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Last updated on December 16, 2024

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Celebrate the festive season with care

Continue Reading | December 13, 2024

Severity – Information only

Be Careful, What you post online. Don’t be an easy target

Continue Reading | November 29, 2024

Severity – Information only

Be Careful with messages you receive about job opportunities

Continue Reading | October 25, 2024

Severity – Information only

Be cautious – Facebook fake notifications received through WhatsApp

Continue Reading | September 26, 2024

Severity – Information only

Stay safe online

Continue Reading | August 27, 2024

Severity – Information only

Apple Releases Security Updates for Multiple Products

Continue Reading | July 31, 2024

Severity – Information only

Microsoft Releases June 2024 Security Updates

Continue Reading | June 28, 2024

Severity – Medium

Critical Tinyproxy Flaw Opens Over 50,000 Hosts to Remote Code Execution

Continue Reading | May 21, 2024

Severity – High

Multiple Vulnerabilities in Google Chrome (CERT-NCSOC-0221)

Continue Reading | April 26, 2024

Severity – High

Critical vulnerability in ConnectWise’s Screen Connect

Continue Reading | March 21, 2024

Severity – High

AnyDesk Hacked: Popular remote desktop software mandates password reset

Continue Reading | February 09, 2024

Severity – High

Google Chrome Security Restriction Bypass Vulnerability

Continue Reading | January 30, 2024

Severity – High

Foxit releases Security Updates

December 30, 2023

Severity – Medium

Atlassian releases Security Updates for Critical Vulnerabilities in Confluence Data Center and Confluence Server

November 30, 2023

Severity – Medium

Red Hat Releases Security Updates for “Looney Tunables” Vulnerability in Linux Distributions

October 30, 2023

Severity – High

Scam Alert – Beware of this Scam targeting Sri Lankans

September 29, 2023

Severity – High

Beware of Multiple Vulnerabilities in Apple Products!

August 31, 2023

Severity – High

Vulnerability in Fortinet FortiNAC

July 31, 2023

Severity – High

Cisco Products Multiple Vulnerabilities

June 30, 2023

Severity – High

TP – Link Router Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

May 31, 2023

Severity – High

Beware of MacStealer MacOS Malware!

April 28, 2023

Severity – High

Multiple Vulnerabilities in Microsoft Products

March 30, 2023

Severity – High

Cacti Crisis: Severe Vulnerability Exploited in the Wild

February 27, 2023

Severity – High

Critical severity vulnerability in Fortinet FortiOS SSL-VPN

January 30, 2023

Severity – High

Critical severity vulnerability in Fortinet FortiOS SSL-VPN

December 30, 2022

Severity – High

High Severity vulnerability present in OpenSSL version 3.x

November 28, 2022

Severity – High

Adobe Releases Security Updates

October 27, 2022

Severity – Information only

Threat Actors Exploiting Multiple CVEs Against Zimbra Collaboration Suite

September 26, 2022

Severity – Medium

CISA Warns of Atlassian Confluence Hard-Coded Credential Bug Exploited in Attacks

August 29, 2022

Severity – Medium

Alert (AA22-138B) – Threat Actors Chaining Unpatched VMware Vulnerabilities for Full System Control

June 27, 2022

Severity – Medium

Attackers are attempting to exploit critical F5 BIG-IP RCE

May 25, 2022

Severity – Medium

TechCERT strongly recommends all users to stay vigilant

April 22, 2022

Severity – High

Alert (AA22-057A) – Destructive Malware Targeting Organizations in Ukraine

March 25, 2022

Severity – Medium

Silicon Labs Z-Wave chipsets contain multiple vulnerabilities

February 07, 2022

Severity – High

Remote Code Execution vulnerability in Apache Java logging library (Log4j)

January 27, 2022

Severity – High

Apple iMessage “ForcedEntry” Vulnerability

December 29, 2021

Severity – High

Critical Vulnerability in Apache HTTP Server

November 22, 2021

Severity – High

Multiple Vulnerabilities in Adobe Acrobat and Reader Security Updates

August 25, 2021

Severity – Medium

Remote Code Execution Vulnerability in Microsoft Print Spooler (PrintNightmare)

June 06, 2021

Severity – High

Ransomware is on the rise and you could be the next victim

June 06, 2021

Severity – High

A Critical Security Flaw Found On All VMware VCenter Servers

June 03, 2021

Severity – High

Cyber News

Australia passes law to ban social media for children under 16

December 11, 2024

Engaged with online ads, transferred money from bank accounts, fraudsters caught red-handed!

December 4, 2024

Meta is announcing new tools or features designed to protect teenagers from online threats where they are coerced into sharing private content

November 27, 2024

Cyberbullying Crisis: Teachers Targeted on TikTok

November 20, 2024

Lankan students win gold at 6th Global Challenge Robotic Competition in Greece

November 13, 2024

Are you trying to put an end to the crimes that happen through Telegram?

November 6, 2024

Is AI technology linked to cybercrime?

October 30, 2024

Have the Chinese made Sri Lanka a haven for cyber crimes?

October 23, 2024

New cyber crimes have spread to political objectives

October 16, 2024

How Australian law enforcement retrieved $777,000 lost in a business email scam.

October 09, 2024

California Governor Signs Laws to Crack Down on Election Deepfakes Created by AI

October 03, 2024

Australian Police helps Sri Lanka combat online child abuse

October 01, 2024

Harmful ‘nudify’ websites used Google, Apple, and Discord sign-on systems

September 27, 2024

How former bank employee opened 16 fake accounts used for cyber fraud, landed in Delhi Police net

September 24, 2024

Phone companies asked to help tackle rise in thefts

September 20, 2024

Cyber scammers get ready for elections

September 18, 2024

US senate set to pass bill designed to protect kids from dangerous online content

September 12, 2024

US senate set to pass bill designed to protect kids from dangerous online content

September 12, 2024

The European Union’s world-first artificial intelligence rules are officially taking effect

September 9, 2024

DoJ and FTC sue TikTok for violating children’s privacy laws

September 5, 2024

Fake Google Authenticator ads spread DeerStealer malware, compromise user data

September 3, 2024

Cost of Data Breach in 2024: $4.88 Million, Says Latest IBM Study

August 29, 2024

Intel fires 15,000 employees as it intensifies focus on AI

August 23, 2024

Record-breaking $75 million ransom paid to cybercrime group

August 21, 2024

Third-party ransomware attack forces 300 Indian banks offline

August 15, 2024

Australian man charged for fake Wi-Fi scam on domestic flights

August 13, 2024

Hacker stole secrets from OpenAI

August 8, 2024

Global Mobile App consumption to exceed 58 trillion hours, revenue reaching $2 trillion

August 6, 2024

Only 13% of organizations are cyber mature

August 2, 2024

Local threats haunt businesses in Sri Lanka: Kaspersky

July 30, 2024

CrowdStrike outage turns into playground for threat actors

July 25, 2024

10 billion passwords leaked in the largest compilation of all time

July 23, 2024

Attackers Already Exploiting Flaws in Microsoft’s July Security Update

July 18, 2024

Dark Web Malware Logs Expose 3,300 Users Linked to Child Abuse Sites

July 16, 2024

Scams in the form of almsgiving

July 12, 2024

76% of Developers use AI tools 38% report inaccuracies 95% see productivity boost

July 09, 2024

Report by Adobe shows new trends in fonts, colors and other elements on websites in 2024

July 04, 2024

TeamViewer Detects Security Breach in Corporate IT Environment

July 01, 2024

Truecaller AI Call Scanner detects AI voice clones in real-time

June 25, 2024

Hackers now using emojis to command malware

June 20, 2024

Brands and celebrities hit by TikTok cyber-attack

June 18, 2024

Internet addiction among kids

June 14, 2024

An increased use of social media may play a role in the increased stress and bullying experienced by teens

June 11, 2024

The European Union is investigating how Facebook and Instagram platforms protect children

June 06, 2024

World Wide Web of Inequality: New Study Reveals the Most and Least Affordable Countries for Mobile and Broadband Data

June 04, 2024

Google bans advertisers from promoting deepfake porn services

May 30, 2024

Are you aware of what the child is doing on the smartphone?

May 28, 2024

A crucial subject for children who surf the internet

May 23, 2024

Hackers Leak COVID-19 Data of 820K Dominicans, Including Vaccination Info

May 17, 2024

Selfie spoofing (Fake selfie attack) becomes popular identity document fraud technique

May 15, 2024

Fake Online Stores Scam Over 850,000 Shoppers

May 10, 2024

If you see Taylor Swift tickets on Facebook, it’s likely a scam

May 07, 2024

Postal scams asking for your personal information or credit card details

May 02, 2024

New online reporting system for child sexual abuse launched

April 30, 2024

Cyber slavery with promises of computer related jobs

April 25, 2024

This initiative targets the dissemination of nude photos and indecent videos of children through internet and social media channels

April 22, 2024

About 9,000 cyber crime complaints in the last two and a half years

April 18, 2024

Users’ web browsing data is a highly sensitive matter, FTC Rules

April 15, 2024

Over 225,000 compromised ChatGPT credentials up for sale on dark web markets

April 11, 2024

Check if your data has been leaked

April 9, 2024

Education Ministry website hacked, hacker raises security concerns

April 5, 2024

Telegram Offers Premium Subscription in Exchange for Using Your Number to Send OTPs

April 2, 2024

RBI (Reserve Bank of India)’s cyber threat alert to banks with action points to plug security gaps: Details

March 28, 2024

E-cigarette selling racket bared from Peliyagoda

March 26, 2024

IMF (The International Monetary Fund) investigates data breach affecting email accounts

March 21, 2024

Nissan Hack: 10K+ Users Data Stolen by Hackers

March 19, 2024

Fraudulent SMS asking you to pay a small fee to get your valuable parcel

March 15, 2024

Adobe Releases Security Updates for Multiple Products

March 13, 2024

Facebook and Instagram outage: Widespread disruption resolved

March 06, 2024

Mozilla Releases Security Updates for Firefox and Thunderbird

March 04, 2024

8,000+ Domains of Trusted Brands Hijacked for Massive Spam Operation

February 28, 2024

WordPress LiteSpeed Plugin Vulnerability Puts 5 Million Sites at Risk

February 26, 2024

Data-hungry dating apps ranked from top to bottom

February 22, 2024

Urgent warning to Facebook Marketplace users as 200,000 accounts are leaked online – here’s how to protect your data

February 20, 2024

N. Korea exacts $3B from 58 cyberattacks to fuel nuclear program, UN says

February 14, 2024

Online Safety Act, No. 9 of 2024 gazetted

February 6, 2024

Investigation on a case where a teen’s VR avatar was allegedly gang-raped in a metaverse game

January 29, 2024

Report any type of crime against women and children via hotline 109

January 24, 2024

CEB Cracks Down on Social Media Use by Employees

January 08, 2024

Types of files you need to watch out for

January 05, 2024

Recap of 2023 in cyber world

January 02, 2024

This information is revealed through a data system established within the Police Child and Women Abuse Prevention Bureau.

December 28, 2023

Cyberattack hits Slovenia’s largest power utility

December 22, 2023

Sri Lanka identified as a soft target for cyber criminals

December 19, 2023

Due to an increase in the usage of Crypto Currency software

December 16, 2023

Facebook addiction

December 12, 2023

Nepal decides to ban TikTok citing disruption to social harmony

December 08, 2023

Fraudsters in the guise of love on social media

December 04, 2023

Due to an increase in the usage of Crypto Currency software

November 28, 2023

Fraudsters in the guise of love on social media

November 24, 2023

Data from GSMA Intelligence shows that there were 36.18 million cellular mobile connections in Sri Lanka at the start of 2023.

November 20, 2023

A message from TRC with regard to registering sims

November 16, 2023

An update on Online Safety Bill

November 13, 2023

Job scams, pyramid scams, fake and hacked accounts mostly targetting women

November 09, 2023

Online loan scam that misuses your personal info

November 06, 2023

TikTok is expected to reach 57.7% by 2025.

November 02, 2023

Asia was the region that experienced the most cyberattacks in 2021.

October 31, 2023

Media and Information Literacy empowers people to think critically about information and use of digital tools

October 28, 2023

Earnings thru false news views

October 26, 2023

Women to hold 30 percent of Cybersecurity Jobs globally by 2025.

October 23, 2023

Cyber harassment and scams

October 19, 2023

Recommendations to protect kids online

October 16, 2023

By envying others’ happiness

October 13, 2023

Romance scam

October 09, 2023

Failure to update navigation system

October 06, 2023

Global roaming fraud losses to surpass $8 billion by 2028.

October 03, 2023

International support to recover emails lost in cyber attack on government websites.

September 26, 2023

60% of the world’s population uses social media. The average daily time spent using social media is 2h 24m.

September 22, 2023

TikTok had 1.4 billion monthly active users in 2022 and is expected to reach 1.8 billion by the end of 2023.

September 18, 2023

WhatsApp chat that killed him

September 16, 2023

Meta ends news access for Canadian Facebook, Instagram users.

September 12, 2023

The impact of online hate on women who use social media as part of their jobs

September 08, 2023

Dear Parents / Guardians, The hand-holding kid when walking on the street needs your help in cyberspace too!

September 04, 2023

Never use the word ‘child porn’ for ‘child abuse materials’

September 01, 2023

Keep in mind that if you share anything obscene, you may be prosecuted!

August 28, 2023

Confidence trick

August 25, 2023

INTERPOL has been monitoring websites disseminating child sexual abuse imagery for more than 13 years and, in collaboration with law enforcement partners across the world, has seized more than 20,000 domains.

August 22, 2023

Are we safe with this cybersecurity bill?

August 16, 2023

Stranger Danger

August 11, 2023

Tech advances that can make Fakes look Real

August 08, 2023

Decide now whether you are the next target of scammers!

August 04, 2023

A warning from the World Health Organization (WHO)!

August 01, 2023

An alert to be aware of the vulnerability in Apple products

July 25, 2023

Committing suicide due to game addiction

July 21, 2023

Job scam via WhatsApp

July 18, 2023

Check whether it is legal or not before investing money for very attractive returns.

July 14, 2023

Leaving Canadian publishers in a worse situation?

July 10, 2023

Threads; Instagram’s Twitter killer app

July 07, 2023

What should we do?

July 04, 2023

Do you take the risk of giving your password to someone?

June 28, 2023

About 9,000 cyber crime complaints during the last two and a half years

June 24, 2023

The need to create a common business environment for local and international companies engaged in business activities centered on the Internet

June 22, 2023

It is a tragedy that the victims who call us do not even know that cyber-related issues can be reported.

June 19, 2023

According to Cybersecurity Ventures, the cost of cybercrime is predicted to hit $8 trillion in 2023 and will grow to $10.5 trillion by 2025.

June 16, 2023

Cyber scammers with better acting skills

June 12, 2023

New online passport application system for Sri Lankans overseas

June 09, 2023

“Empowering SMEs through Data Security, Cyber Security and Innovation”

June 07, 2023

App to report wildlife crime in Sri Lanka

June 01, 2023

Why should you use technology responsibly?

May 29, 2023

YouTube Undergoes Another Visual Transformation Of Its Video Page But It’s Not Being Loved

May 26, 2023

Facebook erased 56.6 million hate speech posts in Q4 2021–Q3 2022.

May 22, 2023

IT knowledge is essential for everyone in the future! Learn simply from a reputed institute for free.

May 19, 2023

Let’s see what IoT is and how it works

May 16, 2023

Accessing that premium content through pirate services may come at a cost you weren’t expecting…

May 12, 2023

“You have to set a limit and say that you control the phone, it doesn’t control you…”

May 08, 2023

“Children and young people may receive such messages from online sex predators”..Beware!

May 02, 2023

14% of Gen Z already use TikTok like Google.

April 28, 2023

The AI market value of nearly 100 billion U.S. dollars is expected to grow twentyfold by 2030.

April 25, 2023

Twitter source code reveal: what’s under the hood?

April 20, 2023

Twitter source code reveal: what’s under the hood?

April 17, 2023

Central Bank of Sri Lanka has requested Attorney General to consider instituting criminal proceedings against the relevant three entities in terms of the provisions of Section 83C of the Banking Act.

April 12, 2023

Online self registration facility of Sri Lanka Bureau of Foreign Employment

April 06, 2023

“Dumb phones may be falling out of fashion on a global scale, but it’s a different story in the U.S.”

April 03, 2023

Love traps and extortion

March 31, 2023

Attackers demands a ransom for not disclosing the stolen payment data of Ferrari customers

March 27, 2023

A feature to ‘Silence Unknown Callers’ to help you reduce unwanted interruptions.

March 23, 2023

An update on a scam for credit card users

March 20, 2023

“A day of flowery sentiments cannot make up for the disregard and disrespect women experience”

March 17, 2023

The theme of this year focused on recognizing and celebrating the contribution of women and girls to technology and online education.

March 14, 2023

Play safe while gaming!

March 09, 2023

TikTok is owned by Chinese company ByteDance

March 07, 2023

An update on Meta verified badge (blue tick)

March 01, 2023

According to experts, parents can learn from young people about how to stay safe online

February 24, 2023

A great representation of how innovative and inventive Sri Lanka is, in terms of ICT

February 21, 2023

“Act against those involved in illegally making PDF copies of printed books and circulating them in social media platforms.”

February 17, 2023

Democracy, Social Media and Us

February 14, 2023

Make sure that your child is safe online

February 08, 2023

Scammers may request PIN, CVV (on the back of the cards), OTPs, User IDs, and Passwords for online transactions / banking.

February 06, 2023

Definition of “Cell phone” 🙂

January 30, 2023

How to spot fake news?

January 24, 2023

Studies relating to hacking went wrong

January 20, 2023

Beware of job scams!

January 17, 2023

Releasing a free decryptor to the victims

January 12, 2023

Plans to provide internet facilities to 1,000 schools

January 09, 2023

This negatively impacts people’s perceptions, beliefs, and behaviors regarding health topics

January 05, 2023

“Network effects will be powerful”

January 02, 2023

Some tips on how to increase your security online

December 30, 2022

https://www.maduraonline.com (Madura English-Sinhala Dictionary) becomes one of the most visited websites in Sri Lanka, celebrating 20th anniversary

December 22, 2022

Abuse is not always physical

December 19, 2022

An example to understand that revenge or harassment through hacking is often there behind the posts that put down children / women

December 14, 2022

As the lockdowns ended and people started going outside again, revenue growth began to falter

December 12, 2022

Dhanushka is banned from using dating apps

December 8, 2022

See before you go shopping online

December 5, 2022

A guide issued by FBI for you to stay safe

December 2, 2022

Don’t share if you don’t know the truth!

November 30, 2022

Attackers purported to trick employees into clicking on links to fake login pages

November 29, 2022

You should be clever enough to grab only the positive / good things of any app. Teach it to your kids too

November 28, 2022

Help your employees spot Phishing attempts

November 10, 2022

Vice of porn

November 8, 2022

UK helping Ukraine combat Russian cyber attacks

November 3, 2022

WhatsApp clone riddled with malware

November 1, 2022

A solution to prevent cyber grooming towards children by using artificial intelligence

October 28, 2022

4 practical recommendations small companies can implement to boost their cyber-resilience

October 27, 2022

Taking advantage of the poor administration of publicly exposed servers

October 20, 2022

Mobile phone application to identify the illegal activities of tobacco and alcohol that take place in Sri Lanka

October 17, 2022

Think twice when something is too good to be true

October 13, 2022

About CCID

September 29, 2022

Cyber scams targeting the elderly

September 27, 2022

To help you understand what you present out on the public internet

September 21, 2022

Why should our data be backed up and how to do it?

September 19, 2022

“There is still more that needs to be done to understand the growing threat of online safety for children”

September 14, 2022

Britney Spears’ ex shares video of her yelling at her sons; called out for cyber-bullying

September 12, 2022

Digital predators pose as teenage girls on gaming platforms, trendy apps and social media

September 5, 2022

The hackers used malware capable of accessing call logs, text messages and a device’s camera and microphone

September 1, 2022

How to beat the hackers

August 25, 2022

Taiwan urges its firms to boost cybersecurity as attacks jump amid China tensions ~ Reuters

August 23, 2022

Expanding synergies with the Philippines in the ICT sector

August 18, 2022

The personal data of the applicants were used to harass

August 16, 2022

Legal power to take action against platforms that fail to meet the standards

August 12, 2022

Make sure that your kids are safe!

August 08, 2022

In the mad rush to modernize, cybersecurity can fall behind

August 03, 2022

The FBI has warned that Ignatova could have surrounded herself with armed guards, while others believe a combination of fake passports and plastic surgery is helping the Cryptoqueen to hide in plain sight

August 01, 2022

Inquiries on the National Fuel Pass can be directed to 1919 or https://www.facebook.com/NationalFuelPass

July 28, 2022

Alert (AA22-174A) Malicious Cyber Actors Continue to Exploit Log4Shell in VMware Horizon Systems

July 27, 2022

Watch out for scammers pretending to be Facebook representatives

July 25, 2022

Your bank account number is more than enough for the criminals

July 21, 2022

A guide to reduce your digital footprint

July 18, 2022

Do you pay attention to what your child does on the phone?

July 15, 2022

Russian cyber spies attack Ukraine’s allies, Microsoft says

July 11, 2022

SriLankan launches Travel Agents Portal at Agents Appreciation Awards

July 08, 2022

It’s not just a comment

July 06, 2022

According to Microsoft, Internet Explorer is slow, no longer practical for or compatible with many modern web tasks, and is far less secure than modern browsers

July 01, 2022

A man has been sentenced to one and a half years in prison with a fine of Rs. 800,000 for misusing his ex-girlfriend’s personal photos on social media

June 29, 2022

Attempts to hack Ukrainian officials’ phones, mainly with the spreading of malware

June 27, 2022

The increase in cybercrime and privacy concerns to challenge companies

June 24, 2022

The future of work: humans vs. AI

June 21, 2022

The power of cyber support and the impact

June 17, 2022

Do not allow scammers to hack your business email accounts and make a loss

June 15, 2022

We’re busier in recording moments than living them

June 8, 2022

The process of a ransomware attack

June 6, 2022

Nigeria Police arrested a 37-year-old Nigerian man who is the suspected head of a cybercrime gang in an international operation spanning four continents

June 3, 2022

Learn about the format of news reporting (especially for school children)

June 1, 2022

Checklist that helps ensure your whole family stays safer online

May 31, 2022

How to avoid Ukraine linked Investment cyberscams

May 30, 2022

Social media activism and Law enforcement

May 25, 2022

“It’s easier when the victims don’t know they’ve been breached.”

May 23, 2022

Tips to help companies minimize potential cyber risk when adding new technology tools

May 17, 2022

“Organizations might choose to simulate an attack to put their processes through their paces and examine how quickly they can regain control.”

May 12, 2022

Cybersecurity requires continuous effort

May 9, 2022

“Could it be the turning point that finally incentivises people to delete their accounts?”

May 4, 2022

Facial recognition market to reach $12.67 billion by 2028

May 2, 2022

The world’s richest man buys Twitter

April 26, 2022

It is reported that the hacked official website of the Sri Lanka Police (police.lk) has been restored

April 21, 2022

Kaspersky Banned by FCC: ‘Threat to National Security’

April 20, 2022

There are two great alternatives to SMS-based 2FA codes

April 12, 2022

This is why you need to be careful when you click on links

April 11, 2022

According to Senior DIG, the majority of the victims in cyberspace are women

April 8, 2022

Google makes important Workspace change to prevent phishing

April 5, 2022

Tech giant Google is shoring up its cloud security offerings with the $5.4 billion acquisition of security advisory and incident response services specialist Mandiant

April 1, 2022

TikTok expands maximum video length to 10 minutes

March 29, 2022

This incident proves that computer criminals cannot be hidden

March 25, 2022

Recommendations and materials for any enterprise to consider when increasing their cyber threat protection..

March 22, 2022

Here’s what you can do to protect yourself

March 16, 2022

The Powerful Lessons to Learn from History

March 14, 2022

Most popular cyberscams reported in 2021

March 10, 2022

Home Isn’t That Safe, But Education Helps

March 08, 2022

Facebook’s parent company Meta has agreed to settle one of the longest-running data privacy lawsuits in the country for $90 million

March 03, 2022

A news report reveals that 74% of ransomware revenue goes to Russia-linked hackers whereas Russia has denied accusations

February 28, 2022

How criminals use different conferencing platforms to add legitimacy to their urgent requests to transfer money

February 25, 2022

Meta introduces an AI supercomputer that could outperform all others by the end of 2022

February 22, 2022

FBI Warns Olympic and Paralympic Games Associates of Cyber Attacks

February 19, 2022

Cybercriminals fear more law enforcement action after REvil was taken down

February 15, 2022

How should you protect your mobile devices which are quite important to you?

February 11, 2022

Cybercriminals are tampering with legitimate QR codes to create malicious codes

February 09, 2022

Report: 60% of U.S. infosec professionals believe ransomware is as serious as terrorism

February 03, 2022

Red Cross is appalled that this humanitarian information has been compromised.

January 28, 2022

Mobile Banking Scam: How to Keep Your Account Secure, Stop Hackers

January 26, 2022

Bulli Bai: India app that put Muslim women up for sale is shut

January 24, 2022

Ukrainian government hit by a cyberattack

January 20, 2022

The path to ensure cybersecurity in 2022

January 18, 2022

Unlike in-person bullying, cyberbullying can occur 24/7 and has a stronger association with suicidal ideation.

January 12, 2022

Cyber attack on Sri Lanka Mirror English website (www.srilankamirror.com)

January 10, 2022

Top 5 cybersecurity considerations for file uploads of vaccination records

January 7, 2022

Ethical hackers and the economics of security research

January 5, 2022

Protecting the attack surface will regain attention, as attacks continue to increase

January 3, 2022

China’s New Data Protection Policy Could Serve as a Lesson for the U.S

December 29, 2021

So, knowing the money is in the bank (or about to be), you go ahead and make your furniture purchases.

December 16, 2021

Save your child from online strangers

December 14, 2021

We must not forget that both good and bad come with the technology

December 08, 2021

5 ways to avoid scams when you’re shopping online this holiday season

December 03, 2021

Twitter bans sharing people’s private photos, videos without consent

December 02, 2021

Protect yourself from phishing

November 30, 2021

Cisco Releases Security Updates for Multiple Products

November 26, 2021

Google Releases Security Updates for Chrome

November 23, 2021

WhatsApp Beta brings in a new feature, Undo status updates for Android users

November 22, 2021

Kaspersky ranks cryptojackers among top malware threats in Africa

November 12, 2021

What is Data Privacy and why is it so important?

November 08, 2021

Teen Voices: Who You’re Talking to Online

November 02, 2021

Kaspersky ranks cryptojackers among top malware threats in Africa

November 01, 2021

Turkey fines WhatsApp $235,000 over data breach

October 27, 2021

Password Part 2 – How To Remember Difficult Passwords In An Easy Way

October 26, 2021

Brute-Force Attacks Target Inboxes for Gift Card Data

October 25, 2021

Cybersecurity expert Marcus Hutchins EXPOSES where secret cameras are hidden inside Airbnbs and hotels

October 15, 2021

Are Bitcoins safe?

October 12, 2021

Why being cyber‑smart matters

October 11, 2021

Why being cyber‑smart matters

October 06, 2021

How to recover a hacked Facebook account?

October 05, 2021

Do Your Part
#BeCyberSmart

October 04, 2021

Google Confirms 5 New ‘High’ Level Security Flaws In Chrome

October 01, 2021

Impact of COVID-19 on cyberspace

September 29, 2021

How to detect a crypto scam?

September 28, 2021

Security Awareness Episode 5: Removable Media

September 27, 2021

COVID lockdowns cause spike in cyber abuse of young women

September 24, 2021

My Online Neighborhood

September 23, 2021

Teach your child these 10 things to keep in mind when using the Internet

September 22, 2021

Researchers discover new AdLoad malware campaigns targeting Macs and Apple products

September 21, 2021

COVID-19 pandemic brings surge in cyber scams

September 17, 2021

How to use Chrome’s built-in reading list

September 16, 2021

Google starts warning users if search results are likely to be poor

September 15, 2021

Is cybercrime law valid in Sri Lanka?

September 14, 2021

Hackers Crack Pirated Games with Cryptojacking Malware

September 13, 2021

4 companies affected by security breaches in June

September 10, 2021

Windows 11 is a free upgrade for Windows 10 users

September 9, 2021

Ransomware: Moving from defense to offense

September 8, 2021

Interview: Partnering to Bring Cyber-criminals to Justice

September 7, 2021

Please be kind enough to share our recorded webinar session on “Computer / Mobile Gaming and Safety” among your friends, known children and their parents.

September 6, 2021

The Police has arrested the couple who were involved in an adult video at Pahanthudawa waterfall.

September 3, 2021

Get to know how you should secure your remote work and home network

September 2, 2021

Google Chrome is redesigning the Incognito tab, possibly in response to $5 billion lawsuit

September 1, 2021

Google Search rival DuckDuckGo: What to know about the private search engine

August 31, 2021

Chrome’s incognito mode alters verbiage to clarify its purpose for users

August 30, 2021

WordPress Dominates Market Share Of Top 10,000 Websites

August 27, 2021

Gmail is scanning your emails as you write them – unless you change this setting

August 26, 2021

Google Is Turning Chrome for Android Into a 2FA Security Key

August 24, 2021

These hackers built an elaborate online profile to fool their targets into downloading malware

August 23, 2021

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