Methods to turn off Google AI Summaries and adjust web search outcomes
You pull out your phone, maybe to check something on Google—like a product or a restaurant. But instead of the expected list of websites, you’re greeted with a long AI-generated summary before even getting to the actual search results. Does this sound familiar? Personally, I appreciate AI when it streamlines tasks, but sometimes I just […]
Ways to safeguard yourself and your information during the PHP web crisis
October will be remembered as a significant month in cybersecurity, with a massive event that put nearly 80% of the internet at risk of attacks. While a fix is now available, the reality is that your online data might remain exposed for quite some time. So, what can you do to safeguard yourself amid the […]
FBI investigates dark web site that alleges theft of 153 million driver’s license records
FBI Investigating Alleged Theft of Driver’s License Records There’s a growing concern around a dark web service, Nexus, which has claimed to gather over 153 million driver’s license records from the U.S. and Canada. This alarming report raises significant worries about potential identity theft and national security, prompting the FBI to launch an investigation. When […]
Protecting Yourself from Your Social Security Number on the Dark Web
If you think your Social Security number (SSN) has been compromised, the best approach isn’t to panic. Instead, it’s important to act quickly and carefully. A compromised SSN can be misused in various alarming ways, not just for unauthorized credit purchases. Criminals might aim to open new credit accounts, file fake tax returns, hijack your […]
Web Traffic from AI and Bots Now Exceeds Human Activity Online for the First Time
Automated Traffic Surpasses Human Traffic for the First Time For the first time ever, traffic from automated bots and AI agents has overtaken that generated by humans, and this milestone was reached sooner than many industry experts anticipated, as reported by Cloudflare, a leading internet hosting service. Currently, automated bot activity makes up a significant […]
Understanding dark web monitoring and its potential risks to you
When the phrase “dark web surveillance” comes up, it can certainly stir some anxiety. The thought of companies digging into the murky parts of the internet for your information might make you wonder if they’re putting you at greater risk. That’s a valid concern, and it’s one that many people share. For example, a Florida […]
California social media personality and father charged in murder-for-hire scheme connected to the dark web.
Influencer and Family Charged in Murder-for-Hire Plot A social media influencer from California, along with her father and ex-boyfriend, has been charged with attempting to hire a hitman via the dark web to kill the father of her child. The prosecutors allege that a long-standing custody dispute escalated into this extreme act. Los Angeles County […]
The US needs to focus on dark web platforms that support Iran’s cyberattacks on the country.
In the early hours following the U.S. and Israeli airstrikes on Iran on February 28, there was more happening than just missiles racing through the Middle East. Behind the scenes, operatives from the Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC) were busy moving vast sums of money—tens of millions, initially, which soon ballooned to hundreds of millions—from […]
JetBlue faces lawsuit for allegedly monitoring web activity to change flight fares
Booking a flight can sometimes feel like a bit of a gamble. You check once, find a decent fare, and then—when you look again—it’s gone up. Many just chalk it up to changing demand. However, a new lawsuit against JetBlue raises questions about this assumption. This proposed class action claims that airlines were tracking customer […]
Google stops the Dark Web Report, which means free breach monitoring has come to an end.
Google has officially discontinued its Dark Web Reporting tool, which was previously a free resource that scanned dark web breaches for personal information linked to users’ Google accounts. This feature used to notify users when their email addresses or other identifiers appeared in leaked datasets. According to Google’s support page, the dark web scanning ceased […]