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bitdefender.com > en-au > blog > hotforsecurity > us-military-turned-off-ad-tracking-phones

The US military just turned off ad tracking on its phones. Maybe you should too

5+ day, 16+ hour ago   (445+ words) Branches of the US military have reportedly disabled ad-tracking on government-issued phones and computers, following concerns that commercially-available location data has been used to target American forces in the Middle East. Confirmation that the US Army, Air Force, Navy, and…...

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bitdefender.com > en-us > blog > hotforsecurity > whatsapp-account-theft-defense

WhatsApp makes account theft harder

2+ week, 4+ day ago   (826+ words) WhatsApp is strengthening account protection with full passwords for two-step verification, support for multiple passkeys and more information about calls from unknown numbers. New account-security upgrades are meant to make account takeovers more difficult and help users think twice before…...

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bitdefender.com > en-us > blog > hotforsecurity > malicious-firefox-add-ons-stealing-cryptowallet-seed-phrases-browser-credentials

Malicious Firefox add-ons caught stealing cryptowallet seed phrases and browser credentials

2+ week, 6+ day ago   (543+ words) Every time you add an extension or plugin to your browser, there's a risk that you might be doing more than managing your cryptocurrency wallet, generating passwords, taking notes, or tracking sports results. There's a chance that you have just…...

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bitdefender.com > en-us > blog > hotforsecurity > bloctel-data-breach-phone-numbers-leaked

Bloctel Data Breach: Was Your Phone Number Leaked?

3+ week, 5+ day ago   (557+ words) If you’re a French citizen who registered your phone number with Bloctel to avoid unwanted marketing calls, you may want to be extra careful about unexpected calls and messages. France's Directorate General for Competition Policy, Consumer Affairs and Fraud Control…...

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bitdefender.com > en-au > blog > hotforsecurity > common-vpn-mistakes

10 common VPN mistakes to avoid

1+ mon, 17+ hour ago   (914+ words) Installing a VPN is a great first step toward protecting your privacy online. But simply turning it on doesn't guarantee you're getting the full benefit. Many people unknowingly make small mistakes that reduce their privacy, affect performance, or create a…...

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bitdefender.com > en-us > blog > hotforsecurity > fake-chrome-vpn-extensions-proxy-traffic

737 fake Chrome VPN extensions route user traffic

1+ mon, 18+ hour ago   (408+ words) Hundreds of Chrome extensions posing as VPN and privacy tools were linked to a coordinated operation that redirected browser traffic through shared SOCKS5 proxy infrastructure. Some also impersonated established security brands and advertised premium servers that didn’t actually exist. The scale…...

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bitdefender.com > en-us > blog > hotforsecurity > hackers-are-using-stolen-discord-accounts-to-spread-fake-mrbeast-giveaways

Hackers are using stolen Discord accounts to spread fake MrBeast giveaways

2+ mon, 1+ week ago   (692+ words) Discord users are facing a growing wave of account hijackings that turn their profiles into tools for cybercriminals spreading scams. Instead of creating fake accounts, scammers take over real Discord profiles and use them to send messages promoting fake MrBeast…...

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bitdefender.com > en-us > blog > hotforsecurity > india-pause-whatsapp-username

India halts WhatsApp usernames amid scam fears

2+ mon, 1+ week ago   (241+ words) India has asked WhatsApp to suspend the rollout of its upcoming username feature while regulators assess whether it could increase phishing, impersonation, and online fraud. The issue is delicate for WhatsApp, as usernames were supposed to give people more privacy....

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bitdefender.com > en-us > blog > hotforsecurity > facial-recognition-parents-guide

Should parents allow facial recognition for their kids?

2+ mon, 1+ week ago   (1187+ words) A recent class action lawsuit against The Walt Disney Company over Disneyland's use of facial recognition technology at park entrances has sparked a conversation many families may not have expected to have during a day out with the kids. s…...

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bitdefender.com > en-us > blog > hotforsecurity > whatsapp-safety-prompt-before-you-chat-with-strangers

WhatsApp Tests New Safety Prompt for Stranger Chats

2+ mon, 2+ week ago   (416+ words) WhatsApp is testing a new safety feature that reminds users on Android and iOS when they're about to start a conversation with someone they don't know, according to recent reports. The feature, still in the rollout phase, appears before users…...