How do QR codes work, and should you scan them?

QR codes are two-dimensional barcodes that can store greater amounts of information than traditional barcodes. These digi-squares are…

Blockchain hackers netted over $100 million in Q1 2021

Cryptocurrencies had a strong start this year, with crypto asset prices, such as Bitcoin (BTC), reaching record-heights. However, that caught the attention of cybercriminals.

Over 5 billion personal records were leaked in Q1 of 2021

In these times of technology, everybody that uses the internet has a lot of personal information online. However, vicious cybercriminals find weaknesses in huge companies which hold sensitive data about you, and with a blink of an eye, it could be all stolen away.

What is adware, and is it dangerous?

Adware is a threat that blasts ads and other promotional content on your screen. Nowadays, we live in an ad-driven world, and almost every…

Zero-day or the unknown flaws that lead to hacks

Zero-day is a menacing term for any vendor or user of software in question. First of all, it has a dual meaning. It can refer to previously…

Americans lost $1.19 billion to imposter scams in 2020

Atlas VPN findings reveal that Americans lost $1.19 billion to imposter fraud in 2020, which is $613.8 million more than the previous year, representing a 106.56% increase.

What is synthetic identity theft?

Synthetic identity theft occurs when criminals create fraudulent identities by combining fake and legitimate information. This unlawful…

83% of UK businesses face phishing attacks as threat's penetration looms

Due to more people working at home, phishing attacks have increased tremendously over the last year. Lack of cybersecurity in the home environment has made people more vulnerable to receiving fraudulent emails or being directed to deceiving websites.