BadUSB: Emergence of a New Malware Menace

Formerly, parents permitted children to freely explore outdoors, confident in their stranger awareness. Currently, caregivers seldom allow unsupervised play, cognizant of the grave dangers associated with negligence. Wiser parents and smarter digital users learn from…

Contact Tracing Ascends: Unraveling the Tapestry

The advent of contact-tracing applications, born from the need to curb the spread of Covid-19, encountered a sea of doubt and suspicion. Concerns about the potential enduring privacy ramifications lingered among many, questioning the long-term…

Spyware: The Digital Intricacies

The Menace of Identity Theft Identity theft afflicted nearly 15 million Americans in 2018, resulting in staggering losses of 4 billion USD. If you or someone you know fell victim to credit card fraud, spyware…

Gifts Guide: Safeguarding Privacy

In the whirlwind of Black Friday and Cyber Monday sales, amid the chaos of holiday shopping, the allure of discounts on Amazon Ring cameras and home assistants is undeniable. Pause before you click to buy.…

Snowden: Impact on Privacy

Within modern history, Edward Snowden stands out as a pivotal figure in the privacy debate. In 2013, he unleashed a cache of confidential NSA files, fundamentally shifting the public’s view of surveillance. This article explores…

PATH Vulnerabilities Exploration

In our routine ForestVPN app audit, we found a major .NET Core flaw enabling privilege escalation on Windows. Attackers must breach a security boundary by locating a writable PATH directory to exploit it. This article…