Topic: vpn usage
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The VPN Panic Is Just Beginning
The UK's Online Safety Act implementation has caused a dramatic surge in VPN usage as residents use them to bypass new mandatory age verification requirements for online content. Government officials and the Children's Commissioner have identified VPNs as a major loophole undermining the child pr...
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US bets on AI to catch insider trading in prediction markets
The CFTC is actively targeting U.S. traders who use VPNs to access offshore prediction markets like Polymarket, with Chairman Michael Selig vowing to find and prosecute them. The agency is deploying AI-driven automation to analyze trading patterns and flag potential manipulation, helping manage i...
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Microsoft warns travelers of hotel Wi-Fi security risks
Microsoft warns of an active Russian-backed hacking campaign targeting hotel Wi-Fi networks, using fake Microsoft 365 login pages to steal credentials during peak summer travel. Cybersecurity expert Peter Tran advises travelers to verify they are on the hotel’s authentic network, and to treat any...
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Why Streaming Giants Can't Stop Piracy
In parts of the Middle East and North Africa, access to legal streaming is blocked by sanctions, banking restrictions, and licensing gaps, making unofficial channels a necessity rather than a choice. Economic crises and currency devaluations in countries like Syria, Lebanon, and Egypt make dollar...
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Inside Iran's Longest Internet Blackout
Iran is experiencing a prolonged and deliberate nationwide internet blackout, creating unreliable connectivity to obscure state violence and a severe crackdown with a high death toll. The regime fears an open internet as it enables real-time documentation and mobilization, leading to heavy invest...
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Iran's Internet Future: More Uncertain Than Ever
A near-total internet blackout in Iran has isolated nearly 90 million people, exacerbated by regional conflict that risks damaging critical infrastructure and prolonging connectivity issues. The regime enforces this digital isolation through sophisticated blocking techniques, heavily promoting it...
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10 Browser Safety Tips to Stop 50% of Cyberattacks
Web browsers are involved in nearly half of all cybersecurity incidents, making them a primary target for varied threats like phishing and credential theft. Key protective measures include promptly installing browser updates, carefully inspecting website addresses for security indicators, and usi...
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Check If Your Home Network Is Hacked
A new tool called IP Check from GreyNoise allows users to quickly see if their public IP address has been flagged for malicious activity, such as being part of a botnet, providing an essential proactive security check. Compromised home networks can be hijacked to route harmful traffic for attacks...
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X's 'About This Account' Feature Sparks Widespread Confusion
X's new 'About This Account' feature has caused confusion by displaying inaccurate location details, leading the company to temporarily remove unreliable account creation information while promising improvements. User backlash escalated into accusations of foreign influence due to flawed data, ex...
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Smart Home Breach? Don't Expect Government Help
A global review of government cybersecurity guidance for smart homes reveals a heavy focus on preventative measures, like software updates and strong passwords, but a significant lack of support for recovery after a breach. While most countries studied have cyber incident reporting systems, none ...
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Protect Your Windows 10 From Hackers With This One Step
Windows 10's official security support ended in October 2025, leaving systems without critical patches and creating a significant, growing vulnerability risk. Users can temporarily mitigate this risk by enrolling in a paid Extended Security Updates program or by relying on Microsoft Defender upda...
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'About This Account' Exposes X's Vast Foreign Troll Network
X's "About This Account" feature has exposed a vast network of foreign-operated accounts posing as American political voices, revealing the extensive scale of influence operations on the platform. Users quickly identified numerous inauthentic accounts, such as pro-MAGA profiles from Nigeria and i...
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The 'Papers, Please' Internet Is Here
Global mandatory online age verification is rapidly expanding from initial UK proposals to worldwide legislation, with the EU, Australia, and the U.S. Supreme Court enabling such requirements. Implementation reveals significant challenges including security vulnerabilities, loopholes, VPN usage, ...
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Overcoming Cybersecurity Fears to Pursue Your Dreams
Pursuing a creative career doesn’t have to be hindered by cybersecurity fears, as practical solutions like guest WiFi networks, dedicated business internet plans, and mobile hotspots can protect your work and clients. Protect your digital assets with robust antivirus software, VPNs, and encrypted...
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Valve to Challenge New York Loot Box Lawsuit
Valve is contesting a New York lawsuit over loot boxes, arguing they are a common industry feature and that it has cooperated with authorities to explain its virtual economies. The company's defense emphasizes the voluntary, cosmetic nature of its loot boxes and states it will comply with future ...
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X's New 'About This Account' Feature Is a Hit
X has launched a new "About This Account" feature to increase transparency by displaying account details, but its geographic location data has sparked widespread debate. The feature revealed that some prominent political accounts, including those aligned with MAGA, appear to be operating from cou...
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UK Steam Users Now Require Credit Card for Mature Content Games
Steam now requires UK users to store a valid credit card to verify age for accessing mature-rated games and content, in compliance with the UK's Online Safety Act. Valve uses credit card verification instead of facial recognition to protect user privacy and prevent account sharing, shifting age c...
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Hackers Hijack AWS Accounts with AiTM Phishing & Fake Domains
A sophisticated phishing campaign targets AWS users with spoofed security emails, directing them to fake login pages on deceptive domains to steal credentials. The attack uses an adversary-in-the-middle (AiTM) framework to intercept and relay login data in real-time, bypassing multi-factor authen...
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