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Editor’s note: This is Part II of helping kids manage digital risks this new school year. Read Part I. The first few weeks back to school can be some of the most exciting yet turbulent times of the year for middle and high schoolers. So as brains and smartphones shift into overdrive, a parent’s ability […] more…How to Steer Clear of Tax Season Scams
It’s that time of year again – tax season! Whether you’ve already filed in the hopes of an early refund or have yet to start the process, one thing is for sure: cybercriminals will certainly use tax season as a means to get victims to give up their personal and financial information. This time of […] more…Don’t Take the Bait! How to Steer Clear of Tax Time Scams
For cybercriminals tax time is the most wonderful time of the year. They are in the shadows giddy, eager, and methodically setting a variety of digital traps knowing that enough taxpayers take the bait to render their efforts worthwhile. Indeed, with the frenzy of online tax filings, personal information (and money) moving through mailboxes, and […] more…6 Ways to Help Kids Steer Clear of Cyberbullies During Summer Break
Wouldn’t it be nice if kids could leave the veiled threats and cutting words behind when the bell rings for summer break? Unfortunately, bullies rarely take a break from intimidating others over the summer and may even step up their game. To date, nothing has humbled me quite like this parenting gig. Once upon a […] more…Need your Mt. Gox bitcoins back? Steer clear of this website
Empty-handed customers of bankrupt bitcoin exchange Mt. Gox are being targeted in a ploy likely intended to distributed malware. read more more…SD-WAN Product Vulnerabilities Allow Hackers to Steer Traffic, Shut Down Networks
Researchers at cybersecurity consulting firm Realmode Labs have identified vulnerabilities in SD-WAN products from Silver Peak, Cisco, Citrix and VMware, including potentially serious flaws that can be exploited to steer traffic or completely shut down an organization’s network. read more more…Legions of cybersecurity volunteers rally to protect hospitals during COVID-19 crisis
Last month, some of the usual cast of online scammers and malware miscreants promised to refrain from attacking healthcare organizations or exploiting them during the COVID-19 crisis, showing a sense of honor unexpected from ransomware attackers and cryptocurrency thieves. However, this ceasefire turned out to be a head-fake. Within a week of those vows, malware […] more…How to Steer Your Security Organization in a Toxic Environment
Five Ways to Steer Your Security Organization in a Toxic Environment read more more…3 Countries You Probably Haven’t Considered Volunteering Abroad In…
Volunteering abroad is an excellent idea for spreading your wings, whilst helping others less fortunate than you in the process. There are so many opportunities for volunteering abroad in nowadays. Sure, everyone likes going to places like India to volunteer in. But, have you considered these 3 countries? 1. Volunteer in Cameroon… Cameroon is a […] more…Have You Ever Thought About Volunteering in Costa Rica?
Volunteering is a great way to develop as a person, whilst helping others who are often less fortune than yourself. Volunteering abroad and immersing yourself in another culture really gives you a different perspective, and adds to the experience that you will undoubtedly have. Costa Rica, despite being a relatively small country, is able to […] more…3 Ideas for Volunteering Abroad in 2019
If you are looking for volunteering opportunities abroad, and not sure where to turn to, you have come to the right place. We thought we’d take a look at three opportunities that are on offer from Volunteer Abroad, to give you some ideas and to help you choose. Let’s take a look! Conservation or Environmental […] more…News in brief: Berners-Lee warns on privacy; drone complaints up sharply; space researchers seek volunteers
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Charlie Miller and Chris Valasek, the researchers who last year showed that cars can be remotely hijacked, are back with a new demonstration, and this time they managed to take over a vehicle’s acceleration, brakes and steering. read more more…Code.org Flaw Exposes Volunteer Email Addresses
Code.org, a non-profit organization that helps students learn computer science, informed users over the weekend that a flaw on its website allowed unauthorized parties to access the email addresses of its volunteers. read more more…Code.org volunteer emails exposed in information leak
As a result, a Singaporean firm decided to try and poach a few members. more…Code.org Hacked, Emails and Locations Data of Volunteers Compromised 33
An anonymous reader allegedly quoting an email from Code.org, claims that the database of the non-profit organization has been breached: Tags: Security more…More information
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