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Discover the latest online threats and cyber security updates impacting global businesses and consumers, informed by F-Secure threat intelligence experts.
In summary
From seasonal shopping scams to a breakdown of how modern scammers operate, this month’s F-Alert covers recent developments in online scamming.
Explore whether AI can be trusted as a reliable source of information, or if traditional search engines remain the safer choice for dependable results.
Discover how smart devices, like internet-connected air fryers, may collect more data than necessary, increasing consumers’ risk of data breaches.
Can AI be trusted as a reliable source of information?
ChatGPT’s new search feature offers “fast, timely answers with links to relevant web sources”. While this promises a quick and convenient way to access information, it highlights an important question: can LLMs be trusted as reliable sources of information?
Are smart air fryers a threat to consumer privacy?
Which? has warned consumers about excessive surveillance in smart air fryers, TVs, speakers, smartwatches, and other IoT appliances and devices, raising concerns about smart tech manufacturers collecting vast amounts of data from users.
New framework reveals scammer tactics playbook
F‑Secure has unveiled its landmark F‑Secure Scam Kill Chain — an extensive knowledge base about scams that breaks down both high-level tactics and more detailed techniques, providing a solid foundation for research and the development of defenses.
Why enabling automatic updates is crucial for security
Patch Tuesday — the second Tuesday of each month — is just as essential for consumers as the monthly grocery shop. On this day, those with automatic updates receive a crucial security boost. Forget Taco Tuesday — make Taco & Patch Tuesday the new tradition.
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