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AI news is bad news, an online service to catch your cheating partner, and an IoT-enabled dick cage fails to keep a grip on its own security.
All this and much much more is discussed in the latest edition of the “Smashing Security” podcast by cybers… Continue reading Smashing Security podcast #338: Catfishing services, bad sports, and another cockup
Pulchritudinous women with glossy long hair are targeting Israeli officials via Facebook – but why? Scammers have found a new way to gain access to your most sensitive information – but how? And armchair detectives are helping investigating cold cases… Continue reading Smashing Security podcast #270: Bearded Barbie, EDR scams, and hobbyist crime detectives
It’s both a genius move to protect from assault and fraud and a personal data grab. Continue reading Tinder to get panic button, catfish-fighting facial recognition
Is two factor authentication such a pain in the rear end that it’s costing the economy millions? Do you feel safe having a Google Nest in your home? And don’t get caught by a catfisher this Valentine’s Day.
All this and much more is discussed in the la… Continue reading Smashing Security #115: Love, Nests, and is 2FA destroying the world?
Social media can do wonders for you as an individual, as well as if you are running your own online business. It can help you build a loyal following, spread word and awareness about your brand, and reach out to other like-minded people, as well as cus… Continue reading 7 Ways Social Media Sabotages Your Cybersecurity
An identity theft online dating scam led police to uncover texts that detailed the murder-for-hire plot.
Continue reading Romance scam victim allegedly plotted to kill her mother for cash
Cybercriminals will do what it takes to get what they want, whether that’s breaching a corporate network or stealing credentials with malware. But what do we do if hackers are hacking us instead of our computers? Here’s how to tell if you’re susce… Continue reading Social engineering attacks: What makes you susceptible?
You may have heard of catfishing, where people lure romancers online by faking their identity. But what about catphishing? This dangerous practice uses similar romantic triggers, only its goal is to dupe users and businesses out of personal info.
… Continue reading Bad romance: catphishing explained
New proposed laws fit new crimes, including using fake accounts to catfish nude photos or smear people and spyware or GPS to control exes. Continue reading Trolls who use fake profiles to torment others to be prosecuted