Matthew Shortt

Beware the Sneaky Zipper! How a Tiny Trick in Your URL Can Unzip Trouble

Imagine you receive an email with a link that appears to be from a legitimate source, like Google Drive. The link might say something like “documents.google.com[.]zip” – notice the extra dot and “zip” at the end. This seemingly minor addition is what makes it dangerous. .zip was recently added as a new domain which means […]

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Millions Exposed: Ticketmaster & Santander Hacks – How to Protect Yourself

Ticketmaster and Santander bank recently suffered major data breaches, potentially impacting over 590 million customers. While the source of the attack is debated, experts warn it highlights the dangers of interconnected systems. What data was exposed?Reports suggest hackers gained access to 30 million people’s bank account details, 6 million account numbers and balances, 28 million

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Block Out the Noise: Why Ad Blockers are Essential in 2024

Fed Up with Online Ads? Imagine you’re trying to read a recipe online. You’re following along, picturing that delicious cake, when suddenly… BAM! A giant ad for the latest vacuum cleaner blocks half the screen. You close it, but then another ad pops up, this time for shoes you never clicked on. Sound familiar? This

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