CYBERSECURITY RISKS

May 22 2025TECHNOLOGY

The Enormous Data Leak That Could Have Been a Cybercriminal's Goldmine

The internet is full of dangers, and one of the scariest is the possibility of sensitive data being accidentally left open for anyone to find. This fear became a reality when a huge collection of 184 million records was found exposed online. This wasn't just any data; it included login details for big names like Apple, Facebook, and Google, along with accounts connec...

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May 02 2025TECHNOLOGY

AirPlay Flaws: How to Keep Your iPhone Safe from Hackers

Apple devices are a common target for hackers. This is because they are widely used and have features that can be exploited. One such feature is AirPlay, which lets users stream content between Apple devices. Recently, it was found that AirPlay has serious security flaws. These flaws can allow hackers to take control of devices connected to the same Wi-Fi network. T...

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Mar 20 2025HEALTH

Cybersecurity in Health Tech: What's Really at Stake?

The health tech world has grown a lot in the past ten years. It's brought in new tools to help with health care. But with these new tools come new worries. Cybersecurity issues can do more than just steal data. They can actually hurt people's health and safety. This is a big deal. People's views on risk are shaped by many things. These things go beyond just the ...

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Feb 07 2025TECHNOLOGY

Crypto Thieves Strike: Hidden Dangers in Your Phone Gallery

Imagine if that innocent screenshot saved on your phone could cost you big? Cybercriminals have come up with a new way to steal cryptocurrencies from unsuspecting users. This sneaky malware, dubbed SparkCat, can scan your phone screenshots using your phone's own technology designed to detect text in images. It searches for those special sets of words used t...

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Dec 24 2024HEALTH

Cybersecurity in Medical Devices: Balancing Benefits and Risks

As healthcare goes digital, connected medical devices are becoming more common. These smart gadgets offer plenty of benefits, but they also come with unique cybersecurity risks that can harm patients. In Europe and the U. S. , regulations require these risks to be considered during the benefit-risk analysis (BRA) for device approval. The BRA is a crucial step that ch...

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