Google parent company to the rescue for communications in Puerto Rico
Alphabet’s Project Loon partners with AT&T to restore and boost web infrastructure on hurricane-hit island. Citizens of Puerto Rico have had an unexpected boost to their mobile data services after high-tech communications balloons provided by Google’s parent company, Alphabet, have started flying above the disaster-struck island. For many in... Read more
World’s First 3D Printed Bridge Open for Cyclists in Holland
Revolutionary structure designed to last 30 years. Dutch officials have applauded the opening of what is being referred to as the world’s first fully functional 3D-printed concrete bridge. The bridge, located in the south-eastern town of Gemert, is primarily intended for cyclists. The bridge is made of made of... Read more
Nvidia Unveils Solution For Fully Autonomous Self-Driving Cars
Nvidia Drive PX Pegasus supercomputer AI to deliver automotive autonomy. Nvidia has announced its audacious new ‘Drive PX Pegasus’ supercomputer, claiming it to be the first artificial intelligence (AI) computer system designed to drive fully autonomous self-driving ‘robotaxis’. The Nvidia Pegasus is apparently capable of ‘Level 5’ autonomy. For... Read more
Russia Buys Microsoft Products In Spite Of Sanctions
Procurement database shows purchases of Microsoft products. For years, American travel to Cuba was strictly controlled and often impossible, to the point that many people believed it was actually forbidden. What was accurate, though, was that sanctions were imposed by the US government, making it illegal for an American... Read more
New AI Advances In The Fight Against Breast Cancer
Artificial Intelligence harnessed to improve healthcare. When it comes to devastating illness, there’s no technology too far fetched or out of reach. Thanks to unparalleled fundraising efforts to fuel research, the war against breast cancer has a new ally: machine learning. The AI capability to predict whether or not... Read more
North Korea Hacks British Drama Series
UK TV show about North Korea hit by cyber-attack. A retaliation hacking appears to have taken place, pitting North Korean operatives against the production company behind a British drama series set within the Asian country. Following an announcement that Channel 4 was producing a new high-stakes series about a... Read more
BlueStacks: Your Favorite Android Apps On Your PC Or Mac
We review the latest version of this highly popular app player. BlueStacks App Player is a brilliant little tool that lets you run almost all your favorite Android apps and games on a full screen monitor using your PC or Mac. Yes that’s right, there’s a Mac version as... Read more
Tesla Fires Hundreds After Performance Reviews
Elon Musk’s luxury electric car company has reportedly fired hundreds of workers following its annual company-wide performance reviews. The news comes despite other reports in the media that the electric automaker is months behind its production targets and is actively trying to ramp up production to meet the demand... Read more
Accenture Exposes Data Through Unsecured AWS
Yet another huge security gaffe by a massive company. There’s a growing list of companies that are accidentally exposing their goods to the entire internet, thanks to their blind reliance on Amazon’s S3 web hosting service. The latest company to fall victim to a “data overexposure” (the nice, friendly... Read more
Windows 10 Found To Breach Dutch Privacy Law
Microsoft operating system’s use of personal data breaches data protection legislation, says report. The Dutch Data Protection Authority (DPA) is the latest European agency to claim that Microsoft has breached the country’s data protection laws because it uses the personal data of the country’s citizens without clearly stating what... Read more
Adobe Warns Users About Hacking
Zero-day vulnerability discovered by Kaspersky Lab. Adobe’s Flash Player has been the go-to multimedia choice for years, but a new announcement from the company could spur users into exploring their other options. The company has announced that a vulnerability in the program could allow hackers to exploit a hole... Read more
Wi-Fi security flaw puts ‘all networks’ at risk
New ‘KRACK’ bug puts millions of devices at risk and affects anyone using Wi-Fi, says security expert. Details of a newly discovered WPA2 (Wi-Fi Protected Access II) flaw have been made by Mathy Vanhoef, a security expert from Belgian university KU Leuven.  The bug, known as ‘KRACK’, (for Key Reinstallation... Read more
Data Breach News Used In Phishing Attempts
Researchers reveal the email subject line most likely to result in victims supplying sensitive data.  “My most blessed friend sir or madam, greetings to you! I am the president of Kenya Petroleum and I am connecting with you for help in retrieving the sum of $635MILLION for which I will gladly... Read more
What’s Going On With Kaspersky Hacking Allegations?
Answer still not clear, as case produces claim and counter claim. The Kaspersky AV-Russian Hacking saga is taking different twists and turns, and it doesn’t seem like a clear answer is on the horizon. Last month, the US Senate voted to bar Kaspersky Lab products from military and civilian... Read more
Can You Drink And Drive In A Self-Driving Car?
Governments need to move at the same pace as autonomous technology to maximize potential. Automakers and tech giants are in a race to get an autonomous vehicle into mass production and onto the roads. Developers of unrelated tech, like Dyson, are even in on the game. But with so... Read more