49 New Google Chrome Extensions Caught Hijacking Cryptocurrency Wallets

Google has ousted 49 Chrome browser extensions from its Web Store that masqueraded as cryptocurrency wallets but contained malicious code to siphon off sensitive information and empty the digital currencies. The 49 browser add-ons, potentially the work of Russian threat actors, were identified (find the list here) by researchers from MyCrypto and PhishFort. “Essentially, the extensions…

Top 10 Cybersecurity Tips in the Age of COVID-19

With more employees working remotely across the globe due to coronavirus COVID-19, breaches will continue to increase at an almost unprecedented rate. The World Economic Forum says the COVID-19 pandemic poses the risk of increased cyberattacks—as hackers are taking this opportunity to target people’s increased dependence on digital tools. The World Economic Forum also encourages…

How to Use The Wyze Cam As a Webcam

The last gadgets we all thought would be at near out-of-stock levels during a pandemic are webcams. It’s hard to imagine, but that’s our current reality. Shopping online may not yield as many offerings, since many of the established name brands are out of stock — leaving only suspect alternatives. So, what are your options?…

Why we have rebranded our tech hub

At TNW, we support several pillars of the tech industry: from media (this website, hi!) to flagship events, consulting, and cowork spaces. Today we’re excited to announce that our spaces, formerly known as TQ, will merge into the TNW brand. More than a name change, this rebrand is one way we’re expanding our support of the…

Hackers Targeting Critical Healthcare Facilities With Ransomware During Coronavirus Pandemic

As hospitals around the world are struggling to respond to the coronavirus crisis, cybercriminals—with no conscience and empathy—are continuously targeting healthcare organizations, research facilities, and other governmental organizations with ransomware and malicious information stealers. The new research, published by Palo Alto Networks and shared with The Hacker News, confirmed that “the threat actors who profit…