Just a decade ago, people who taped over their webcam were seen as a little eccentric, shall we say. Fast forward to today, and many laptop models feature a built-in privacy shutter that lets you cover the webcam with a single swipe. Useful, yes – but if the mic is still on, the overall benefit is less clear. Is it still worth covering your webcam in 2024, or is such practice a … [Read more...] about How to guard against webcam and microphone tracking
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Step-by-step recommendations for streamers to guard against doxing, bullying, stalkers and bots
For some, Twitch streaming brings fame and fortune. The platform’s genre diversity has long transcended the boundaries of video games: artists, athletes and even bicycle couriers have all found appreciative audiences. From professional gamers to guitarists, all are united by the desire to connect with fans and earn a crust without falling victim to bullies, pranksters or … [Read more...] about Step-by-step recommendations for streamers to guard against doxing, bullying, stalkers and bots
How to guard against the Holy Water APT
At the end of 2019, our experts used the watering hole technique to uncover a targeted attack. Without deploying any sophisticated tricks or exploiting any vulnerabilities, the attackers infected user devices in Asia over a period of at least eight months. Based on the subject matter of the websites used to spread the malware, the attack was christened, yes, Holy Water. This is … [Read more...] about How to guard against the Holy Water APT