Contractor recruitment fraud is a long-running scam that preys on temporary work agencies, and unfortunately, it's still thriving in 2023. Fraudsters posing as legitimate clients and contractors work together to defraud recruitment agencies out of thousands of pounds, sometimes even reaching six-figure values
Dril and AOC Join Bluesky: What Does it Mean for Branding?
several decentralized alternatives have emerged in recent years, including Bluesky. In a significant branding move, two of Twitter's most prominent personalities, Dril and AOC, have joined Bluesky, raising the platform's profile and potentially signaling a shift away from Twitter.
Cybersecurity Awareness for Tourists: Tips for Safe Online Booking
The tourism industry is a lucrative target for cybercriminals who seek to obtain and sell stolen travel points, hotel rewards, and airline credentials. According to a report by Check Point Research, the rise of global and regional threat actors targeting online travel and hospitality customers is alarming.
SLP Vulnerability Unleashes DDoS Attacks with Amplification Factor of 2200x
DDoS attacks have been a problem for years, but a new vulnerability in the Service Location Protocol (SLP) could enable massive attacks with an amplification factor of up to 2200X. In this article, we'll explain how DDoS attacks work, what SLP is, and how to mitigate the SLP vulnerability.
The Hilarious Tale of a Marketing Genius and His $4.99 Domain Name
Meet Philip Giustini, a 42-year-old marketing guru from San Piero a Sieve, just 10 minutes away from the famous Mugello racetrack. He's the owner of the Marketing Toys agency, and he knows a thing or two about making an impact in the digital world. And he proved it when he registered the opentomeraviglia.it domain for just $4.99.
Understanding the Internet Censorship Situation in Turkmenistan
Turkmenistan is one of the world's most isolated countries, and it's not just geographically. The country is known for its harsh dictatorship and heavily censored internet. The country is ranked among the worst countries in the world for freedom of speech and press freedom.
Drag Queens vs. Guns: A Tennessee Tale of Hypocrisy and Satire
In a shocking turn of events, Governor Bill Lee of Tennessee has become the latest victim of cyber-attack. The Tennessee Legislature, known for its harsh stance on drag performances, has been left reeling from an unexpected hit to its digital presence.
International Law Enforcement Agencies Shut Down Genesis Market
A coalition of international law enforcement agencies, led by the FBI in the United States and the Dutch National Police, have coordinated the takedown of Genesis Market, a major online criminal marketplace that offered packages of stolen credentials for sale to cybercriminals. Genesis Market facilitated cybercrime by advertising and selling stolen access credentials used to compromise accounts...
Former Hill Staffer Launches SenateUnionTracker.com
Gabe Garbowit, a former Hill staffer for Senator Tina Smith, D-Minn, recently launched SenateUnionTracker.com to track union support or opposition of all 100 senators. Garbowit aims to get every senator on the record on two questions: would they support collective bargaining protections for Senate staff? And would they support their own staff unionizing? The website is an attempt to improve...
Indian Court Restrains Getmyuni Education Services Pvt Ltd
The Dwarka Court in Delhi has issued a restraining order against Getmyuni Education Services Pvt Ltd, a startup that claims to be education technology-based. The order restrains the company from using the name, information and details of Usha Martin University from Jharkhand and Mangalyatan University from Uttar Pradesh on its website.