How To Protect Yourself from Black Friday and Cyber Monday AI Scams
It usually starts with something small. You’re scrolling TikTok or Instagram, half-paying attention, when a Black Friday ad pops up....
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Holiday Shopping Scams: What to Watch as Black Friday & Cyber Monday Approach
It’s an all-too-familiar trap. You’re scrolling TikTok when an ad for your favorite shoe brand pops up. Black Friday and...
This month in security with Tony Anscombe – October 2025 edition
From the end of Windows 10 support to scams on TikTok and state-aligned hackers wielding AI, October's headlines offer a...
This New “Verification” Trick Fools You Into Installing Malware
Cybercriminals are turning to TikTok to spread new scams that promise “free upgrades” or access to premium versions of popular...
Is Sora 2 the Future of Video? AI, Copyright, and Privacy Issues
OpenAI’s Sora 2 is here — and it’s not just another AI toy. This episode explores how Sora 2 works,...
Affiliates Flock to ‘Soulless’ Scam Gambling Machine
Last month, KrebsOnSecurity tracked the sudden emergence of hundreds of polished online gaming and wagering websites that lure people with...
Affiliates Flock to ‘Soulless’ Scam Gambling Machine
Last month, KrebsOnSecurity tracked the sudden emergence of hundreds of polished online gaming and wagering websites that lure people with...
Ireland’s DPC fined TikTok €530M for sending EU user data to China
Ireland’s DPC fined TikTok €530M for sending EU user data to China Pierluigi Paganini May 02, 2025 Ireland’s Data Protection...
TikTok Slammed With €530 Million GDPR Fine for Sending E.U. Data to China
Ireland's Data Protection Commission (DPC) on Tuesday fined popular video-sharing platform TikTok €530 million ($601 million) for infringing data protection...
United Kingdom ICO Probes TikTok, Reddit, and Imgur Concerning Children’s Data Security Policies
The Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) of the United Kingdom has initiated an inquiry into the digital platforms TikTok, Reddit, and...
TikTok Turns Off in America as Federal Prohibition Implemented on January 19, 2025
The well-known video-sharing platform TikTok has now turned off in the United States as a federal prohibition on the platform...
The Disturbing Privacy Concern of TikTok Pixel: An Innovative Study
Opting for marketing on TikTok emerges as the clear selection for brands aiming to engage with a youthful demographic, particularly...
CNN, Paris Hilton, and Sony TikTok accounts breached through DMs
Security breach hits CNN, Paris Hilton, and Sony's TikTok profiles Pierluigi Paganini June 05, 2024 A flaw in the widely-used...
Entertainment Figures TikTok Profiles Breached Via Zero-Click Attack in Private Messages
June 05, 2024Press DeskCyber Threat / Internet Safety The renowned video-sharing platform TikTok has recognized a security loophole that has...
