VPNRanks Blog 2021 Archives - Page 4 of 28

Microsoft Accounts Can Now Go Fully Passwordless

September 16, 2021
Rachelle J. Alley
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Microsoft has announced to go completely passwordless on its Microsoft accounts and would let users sign into their accounts using other verification methods and tools like the Microsoft Authenticator app, security key, Windows Hello, or

Former US Intelligence Officers penalized after working for UAE

September 15, 2021
Gerald Hunt
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On September 14, 2021, three former U.S. intelligence operatives who served as cyber spies for the UAE admitted breaking U.S. hacking laws and bans on selling military technology in a settlement to evade prosecution. The

Kape Technologies acquires ExpressVPN in a $936 Million deal

September 14, 2021
Gerald Hunt
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Launched in 2013, Kape Technologies, previously known as Crossrider, made money by building software that enabled people to create extensions that could allow them to do Ad injection. The company later changed its name after

Tech Giant Olympus hit by BlackMatter Ransomware

September 13, 2021
Rachelle J. Alley
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Japanese technology giant Olympus, known for manufacturing digital and optical copying technology, was hit by a ransomware attack by the BlackMatter group. According to a statement by Olympus, there is an ongoing investigation over a ‘potential cybersecurity

McDonald’s Leaks Credential for the Monopoly VIP Database to Winners

September 10, 2021
Rachelle J. Alley
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The popular fast-food chain McDonald’s accidentally sent out more information than they should – along with coupons for free fries, the emails also included passwords of a database associated with its Monopoly VIP game. The

Notorious Russian Ransomware Gang ‘REvil’ Resurfaces Raising Security Concerns

September 8, 2021
Gerald Hunt
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Dark web portals once administered by the REvil ransomware gang have come back online today, sparking concerns that the celebrated ransomware gang will soon recommence its attacks. During the July 4th US holiday, the group

ProtonMail Shares Activist’s IP Address with Europol Despite Its “No Log” Claims

October 18, 2021
Minnie J. Hamilton
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Despite its “no logs” policy, end-to-end encrypted email service, ProtonMail discloses the IP address of anti-gentrification activists to law enforcement authorities, leading to arrests in France. An activist group in France has been fighting against

Apple Delays Controversial ‘Child Protection’ Feature After Privacy Outcry

September 6, 2021
Rachelle J. Alley
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Apple is delaying the launch of its child protection features and bowing down to the criticism that the feature would allegedly threaten user privacy. The outcry was about one specific feature announced last month that

WhatsApp Fined with a Record $267 million for Breaching EU Privacy Laws

September 3, 2021
Gerald Hunt
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WhatsApp – a cross-platform centralized instant messaging and voice-over-IP service owned by Facebook, has been fined €225 million ($267 million) by Ireland’s privacy watchdog for breaking the European Union’s data privacy rules. An 89-page summary

Twitter Creates ‘Safety Mode’ to Temporarily Block Accounts Caught Insulting Users

September 2, 2021
Rachelle J. Alley
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Twitter is all set to roll out a new security feature called ‘Safety Mode’ that blocks all accounts sending hurtful remarks, insulting, and using unpleasant language for 7 days. According to the company, the feature