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Top 13+ Scary Halloween Computer Pranks to Share a Laugh

How to go trick-or-treating in the digital realm. Cool Halloween computer jokes and pranks to pull.

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New Microsoft Phishing Campaign Targets Office365 Users

Links to the phishing domains come from compromised accounts (including LinkedIn). How hackers combine tactics in an advanced phishing threat.

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Scam Alert: Digi Phishing Campaign Detected, Asking Credentials for a Prize

A different fake social accounts campaign also used Digi branding. Potential of electoral fraud in addition to financial fraud.

Institutions | INTERMEDIATE READ

GDPR after Brexit: No Deal and All Other Exit Scenarios Explained

What happens if there is a No Deal Brexit. How will data compliance change after Brexit.

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Heimdal™ Security Launches Heimdal™ Email Security, the Solution against Business Email Compromise (BEC)

How the new email security solution will work & how it will impact the security landscape.

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Heimdal Security Is a Finalist for Computing Security Awards 2019 in Three Categories!

Our nomination and what it means. We couldn’t have done it without you!

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SECURITY ALERT: GermanWiper Ransomware Erases Your Data Even If You Pay

How the GermanWiper ransomware infects computers. The data is wiped from the start, with no chance of recovery.

Microsoft Windows | INTERMEDIATE READ

Windows Defender Vulnerabilities: How the Latest Malware Can Disable It

Trickbot and its sneaky ways of disabling Windows Defender without your knowledge. Why you can’t rely on system defenses alone.

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SECURITY ALERT: Android Ransomware FileCoder Strain Emerges

Ransomware Locks Local Files in the Device. The Malware Spreads via SMS Messages

Data security | INTERMEDIATE READ

Are Push Notifications Safe? Security Risks and How to Disable Them Across Devices

Get Rid of Unwanted Notifications in Browsers and Apps to Avoid Malware Infection.

Account security | SLOW READ

Cybersecurity for Gamers 101: Gaming Malware and Online Risks

The Worst Security Issues in Games. How to Avoid Getting Infected.

Data security | SLOW READ

25 Travel Safety Tips (Digital Online Security and Offline Security)

How to Stay Safe While on the Go. The Best Security Practices for Travelers

All things Heimdal | QUICK READ

Danske Heimdal™ Security køber BasicBytes og lancerer Heimdal™ Privileged Access Management

I et markedstræk der forsøger, at gøre livet for IT administratorer lettere har Heimdal Security A/S købt BasicBytes IVS

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Facial Recognition Software 101: Current Debates and How to Elude It

Learn How Facial Recognition Software Works and How to Confuse It. The Current Debates Surrounding the Use of Facial Recognition Software

Financial protection | QUICK READ

Security Alert: Mass Credit Card Stealing Campaign Detected in Online Shops

Over 100 shops infected with malicious scripts. Credit card information stolen over the past 5 months.

Cybersecurity interviews | INTERMEDIATE READ

GDPR and Data Breach Risks: An Interview with Bogdan Manolea of ApTI

GDPR One Year Later – How Well Was It Implemented?

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New .NET-based Malware Karkoff Intelligently Adapts to Security Settings

Here’s how the new malware works and how to stay safe

Account security | INTERMEDIATE READ

Top 550+ Funny Passwords Ever Encountered

Funny Passwords, but also Insecure. Have a Laugh but Never Use Them!

Data security | INTERMEDIATE READ

Why You Need IT and Cybersecurity Training: Hidden Dangers

All the ways in which malware can reach your data and how to avoid becoming an easy target

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