Adobe ends Flash support as we enter 2021
The beginning of 2021 marks the end of Adobe Flash support. Originally launched in 1996, the plugin supported a large amount of interactive online content, but it has since become
The issue of data transfers related to Brexit
Despite last week’s deal between the UK and the EU, numerous questions remain regarding data transfers and how this aspect of Brexit will be handled. Under the European privacy laws,
Google tests new feature that showcases TikTok and Instagram videos
The Google app for mobile devices will now be showing TikTok and Instagram videos in a dedicated carousel. The aim is to keep users who are searching for entertainment inside
TaskRabbit resets customer passwords due to suspicious network activity
TaskRabbit has detected suspicious activity on its network, and as such, an unknown number of forced password resets were set in motion. According to the company, this is a
Arbitrary access vulnerabilities found in Dell Wyse thin clients
Researchers have discovered two vulnerabilities in Dell Wyse thin clients. If these devices were exploited by attackers, they could gain access to arbitrary files. Under the Common Vulnerability Scoring System,
Group of 19 security firms launches Ransomware Task Force
A group of leading industry names such as Microsoft and McAfee has launched a Ransomware Task Force to help in the fight against ransomware attacks. The new group will work
Firefox to implement network partitioning as an answer to tracking
From v85 and onwards, Firefox will ship with network partitioning as an anti-tracking defence. The new feature is scheduled to go live in January 2021. It is based on what
Beware of infected Google Chrome and Microsoft Edge extensions
Researchers from Avast report that around 3 million Google Chrome and Microsoft Edge users may have been infected with malware that is hidden in browser extensions. Once infected, your browser
Twitter to shut down its Periscope apps
Twitter has announced that by March 2021, Periscope as a service will no longer be available. With that said, live video streaming will still be an option through the main
Security researchers discover PgMiner botnet that attacks PostgreSQL databases
Security researchers have discovered a botnet – referred to as PgMiner – that attacks PostgreSQL databases with a weak level of security that are running on Linux servers. Palo Alto