The number of scams in electronic commerce has increased surprisingly in recent years. Hence, the necessity to intensify security measures, as well as apply common sense and intuition to avoid being a victim. Some security recommendations that do not lose validity include:
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New Google Chrome update will include biometric authentication systems
Privacy and security when browsing the Internet are a priority for Google Chrome, so it will soon implement the use of biometric authentication systems in relation to entering passwords on websites.
The update will change the way users use…
Mastercard will combat online fraud when paying by credit card
In the fight against fraud in online credit card purchases, Mastercard announced a new measure that consists of eliminating the use of card numbers in the transaction.
As an extension to the implementation of tokens ten years ago, the…
Google presents Passkey, the password-free alternative to login
Through a post on its security blog, Google unveiled Passkey, its password-free alternative for mobile or desktop logins.
The alternative launched by Google is based on user login using fingerprint, facial recognition or a local PIN on…
Expert tips for a safer relationship with social networks
Social networks have become an important part of everyday life for millions of people around the world. However, experts warn that the entertainment provided by these platforms can sometimes make users forget something as fundamental as…
MaliBot: the latest malware that threatens Android smartphones
MaliBot was discovered last June, a banking malware that has become one of the most terrible threats for Android smartphone users, because it can steal passwords, bank details and even the contents of users' cryptocurrency wallets.
The…
Passwords “12345” and “1111” are the most common
The passwords '12345' and '111111' are some of the most widely used in certain regions of Europe, which places them among the most vulnerable and easy for cybercriminals to crack, taking no time at all.
The password manager NordPass…
Attacks on devices with ransomware on the rise
There are various types of cyberattacks. In the last year, viruses have increased due to hacking on mobile phones. One of the most popular is known as ransomware, a modality that prevents users from accessing the information on their device…
European Union will launch a digital wallet
The European Union (EU) is working on an efficient digital wallet that will allow citizens to store official documents such as ID or driver's license, manage passwords and make secure payments using their digital identification.
The EU…
Google works on managing passwords for the browser
Google Chrome will allow you to manage and edit the information about the passwords saved in a next version of the desktop browser through a new function in which the company works.
The Google browser allows you to save the passwords of…
Password “123456” was the least secure of 2019
The passwords '123456' and '123456789' have been the most frequent filtered by cybercriminals in the last year, and only the first one - the most common - was ever used by 3% of Internet users, according to the Ranking of the Worst…
United States requests social media data from visa applicants
The US government issued a statement indicating new data requirements to grant a visa according to a new policy of the State Department.
The statement says: "National security is our main priority when it comes to awarding visa…