The UK Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) has levied a fine of £200,000 (US $260,000) against a sole trader who sent almost one million spam text messages to people across the country - many of whom were already struggling with debt. According to an ICO press...
Early this month, the Canadian Tire Corporation (CTC) confirmed a data breach that exposed customer information from one of its e-commerce databases. While the incident has faded from the headlines, it still serves as a powerful reminder that personal data, even if...
Imagine a simple scenario: a kid playing Roblox wants to enhance his gameplay by downloading some files he found online. He installs the files and a countdown starts. A simple message accompanied by an image referencing Adolf Hitler demands payment via gift card,...
Twitch scams prey on speed and hype. If you’re in the crosshairs, slow down, double-check and never click or pay without checking the source. Why Twitch is a ripe target Twitch mixes live video, fast-moving chat, hype-driven rewards such as drops and giveaways, and...
If you thought your postings on LinkedIn were safe from the AI-training arms race, think again. The Microsoft-owned professional networking site has quietly announced that from Monday, 3 November 2025, it will be using profile details, public posts, feed activity...
Bitdefender Recognized as a Leader in the IDC MarketScape: Worldwide Consumer Digital Life Protection 2025 Vendor Assessment What “Digital Life Protection” Really Means Your digital lives stretch far beyond a single device. Your identity, privacy, devices, and family...
