Author Archives: Tahir

TalkTalk website hacked: it means my personal details are compromised :-(

The last week’s news came out direct from TalkTalk was a personal shock to me as I am also one of their customer and now I have been a victim of this cyber attack. The first thing I wanted to … Continue reading

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Underworld of Hackers; how they work and what you can do to protect yourself

Always wonder, what is the value of your personal information to hackers, why they want it and what potential threats may be on your way, once they have it? In this article you will not only see how underworld of … Continue reading

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GCHQ employs: dyslexic and dyspraxic spies

I came across an interesting article published in Sunday Telegraph about the employment of dyslexic young people by GCHQ. More than 100 dyslexic and dyspraxic ‘neuro diverse’ analysts were employed so far. Unfortunately in many countries of the world, this … Continue reading

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Free Site Recovers Files Locked By Cryptolocker

Previously, I shared some info about Cryptolocker (ransomware), discovered in September 2013 which is a malware that encrypts a windows user’s data files including documents, photos and music. So what was the only option for a Windows user to get that … Continue reading

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Why most credit hacks happening in US?

In recent years, more than 80 countries have upgraded to credit cards embedded with microchips. Cards with chips are inconceivably difficult to counterfeit, and there’s added security in every swipe: Terminals require a user’s PIN, and the information on the … Continue reading

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Wow….You’re infected—if you want to see your data again, pay us $300 in Bitcoins

Malware that takes computers hostage until users pay a ransom is getting meaner, and thanks to the growing prevalence of Bitcoin and other digital payment systems, it’s easier than ever for online crooks to capitalize on these “ransomware” schemes. If … Continue reading

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