Nicholas Fearn
Nicholas Fearn is a freelance technology journalist and copywriter from the Welsh valleys. His work has appeared in publications such as the FT, the Independent, the Daily Telegraph, The Next Web, T3, Android Central, Computer Weekly, and many others. He also happens to be a diehard Mariah Carey fan!
Latest articles by Nicholas Fearn
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Twitter just removed 32,000 accounts for spreading fake news
By Nicholas Fearn published
Twitter took down 32,000 accounts for spreading fake or misleading information favorable to the governments of China, Russia and Turkey.
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FBI issues warning on banking Trojan surge: How to stay safe
By Nicholas Fearn published
The FBI warns about an expected rise in banking Trojans as use of mobile banking apps surges during the coronavirus lockdowns.
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UK coronavirus phishing scam uses phony emails: How to stay safe
By Nicholas Fearn published
In the UK? Then beware of Small Business Grants Fund emails as researchers warn attacks could lead to financial loss for unsuspecting organizations.
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Fake Covid-19 contract-tracing apps will spy on you: What to do
By Nicholas Fearn published
Security researchers have discovered that cyber criminals are continuing to leverage global pandemic for their own gains.
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Black Lives Matter scam steals passwords and personal data — what to do
By Nicholas Fearn published
Phony emails claiming to involve victims in Black Lives Matter are infecting PCs with information-stealing malware.
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Feds probing hack-for-hire group that targeted politicians, green groups, financial firms
By Nicholas Fearn published
An India-based hackers-for-hire group has been targeting financial firms, journalists, political groups and climate-change and net-neutrality nonprofits, researchers found.
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Google Play Store kicks out 38 adware-infested Android apps: What to know
By Nicholas Fearn published
Google booted 38 dodgy adware-ridden beauty apps from the Play Store, but not before they had been downloaded more than 20 million times.
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Nintendo confirms 140,000 more compromised accounts: How Switch owners can stay safe
By Nicholas Fearn published
Nintendo said it found 140,000 more accounts that had been compromised, bringing the total number above 300,000. Switch users urged to enable 2FA and change passwords.
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12 domains sued for spoofing Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp
By Nicholas Fearn published
Facebook has sued 12 domain names that it says impersonate its apps and services.
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Brave private browser accused of deceiving users over affiliate links
By Nicholas Fearn published
Brendan Eich, CEO of Brave Software, has apologized for directing users toward affiliate links, but says he's just 'trying to build a viable business'.
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IBM to stop making facial-recognition tech, wants AI regulated
By Nicholas Fearn published
IBM said it would stop developing facial-recognition technology due to concerns it results in racial profiling and discrimination.
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Billions of smart home devices open to attack: What to do
By Nicholas Fearn published
A serious security flaw in smart-home devices could let hackers bypass security systems, steal data and launch cyberattacks.
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UK gov't contact-tracing app violates data-protection rules, group says
By Nicholas Fearn published
The UK government's coronavirus test-and-trace app violates data-protection rules, the Open Rights Group claims.
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Coronavirus crisis spurs crooks to email malware-infested resumes
By Nicholas Fearn published
Cybercriminals are taking advantage of the global pandemic by attaching malware to resumes and medical-leave requests.
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Apple helps password managers work with difficult websites
By Nicholas Fearn published
A new Apple open-source project should make it easier for password managers to navigate site-specific password requirements and quirks.
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Got a small business? Teach your employees to safely work from home
By Nicholas Fearn published
Kaspersky warns that small businesses are taking a lax approach to digital security as employees work from home.
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These iPhone VPN apps will just rip you off: What to watch for
By Nicholas Fearn published
Avast security researchers urge iPhone users to watch out for phony or fraudulent VPN apps.
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iPhones just got a big Google security upgrade – here's how to use it
By Nicholas Fearn published
iOS users can now log into Google accounts using physical security keys.
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Most people don't change passwords after data breaches -- here's why you should
By Nicholas Fearn published
A study finds most people don't change their passwords after data breaches, and only a third of those who do opt for stronger passwords.
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Malware surges as cyber crooks take advantage of global pandemic, report finds
By Nicholas Fearn published
Malwarebytes says cyber criminals are exploiting the coronavirus pandemic, leading to a huge increase in malware attacks.
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Federal agencies hit by fewer cyberattacks in 2019, White House says
By Nicholas Fearn published
Despite federal agencies experiencing fewer cyberattacks and other incidents in 2019, the U.S. government had to disclose three major data breaches.
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Nest users can now sign up for Google's most secure protection
By Nicholas Fearn published
Google adds yet another layer of protection for Nest owners following large number of requests.
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Cybercrime is rife in developed countries and on the rise, says new study
By Nicholas Fearn published
NordVPN warns that cybercrime is on the rise
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