MacHoll IT-Services

19/03/2026

This is how to waste almost C$100 billion on technology no one wants...

Shockingly, it turns out that most people aren't interested in the metaverse.

03/03/2026

As more governments push age checks into our apps and operating systems, the dystopian future doesn't feel so far off anymore.

27/01/2026

Change your passwords (again):

An unsecured database was recently discovered containing 149 million usernames and passwords from emails, banking apps, social media, etc.

12/01/2026

Another AI failure...

Having generated content that may violate US child sexual abuse material laws, Grok highlights once again how ineffective AI guardrails can be.

10/01/2026

In today’s hyperconnected world, the line between private and public life online is thinner than ever. Once something is shared—be it a photo, comment, or opinion—it can be copied, spread, or misinterpreted beyond your control. Employers, hackers, and even strangers can access traces of your digital activity, shaping how others see you. Data breaches, identity theft, and viral controversies serve as constant reminders of how easily online actions can backfire. “Be careful about your online life” isn’t just old advice—it’s essential for protecting reputation, personal security, and peace of mind in an era of permanent digital footprints.

A significant security breach has compromised approximately 17.5 million Instagram user accounts, exposing sensitive personal information.

10/11/2025

https://www.malwarebytes.com/blog/news/2025/11/android-malware-steals-your-card-details-and-pin-to-make-instant-atm-withdrawals

Forget card skimmers—this Android malware uses your phone’s NFC to help criminals pull cash straight from ATMs.

14/10/2025

Privacy breaches are everywhere—no longer looming at the edges, but right here in our homes and lives.

Canadian Tire Corp. Ltd. says it has identified a data breach involving personal information belonging to customers, which was stored in an e-commerce database.

08/08/2025

If you read George Orwell's 1984, this is close:

New tests reveal Microsoft Recall still screenshots sensitive data.

15/07/2025

Researchers have discovered a campaign of malicious browser extensions that were available in the official Chrome and Edge web stores.

04/06/2025

Little steps to make the world a better place...

Researchers in Japan have developed a plastic that dissolves in seawater within hours, offering up a potential solution for a modern-day scourge polluting oceans and harming wildlife.

02/06/2025

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A huge dataset with all kinds of sensitive information, likely to be the result of infostealers, was found exposed online.