LinkedIn caught guilty in BrowserGate Data Scandal
LinkedIn, the professional networking platform owned by Microsoft, has recently come under scrutiny in a data privacy controversy informally dubbed “BrowserGate.” The allegations suggest that the platform has been monitoring users’ browser activity through certain extensions, raising concerns about the extent of data collection and how that information is used. According to reports, LinkedIn is […]
Malware spread via LinkedIn and EV Charging Stations prone to Quishing Attacks
LinkedIn Used by Scammers to Distribute Malware: A New Threat LinkedIn, a leading platform for professional networking, is now being exploited by scammers to spread a malware known as Covertcatch. Mandiant, a security firm owned by Google, has uncovered that North Korean hackers are using LinkedIn to target individuals with fake job offers, leading them […]
Cyber Attacks that impacted billions and millions of online user accounts
In recent times, our focus has been on reporting the aftermath of cyber attacks and the challenges faced by their victims. In this article, we will shift our attention to the cyber attacks that have left a significant impact on millions and billions of online accounts. 1.) Yahoo: Back in September 2018, Yahoo, a pioneer […]
LinkedIn account hacks increased in the past couple of weeks
LinkedIn users are advised to prioritize enhancing the security of their accounts, given recent incidents in which several individuals in the tech community have experienced unauthorized access by hackers over the past two months. Hackers are showing no restraint in selecting targets, as any successfully compromised account can lead to financial gains for them. Typically, […]
Microsoft to pay $20m penalty for collecting children info without consent
Microsoft has made an official announcement that it will pay a $20m penalty to the US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) as it was found guilty of collecting children info via gaming consoles without their valid consent. Digging deep into the context, a lawsuit was slapped against the technology giant for collecting information of children playing […]
LinkedIn added new security features to weed out fraud and fake profiles
LinkedIn is a professional social media platform where learnt people interact to take their businesses to next level. But there are N number of instances where the platform has/is serving as a medium for criminals to create fake profiles to lure C-level employees with malicious intentions, sell fake counterfeit products, and act as a medium […]
LinkedIn being targeted by fake CISO Profile Positions in Large Companies
LinkedIn has publicly announced that for some reasons, its servers are being targeted by fake CISO Profiles that disclose vacant positions at large multinational companies. However, the profiles when probed are found to be fake and being targeted from Asian & African countries that have nothing to do with the company operations or vacancies. Krebs […]
LinkedIn fake job offers and emails leading to Cyber Frauds
LinkedIn, a professional social networking website, has become a part of our daily lives as it not only allows us to promote a business but also allows to network, job hunt and recruit new talent. However, not all seems to be well with the said online business, as it has disturbed the lives of many […]
