Is your computer potentially compromised by the Conficker worm? A recent advisory from CERT issued over the weekend highlights a simple way to check. If you find yourself unable to access two specific websites—one hosted by Symantec and another by McAfee—it could be a sign that your system is infected, as Conficker is known to block access to these security sites. Windows users are...

Beware Malicious VPNs An increasing number of Android users are turning to VPN applications to enhance their online privacy and protect their data. However, many are unaware of the dangers posed by unreliable or malicious VPNs available on app stores. Recently, Google's security team issued an alert highlighting the growing prevalence of harmful VPNs, some of which are designed to appear...

Recent guidance from the United States cybersecurity authorities emphasizes the potential dangers associated with personal VPN applications on mobile devices. The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has issued a clear warning: users should reconsider using individual VPN services. They highlight that while VPNs are often perceived as tools for enhanced privacy, many free or...

Twitter Users Targeted by Malicious Website Mimicking Popular App In what seems to be an endless cycle of cybersecurity threats, Twitter users find themselves once again in the crosshairs of malicious actors. This time, however, the threat doesn't involve the typical password-phishing schemes that have become all too familiar. Security researcher Rik Ferguson from Trend Micro has identified a...

Russia's tightening digital grip now threatens to sever access for nearly 100 million citizens reliant on WhatsApp. This popular messaging platform faces potential elimination from the Russian internet landscape. Regulator Roskomnadzor levies accusations of facilitating "terrorist activity" against the Meta-owned service, demanding compliance. This potential full ban intensifies an ongoing...