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bitdefender.com > en-au > blog > hotforsecurity > google-play-early-access-exploit-deceptive-apps

Google Play's Early Access program may be exploited by potentially deceptive apps

2+ day, 15+ hour ago   (1236+ words) Google created the Early Access program to help developers gather feedback before releasing finished applications. However, the feature appears to have become an attractive destination for some developers who may exploit one important aspect: users cannot leave public reviews or…...

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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

4+ day, 14+ 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 > big-tech-cyber-defense-ai-cyber-attacks

Big Tech calls for cyber-defense before AI attacks surge

2+ week, 1+ day ago   (873+ words) A coalition of technology companies, cybersecurity vendors, banks and other organizations is calling for an urgent global effort to strengthen cyber defenses as artificial intelligence reshapes the threat landscape. The open letter, published by OpenAI, warns that organizations have a…...

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

10 common VPN mistakes to avoid

4+ week, 2+ day 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

4+ week, 2+ day 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 > apple-bug-bounty-ai-missing-exploits

Apple's bug bounty program is drowning in so much AI slop, it is in danger of missing serious exploits

1+ mon, 6+ day ago   (535+ words) Apple has imposed strict new submission limits on its bug bounty portal after finding itself overwhelmed by low-quality, AI generated vulnerability reports - many of which were found to be describing security flaws that simply didn't exist. According to a report…...

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bitdefender.com > en-us > blog > hotforsecurity > best-cybersecurity-solution-small-business

Best Cybersecurity Solution for Small Businesses

1+ mon, 1+ week ago   (1113+ words) The best cybersecurity solution is the one that lets you run your business without worrying about scams, ransomware, lost devices, or employee mistakes. Good cybersecurity is like a seatbelt. You rarely think about it when everything is fine, but when…...

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bitdefender.com > en-us > blog > hotforsecurity > openais-hacks-hugging-face

OpenAI's AI "goes rogue" and hacks Hugging Face: what you need to know

1+ mon, 2+ week ago   (828+ words) You can't have failed to hear the news headlines: "AI agent went rogue and hacked startup by itself, OpenAI reveals", "Firm hacked by rogue OpenAI models says it is 'a wake-up call'", and even "Humanity is no longer in control…...

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bitdefender.com > en-us > blog > hotforsecurity > password-managers-for-small-businesses-are-they-worth-it

Password managers for small businesses

1+ mon, 4+ week ago   (1127+ words) Many cyberattacks begin with a stolen, guessed, or reused password. When employees manage dozens of accounts, from Google Workspace to banking, accounting, and social media, it becomes tempting to reuse passwords or save them in unsafe places. But password reuse…...

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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, 6+ day 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…...