January 28, 2019

Razy Trojan Installs Malicious Browser Extensions to Steal Cryptocurrency

2 min read - Security researchers observed the Razy Trojan installing malicious extensions across multiple web browsers to steal cryptocurrency.

Data Protection November 27, 2018

How to Defend Against Malvertising Drive-By Attacks

3 min read - Malvertising — malware delivered by internet advertisements — can infect your computer even if you don't click on it. But there are steps you can take to protect yourself now.

March 19, 2018

Websites Replace Digital Certificates as Browsers Set Deadlines to Revoke Trust

2 min read - One of the largest certificate authorities announced that the vast majority of the top 1 million websites had replaced the digital certificates major browsers plan to phase out in the coming months.

March 1, 2018

Researchers Propose System That Enforces Private Web Browsing

2 min read - Researchers from MIT and Harvard University developed a system to enforce private browsing protections without any help from the user's web browser.

December 29, 2017

Web Tracking Threat Could Raise the Risk of Cybersecurity Breaches, Researchers Find

2 min read - Researchers are warning that web tracking firms can abuse password mechanisms to steal usernames and email addresses, increasing the risk of cybersecurity breaches.

December 28, 2017

Opera Offers First Built-In Cryptojacking Protection Tool

2 min read - The beta version of Opera 50 is the first major browser to offer a built-in mechanism that blocks cryptojacking, a new form of malware that leverages a victim's CPU to mine cryptocurrency.

Fraud Protection December 26, 2017

Beware of the Latest Punycode Attacks

2 min read - In recent months, security researchers have identified Punycode attacks as part of malvertising and phishing campaigns targeting both individual users and major email providers.

May 4, 2017

Nowhere to Hide: The Tor Browser Profiles Itself

2 min read - Security researcher Dr. Neal Krawetz reported that the Tor browser discloses details that could enable fraudsters to deduce individual use patterns.

April 19, 2017

Digital Privacy: The Value of Lies?

2 min read - Is digital privacy a right or a privilege? That's the most recent raging debate among consumers, and it could spur a new era of digital misinformation.

April 18, 2017

Punycode Enables Invisible Phishing Attacks

2 min read - Security researcher Xudong Zheng discovered a vulnerability in several popular web browsers that could enable fraudster to mask phishing attacks.