Amazon’s Counterfeit Crimes Unit help bag more Cisco counterfeiters
Amazon’s Counterfeit Crimes Unit helped law enforcement nab 3 more bad actors for selling Cisco counterfeits. Read on for more!
Tesla data breach was caused by “insider wrongdoing”
A Tesla data breach that affected 75,000+ users was caused by “insider wrongdoing,” according to Maine’s Attorney General.
Online privacy: Eight ways to mitigate Google and Facebook tracking
The concerns surrounding online privacy have become more significant than ever before; here are some tips to help mitigate big tech tracking.
How to use your Android phone to tell if an unknown AirTag is tracking you
Android devices now have the ability to natively detect if a rogue AirTag is tracking your location. Follow these four easy steps to enable it!
Public Wi-Fi: Five reasons you should never use it
In this article, we’ll explore five compelling reasons why you should think twice before connecting to public Wi-Fi networks.
The problem of convenience: Why consumers always choose convenience over privacy
In today’s rapidly evolving digital landscape, the balance between convenience and privacy has become an ever-present challenge.
The Illusion of Privacy: Why using Linux and a Degoogled Phone may not completely safeguard your data
While using Linux and a Degoogled Phone may increase your security profile, there are problems going this route as well. One of the traps new users can fall for is the illusion of privacy.
Mischief Managed: How Canopy can help parents make the Internet safer for their children
If parenting in the digital age is a minefield, then Canopy is the ultimate shield protecting both you and your child from the dangers of the internet and those who use it.
Data risk mitigation: Four essential steps you should take
For proper data risk mitigation, ensure regular backups, encrypt your files, continually classify data, and scan your network to uncover potential signs of a cyberattack early.
The top 5 most common email scams and how to protect yourself
Email scams are still a major threat to internet users all over the world, and these are 5 of the top scams to be aware of and protect yourself from.
Solid passwords are more important than ever; here are some tips to improve them
Passwords are more important now than ever before, but millions are still using a weak security. Here are some tips to improve that.
Meta’s Threads by Instagram collects A LOT of data
The newest social media app to hit the market is Meta’s Threads by Instagram. It turns out, it tracks a whole lot of information when in use.
Infographic: Understanding the rise of DevOps engineering
The future of Mobile DevOps engineering is marked by several key trends and emerging technologies that will shape the industry. As the demand for mobile … Read more…
Ten VPN services worth looking into in 2023
VPN services are a popular way for users to add a layer of protection to their online activity, here are ten services worth looking into in 2023.
MeWe opening up profiles for web view without an account
MeWe, an alternative social network, has announced it will be opening up MeWe to allow others to see your profile on the web even if they aren’t a user.
Smart home technology is more popular than ever, but is it right for you?
We cover smart home technology extensively here at CurrentSpotlight, but this tech isn’t for everyone. Let’s find out why.
HP: Threat actors are hijacking users’ Chrome browsers when downloading from pirating sites
While pirating sites might look appealing, they have more than just good files that can be downloaded. Read on for more.
NordPass study finds tech/IT employees are STILL using stupid passwords
The latest study by NordPass, a password manager created by NordVPN, shows that “123456” and “password” still top the list for the 10 most used passwords in the technology and IT sectors.
Dental insurance company MCNA hit with ransomware attack
Dental insurance company MCNA (Managed Care of North America) has been hit by a ransomware attack exposing the data of nearly 9 million users.
Amazon fined $25 million by FTC for child privacy violations involving Alexa
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has fined Amazon $25 million for allegedly violating child privacy through Alexa.
Forty-eight states sue Avid Telecom over robocalls
Forty-eight state attorneys general and the District of Columbia are suing Avid Telecom over billions of robocalls.
Samsung’s Knox Security platform turns ten years old
First introduced at Mobile World Congress 2013, Samsung’s Knox Security platform turns ten years old this year.
Here are five cybersecurity measures a small business can use to safeguard its online presence
Protecting your small business’s online presence is essential to maintain customer trust; here are five cybersecurity measures a small business can implement.
Passwords, protecting your data, and password managers
This might sound like a broken record, but strong passwords are essential in protecting your online privacy and data.
Vehicle Privacy Report provides users with a way to check what data carmakers collect
If you ever wondered what data your car might be collecting, there is a new tool for that, and it’s called Vehicle Privacy Report.
Brave Search now uses its own index, jettison’s Bing indexing
Brave Search removes the last remnant of Bing’s indexing from its search results page and now uses its own indexing.
The Protecting Kids on Social Media Act would ban kids under 13 from joining social media
Protecting kids is one of our biggest responsibilities, and a new federal bill seeks to protect them by keeping them off social media.
What is SIM cloning, and how do I protect myself?
SIM cloning is a form of hacking that can end poorly for the target of such an attack. This is what it is and how to protect yourself.
