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Satnam Narang stories

Satnam Narang, a seasoned author, meticulously covers a range of cybersecurity and technology-oriented topics. He shows a keen interest in the evolving dynamics of social media scams, as evident from his detailed examination of high-profile Twitter hacks involving public figures and large corporations. His expertise extends to highlighting the increased risks posed by advancements in AI technologies, particularly in the context of shopping seasons where consumers are susceptible to fraud.

Narang's work goes deeper into the digital realm by exploring how popular platforms like Instagram and YouTube are manipulated by unethical actors. His reports reveal troubling trends such as the hacking of Instagram accounts to push adult dating spam and the exploitation of YouTube's Shorts feature by scammers repurposing TikTok content. His analysis is profound, focusing not only on individual cases but also on broader implications for privacy and security in the digital age.

Beyond social media, he addresses severe security incidents impacting global data integrity. His insights into the ransomware landscape and its significant contribution to data breaches provide a clear picture of the challenges and high stakes involved in protecting organizational and personal data in an increasingly interconnected world. Narang's dedication to uncovering and elucidating these multifaceted cybersecurity issues makes him a pivotal voice in understanding and navigating the complexities of the digital age.

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Cyber Security experts respond to global IT outage
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It comes after a major IT outage linked to a Windows security update stopped essential services around the world, causing significant disruption.
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CrowdStrike security issue causes global Windows system failures
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CrowdStrike's Falcon sensor causes global Windows BSOD, hitting emergency, banking, and aviation sectors.
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Microsoft's July 2024 Patch Tuesday fixes 142 vulnerabilities, experts weigh in
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Microsoft's July 2024 Patch Tuesday update tackles 142 vulnerabilities, including two zero-day and five critical remote code execution flaws, urging prompt user action.
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10 billion password leak spurs cyber hygiene warning
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Industry professionals stress the critical importance of robust cyber hygiene following the leak of nearly 10 billion stolen passwords online, which has been described as the largest data breach ever.
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Are Australian businesses prepared for cyber threats?
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With the end of the financial year nearing, Australian businesses are warned of rising cyber threats, including AI-driven attacks, tax scams and ransomware.
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AI technologies heighten risk of Black Friday scams in Australia
Mon, 13th Nov 2023
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Rise in AI technologies boosts Black Friday scam risk in Australia, with losses to fraud hitting $3.1bn in 2020.
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More than 40 billion records exposed in 2021 - research
Fri, 21st Jan 2022
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Ransomware had a monumental impact on organisations in 2021, responsible for approximately 38% of all breaches, and 31% of breaches in APAC.
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YouTube Shorts a haven for scammers using stolen TikTok videos
Fri, 14th Jan 2022
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Scammers are stealing TikTok videos and reposting them on YouTube Shorts to gain views and subscribers, according to new research from Tenable.
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Unprecedented Twitter bitcoin scam targets Elon Musk, Bill Gates, Apple
Thu, 16th Jul 2020
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Twitter accounts of Elon Musk, Bill Gates, and Apple were hacked in an unprecedented bitcoin scam, amassing BTC worth more than USD $100,000.
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Symantec: How Instagram accounts were hacked & altered to promote adult dating spam
Mon, 15th Aug 2016
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Symantec comments on the influx of fake Instagram profiles luring users to adult dating sites. Now Instagram's being hacked to promote adult spam.