All posts by Cora Quigley

Cora is a digital copywriter for SSLs.com. Having eight years of experience in online content creation, she is a versatile writer with an interest in a wide variety of topics, ranging from technology to marketing.

Your Bluetooth audio device may be at risk – here’s what to do about it

Wireless headphones, speakers, and other Bluetooth audio devices are incredibly commonplace. Whether you’re at home, at work, or in public spaces, connecting to your phone or laptop via Bluetooth has become second nature to many. But recent security research has shown that hundreds of millions of audio devices may be exposed to wireless tracking or hacking risks if the firmware is not updated. 

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How to fix the Gen Z password problem

Gen Z is undoubtedly the most online generation yet, with the digital landscape having been a central part of their world from a young age. Despite this, recent studies (including this one from NordPass) show that their password practices are less than ideal. 

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Google is retiring its dark web monitoring service

From February 16, 2026, Google’s dark web report will no longer be available. 

First launched in 2023, the service worked by scanning the dark web for a user’s personal information, such as name, address, or social security number, informing them and advising them of next steps. The ultimate aim was to combat online identity fraud from stolen data that became available on the dark web. While it was only available to Google One users when first launched, Google expanded it to include all account holders in July 2024.

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Two cybersecurity employees plead guilty to carrying out ransomware attacks

What happens when cybersecurity experts use their expertise for extortion? Fortunately, as it turns out, they can get caught too. In late December, two men in Florida pled guilty to charges of extortion related to ransomware attacks carried out in 2023.

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EU may roll back online privacy and AI laws

The European Commission has proposed major revisions to the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the EU Artificial Intelligence Act (AI Act). Seemingly in response to pressure from the US and big tech, Europe may soon see an easing of its tough tech regulations.

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Google files lawsuit against scam text operators

Google recently filed a civil lawsuit against 25 individuals allegedly using Lighthouse, a notorious phishing-as-a-service platform. Google believes these people are part of a relentless Chinese smishing group that has attempted to con people in over 120 countries worldwide. 

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