A web extension is a small software application that adds a capacity or functionality to a web browser. Web extensions are like a double-edged sword. Even though they make your online experience better and increase productivity, they also pose huge threats to both your privacy and security. Being the most over-sighted weakest link in the browser security model, extensions sit between the browser application and the...
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Are you an Apple user? Do you use third-party keyboard apps on your phone? If you do not already know, on iOS, third-party keyboard extensions can function fully on its own without access to other outside services and therefore, are not allowed to store what you type unless you grant “full access” permissions to enable some additional features through network access. After the release of iOS...
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It was revealed that between November 2018 and May 2019, senior members of Tibetan groups received ill-intentioned links on WhatsApp by people posing as NGO workers, journalists and other fake personas. Among the victims that were targeted by the hackers include the Private Office of Tibetan Buddhist leader the Dalai Lama, the Central Tibetan Administration, the Tibetan Parliament, Tibetan human rights groups, and individuals holding...
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For the past few years, a large number of hacking groups in Russia have been known to be one of the most experienced players in cyberspace, coming up with very specialised hacking skills as well as devices for cyber espionage. Over the past 3 decades, Russian hacking groups like Fancy Bear, Turla Cozy Bear, Sandworm Team and Berserk Bear were the cause of many high profile...
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An urgent and important software update was released by Google for their Chrome web browser and it is crucial that all users upgrade to the latest available version as soon as possible. The new version - Chrome 77.0.3865.90, is available to users worldwide from Wednesday and it contains security patches for 1 critical and 3 high-risk security vulnerabilities. The most severe could allow remote hackers to...
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The world of connected consumer electronics, IoT, and smart devices is growing faster than ever with tens of billions of connected devices streaming and sharing data wirelessly over the Internet. It is fast. It is efficient. But is it secure? As we connect everything from coffee maker to front-door locks and cars to the Internet, we are sacrificing security for efficiency and creating more potential—and...
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Before making your calendar public, a security warning would have popped out – “Making your calendar public will make all events visible to the world, including via Google search. Are you sure?” If you have ever shared your Google Calendars publicly in the past which should not be publicly accessible now, you ought to check your Google settings and ensure that you are not exposing all...
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Coding classes will be made compulsory for upper primary pupils in Singapore starting next year. This is part of the government’s effort to ensure an inclusive digital society and will help to cultivate local talents for the emerging digital economy. Conducted by the Education Ministry and Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA), the 10-hour enrichment programme will be piloted this year at some schools for pupils after...
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Computers have undoubtedly made our lives easier but do you know we can be even more efficient when using one? Here are some helpful shortcuts you can use to boost your productivity! Windows Shortcut Keys: Windows Key + R: Opens the Run menu. Windows Key + E: Opens Explorer. Alt + Tab: Switch between open programs. Windows Key + Up Arrow: Maximize current window. Ctrl + Shift + Esc: Open Task Manager. ...
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