Adventures of a Sage

Have you ever installed a simple flashlight app, only to find it asking for access to your contacts or location? It may seem harmless—but this is exactly how third-party app permissions become a hidden backdoor into your digital life. Every time you click "Accept" without reviewing what you’re granting, you could be handing cybercriminals the keys to your most personal information. The Alarming Reality of App Permissions During my research for an upcoming book on personal cybersecurity, one issue stood out again and again—third-party app permissions. Many popular Android apps request up to 11 or more dangerous permissions, including access to your camera, microphone, messages, and even stored files. Communication and social apps often request even more. These permissions, when misused or exploited, can lead to massive data breaches. In fact, 74% of companies that experienced a breach in 2024 said the cause was excessive privileges given to third-party apps. With major breach...

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Feeling the rush as your crypto investments grow? So are cybercriminals. The surge in digital assets has attracted not just new investors, but also a wave of sophisticated cyber fraud. Staying informed about the latest crypto scam tactics is no longer optional—it’s essential. The $51 Billion Wake-Up Call According to Chainalysis, stolen crypto funds could surpass $51 billion in 2024 , a record-breaking figure. Almost half of these thefts stemmed from private key compromises—meaning the hackers didn’t need to crack a system, just fool a person. And with North Korean state-sponsored hackers leading global crypto theft, the stakes are higher than ever. Evolving Tactics You Need to Know “Pig Butchering” Scams This elaborate con involves building a long-term relationship—often through social media or dating apps—then slowly encouraging the victim to invest in a fake crypto platform. Once a significant amount is deposited, the scammers vanish. Losses have reached tens of millions from a sin...