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
Ransomware hackers fleeced $1.14 million out of top medical school
By Nicholas Fearn published
The University of California, San Francisco paid $1.14 million to criminals to unlock files encrypted by ransomware.
1 million students exposed in massive study-guide data leak
By Nicholas Fearn published
An unsecured database posted online by Canadian study-aid service OneClass exposed the personal information of more than 1 million North American students, researchers said.
This 30-year-old computer-crime law threatens your security, say experts
By Nicholas Fearn published
The UK's 1990 Computer Misuse Act is way out of date, criminalises routine behaviour and puts national and personal security at risk, cybersecurity experts say.
Hack a PS4, and Sony might pay you $50,000
By Nicholas Fearn published
Now that Sony has instituted its first bug-bounty program, up to $50,000 or more awaits successful bug hunters who find security flaws in the PS4 console.
'Lucifer' malware targets Windows machines using NSA exploits: Protect yourself now
By Nicholas Fearn published
The new 'Lucifer' malware barges into Windows machines, sets up cryptocurrency mining and then spreads throughout local networks using NSA-created exploits.
Ransomware spoofs COVID-19 contact-tracing app: What to do
By Nicholas Fearn published
A new ransomware strain mimics Canada's official Covid-19 contact-tracing app, but there's now a decryptor tool available.
Microsoft's antivirus now protects Android and Linux -- but there's a catch
By Nicholas Fearn published
Microsoft officially launched its Defender ATP antivirus software for Linux devices, and debuted a beta version of the same enterprise software for Android.
Tragic mistake: Companies think passwords are plenty safe
By Nicholas Fearn published
Many IT pros believe that passwords are the best access-management method, despite security concerns, a new survey finds.
Working from home during coronavirus may have created security crisis, IBM says
By Nicholas Fearn published
An IBM survey concludes that a general lack of security guidelines and policies puts suddenly remote workers at greater risk of cyberattacks.
Office 365 adds new security feature, but not everyone will get it yet
By Nicholas Fearn published
Microsoft is putting extra security into its Office 365 suite, but only enterprise and educational users will get it at first.
RIP Flash Player: Adobe says you have this much time to uninstall app
By Nicholas Fearn published
Flash Player comes to its end-of-life on Dec. 31, and Adobe wants to make sure users aren't put at risk.
Elon Musk's name used to make $2 million in Bitcoin scams
By Nicholas Fearn published
Cybercrooks have scammed nearly $2 billion after creating 66 vanity Bitcoin addresses using the name of Tesla CEO Elon Musk.
Popular online shooter leaks 1.2 million user records: What to do
By Nicholas Fearn published
Researchers warn that hackers are selling the personal information of players of the Stalker Online game to the highest bidder on the dark web.
Mozilla VPN just a few weeks away, company says, but only for U.S. residents
By Nicholas Fearn published
Mozilla's own VPN service will be fully launched in the U.S. this summer, with further rollout to other countries expected later this year.
North Korea reportedly plans massive cyberattack this weekend to steal your stimulus check
By Nicholas Fearn published
North Korean state-sponsored hackers may try to launch a massive wave of phishing attacks against the U.S., U.K., India, Japan, South Korea and Singapore this weekend, a security firm said.
Coronavirus-themed cyberattacks on decline, Microsoft says
By Nicholas Fearn published
Coronavirus-related malware, phishing and other cyberattacks peaked in early March, just as the pandemic lockdowns took hold worldwide, Microsoft reported.
Nasty Mac malware is circulating on Google with you in its sights
By Nicholas Fearn published
A new strain of the Shlayer malware is evading Apple's Mac security protections by bundling itself with a real Flash Player update.
Bank of America scam is stealing account passwords -- what to do
By Nicholas Fearn published
A spoofed Bank of American email message is really just a phishing scam to get you to hand over your online-account login information.
Nine naughty dating apps left saucy user data online for all to see
By Nicholas Fearn published
Nine different dating apps leaked 20 million 'incredibly sensitive' files online, leaving users open to potential blackmail.
Premier League fans warned against nasty hack attacks -- what to do
By Nicholas Fearn published
The UK's National Cyber Security Centre is advising football fans to change their passwords and update streaming apps, now that the English Premier League is starting play again.
Rapidly evolving keylogger malware has some security experts worried
By Nicholas Fearn published
Researchers are warning network operators to defend against a dangerous keylogger that is expected to be around for some time.
UK sees huge rise in site-crippling DDoS attacks due to coronavirus
By Nicholas Fearn published
DDoS attacks have surged by 62% since the coronavirus crisis started, a cybersecurity firm says.
Look out, online gamers: Hackers want your passwords and accounts
By Nicholas Fearn published
Kaspersky is warning gamers of potential security threats because online crooks are using password-stealing Trojans to compromise online gaming accounts.
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