Jeremiah Fowler, a researcher with Security Discovery recently found an unprotected Elasticsearch databased owned by a company called SkyMed on the internet. According to his findings the database was configured such that it was open and visible to any browser. This allows anyone who stumbles across it to edit, download, or even delete data … [Read more...] about Stolen Personal And Medical Information Was Found Online
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Google Giving More Flexibility To Private Data Removal
Tech giant Google recently unveiled the next step in its plan to put more power in the hands of users when it comes to their own data. The most recent change involves the introduction of a new auto-delete feature tied to your Google account. It will allow you to set your Location History, Web data and App Activity data to auto-delete after … [Read more...] about Google Giving More Flexibility To Private Data Removal
Scammers Now Use Google Ads To Steal Information
There's a new scam afoot that involves using Google Ads. We're frankly surprised that it's working, but apparently, it's drawing some unsuspecting customers in. It appears to be an organized campaign. The unknown scam artists are creating ads with phrases like: "Amazon.com - Best place to get dream products. Best deals - Best support - … [Read more...] about Scammers Now Use Google Ads To Steal Information
Blog Email Providers Found To Have Signature Vulnerabilities
A team of security researchers have uncovered a serious flaw in several major email clients you need to be aware of. The flaw allows hackers to fake verified signatures, which gives their phishing and other email-based attacks the appearance of legitimacy. According to research conducted by the team, the following email clients are vulnerable … [Read more...] about Blog Email Providers Found To Have Signature Vulnerabilities
Android Wifi Hotspot App Leaks Network Passwords And Information
Do you use an Android App called 'WiFi Finder'? If so, be advised that your network password has likely been exposed, based on research conducted by Sanyam Jain, of the GDI Foundation. Jain discovered an unprotected database online associated with the app that contained more than two million network passwords. He reported his findings … [Read more...] about Android Wifi Hotspot App Leaks Network Passwords And Information
Popular Fitness Site Endures A Customer Information Breach
Do you frequent the website bodybuilding.com? If so, be advised that the site has been breached. According to a recent statement by the company behind the site, the breach occurred in February, 2019 and had its origins in a phishing email the company received back in July of 2018. A detailed account of the incident was published on the … [Read more...] about Popular Fitness Site Endures A Customer Information Breach
