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| OCT 1In her newsletter, Chick here to subscribe, Kim Komondo writes:“Your DNA, for sale: 23andMe’s stock is close to being delisted, and the entire board of directors has quit. Now, the CEO says she’s open to selling the company, including the DNA of 15 million customers. Imagine insurers using your genetic predispositions to calculate your risk. Ugh. Log in and delete your account ASAP. SEP 30Ten Simple Security Actions That Keep You Much Safer Online https://www.pcworld.com/article/2405341/10-simple-actions-that-keep-you-safer-online.html SEP 29Windows includes built-in ransomware protection. Here’s how to turn it onhttps://www.pcworld.com/article/2245853/how-to-turn-on-microsoft-windows-built-in-ransomware-protection.html SEP 25How Scammers Use QR Codes to Steal—and How You Can Protect Yourselfhttps://www.msn.com/en-us/news/technology/how-scammers-use-qr-codes-to-steal-and-how-you-can-protect-yourself/ss-AA1qJfLL?ocid=msedgdhp&pc=U531&cvid=508778429bc34edb9c3739e1ab01035f&ei=7Max’s Note: When about to scan a QR code on some form of placard, (as at a gas pump) pass your finger over it to determine if possibly “someone else’s” QR Code sticker might be covering the original. This could be at a restaurant (that uses QR Codes to replace paper menus, or at a gasoline pump. Let’s be careful out there. SEP 24Massive data leak could mean one-third of Americans has data leaked onlinehttps://www.techradar.com/pro/massive-data-leak-could-mean-one-third-of-americans-has-data-leaked-online On this particular breach, large enough for Kim Komando to create a special bulletin to her followers, she cautions: 100M records exposed“Another day, another monumental data breach. Just because they’re getting more common doesn’t mean you can tune it out. In fact, it’s time to get even more serious about your private information and what’s posted online.“An estimated 106,316,633 records from U.S. citizens were exposed through “human error.” In this case, someone left a file totally unprotected online. Data of 2,319,873 people and organizations who subscribed to MC2 Data for background check services was exposed, too. Talk about a massive screwup. “Cybersecurity researchers say the company left a whopping 2.2 terabytes of private information open for anyone. MC2 Data owns several background check sites, including PrivateRecords.net, PrivateReports, PeopleSearcher, ThePeopleSearchers and PeopleSearchUSA. “Like thousands of other background check companies, MC2 Data gathers data from government sources, criminal records, employment history and family data.“The personal data left out in the open for anyone to access includes, but is not limited to:NamesEmail addressesIP addressesEncrypted passwordsPartial payment informationHome addressesBirth datesPhone numbersProperty recordsLegal recordsFamily, relative and neighbor dataEmployment histories ‘So far, MC2 Data hasn’t released a formal response to the breach. The story is still developing, but I wanted to make sure you knew about it.” SEP 22Sneaky scammers drain bank account in sinister phone phishing scheme – CyberGuy SEP 18National Security Agency is urging Americans to reboot our phones once a weekhttps://apple.news/AvZV9p7ZPTbmHThzpnNP-CQ Don’t trust that Google sign-in — how hackers are swiping passwords in ChromeHackers are swiping passwords from the real Google sign-in | Digital Trends SEP 16Toyota has a data dilemma after hackers leak 240GB of customer information | Fox News SEP 14Hacker Claims to Have Stolen 20GB Data Hoard from Capgemini, and is Threatening to Leak it Allhttps://www.msn.com/en-us/news/technology/hacker-claims-to-have-stolen-20gb-data-hoard-from-capgemini-and-is-threatening-to-leak-it-all/ar-AA1qx4k3?ocid=nl_article_link Avis Rent A Car cyberattack exposes nearly 300,000 customers’ informationhttps://apple.news/A5EphPTTyTyev9EnKIvCu2A SEP 10Massive credit card breach hits 1.7 MILLION peoplehttps://apple.news/A_XNORiVHQfmvtTARLoYtjA SEP 6Microsoft offers tips for long startup times on Windows PCs | PCWorld How to resize an image on your Windows PC or Machttps://www.msn.com/en-us/news/technology/how-to-resize-an-image-on-your-windows-pc-or-mac/ar-BB1iKOHD?ocid=emmxrotect Yourself-mmx-feeds Data Breach Victims Skyrocket over 1,100% – How To Protect YourselfData breach victims skyrocket over 1,100%: How to protect yourself – CyberGuy SEP 5New Harry Potter named malware strikes revealing a global espionage campaign – CyberGuy SEP 4CBIZ says web page breach lead to customer data thefthttps://www.msn.com/en-us/news/technology/cbiz-says-web-page-breach-lead-to-customer-data-theft/ar-AA1pVWFZ?ocid=emmx-mmx-feeds US Authorities Issue RansomHub Ransomware Alert | TechRadar 10 Security Tips Your IT Department Wishes You’d Followhttps://www.msn.com/en-us/money/other/10-security-tips-your-it-department-wishes-you-d-follow/ar-AA1nn32J?ocid=emmx-mmx-feeds How to Find Your Windows 11 or 10 Product Keyhttps://www.msn.com/en-us/money/other/how-to-find-your-windows-11-or-10-product-key/ar-AA1mTnfu?ocid=emmx-mmx-feeds |
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