Earlier this week, a security vulnerability in the WebP codec was disclosed, affecting many applications and operating systems. Web browsers are most at risk, since WebP images are now common across the web, but some applications that support WebP (such as LibreOffice and Telegram) also need to be patched to...
How to Check if Your Router Is Hacked (Plus 5 Steps to Fix It)
Do you have a feeling you’re experiencing a router hack? It’s more common than most people assume, and pulling it off is surprisingly straightforward. Here’s how to check if you have an unwanted visitor and fix any damage they’ve done. How routers get hacked Threat actors can hack routers in...
How an 8-Character Password Could be Cracked in Just a Few Minutes
Security experts keep advising us to create strong and complex passwords to protect our online accounts and data from savvy cybercriminals. And “complex” typically means using lowercase and uppercase characters, numbers, and even special symbols. But, complexity by itself can still open your password to cracking if it doesn’t contain...
Facebook and Microsoft Remain Prime Targets for Spoofing
Facebook and Microsoft’s collective dominance as the most spoofed brands continued into H1 2023, with the former accounting for 18% of all phishing URLs and the latter accounting for 15%. Microsoft experienced increase in spoofing attempts While Facebook was the clear leader, Microsoft overtook the social media giant in Q2...
The 4 Best Free Password Managers
Password managers vastly simplify your life while simultaneously improving your security. They can generate secure passwords and two-factor authentication codes, and make it easy to share credentials. Today we’ll look at the best free tools for the job. Should You Use a Free Password Manager? The importance of a password...