Security News > 2024 > December

Mozilla really wants you to set Firefox as default Windows browser
2024-12-02 13:48

In an effort to turn the tide, Mozilla is testing a fresh approach that could persuade more people to switch their default browser on Windows during the installation of the browser. [...]

Mozilla really wants you to easily set Firefox as default Windows browser
2024-12-02 13:48

Mozilla is testing a fresh approach that could persuade more people to switch their default browser on Windows. [...]

Bitwarden Review (2024): Is It a Secure Password Manager?
2024-12-02 13:00

Bitwarden’s excellent free version makes it one of the best free password managers available. To learn more, read our full Bitwarden review.

Top 5 Cyber Security Trends for 2025
2024-12-02 13:00

TechRepublic asked cyber experts to predict the top trends that will impact the security field in 2025.

Russia arrests one of its own – a cybercrime suspect on FBI's most wanted list
2024-12-02 12:38

The latest in an unusual change of fortune for group once protected by the Kremlin An alleged former affiliate of the LockBit and Babuk ransomware operations, who also just happens to be one of...

Details about the iOS Inactivity Reboot Feature
2024-12-02 12:08

I recently wrote about the new iOS feature that forces an iPhone to reboot after it’s been inactive for a longish period of time. Here are the technical details, discovered through reverse...

AWS offers incident response service
2024-12-02 12:06

Amazon Web Services (AWS) has launched a new service to help organizations prepare for and recover from ransomware attacks, account takeovers, data breaches, and other security events: AWS...

THN Recap: Top Cybersecurity Threats, Tools and Tips (Nov 25 - Dec 1)
2024-12-02 11:14

Ever wonder what happens in the digital world every time you blink? Here's something wild - hackers launch about 2,200 attacks every single day, which means someone's trying to break into a system...

Google Chrome’s AI feature lets you quickly check website trustworthiness
2024-12-02 10:46

Google Chrome's upcoming feature uses AI to provide a summary of reviews from independent websites about the store or website you're visiting. [...]

$400M seized, 5,500 arrested in global operation targeting cyber fraud
2024-12-02 10:26

A coordinated international operation involving law enforcement agencies from 40 countries led to the arrest of over 5,500 individuals linked to financial crimes and the confiscation of more than...