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Fake Apps Stealing Info With Current Cryptocurrency Boom

In case you haven’t been paying attention, the Cryptocurrency markets have been booming in recent months. All of the major

July 19, 2021

Chromebooks Get First Optimized Browser Alternative

In the world of internet browsers, most people only think of the Big Three: Chrome, Safari, and Microsoft Edge. Occasionally,

July 17, 2021

This Malware Could Be Using Your PC To Make Money

If you haven’t heard of a malware strain called Crackonosh, be aware that it might be abusing your system, and

July 16, 2021

Some Netgear Devices May Have Vulnerabilities According To Microsoft

Do you use a Netgear DGN router, either at home or in your office? If so, be aware that Microsoft

July 15, 2021

Some US Mercedes Customers Likely Hit With Data Breach

Do you own, or have you recently test-driven a Mercedes? If so, or if you’ve created an account on their

July 14, 2021

Windows 11 Might Change The Blue Screen Of Death

On the heels of Microsoft’s announcement of Windows 11, the Redmond Giant published an overview of the changes we can

July 13, 2021

Microsoft May Allow 7th Generation Intel CPU’s On Windows 11

Not long ago, Microsoft announced the development of Windows 11, which formally brought the Windows 10 era to a close.

July 12, 2021

Chrome Soon Releasing Feature To Always Use Secure Connections

Recently, Google announced another change to its Chrome browser designed with user security in mind. The company will soon be

July 10, 2021

Microsoft Windows Is Working On Windows 11 Update Release

Later this year, the Windows 10 era will officially come to an end with the release of Windows 11. The

July 9, 2021

Security Issue Found In Dell’s SupportAssist Software

Do you have a Dell PC? If so, be aware that recently, security researchers at Eclypsium have discovered a major

July 8, 2021

Update Windows If Your PC Is Making High Pitched Sounds

Ever since the March 2021 release of Windows 10, 2004 , a small fraction of users have been reporting a

July 7, 2021

Google Drive Users Should Be Aware Of Upcoming Update

Does your business utilize Google Workspace? If so, be advised that the company recently issued an alert for Workspace admins.

July 6, 2021

Google Adding Additional Security Feature To Chrome On iOS

Recently, Google made a small but significant change to Chrome for iOS. If you use the browser in that environment,

July 5, 2021

ChaiChi Malware Is Spreading Ransomware In The Education Sector

If your business has regular dealings with the Education sector of the market, be aware that the PYSA ransomware gang

July 3, 2021

Some TurboTax Accounts Were Hacked Due To Poor Passwords

Hackers around the world have been busy this year, with Intuit being the latest company to fall victim to their

July 2, 2021

Support Ending For Windows 7 And 8 Nvidia Graphics Drivers

Does your PC have an NVIDIA graphics card? If so, be aware that the company recently announced that as of

July 1, 2021

SolarMarker Malware Stealing User Information Through PDFs

The hackers behind the malware called SolarMarker have begun using an innovative and unexpected means of distributing their poisoned code.

June 30, 2021

Over 3 Million Affected By Volkswagen Group Data Breach

The Volkswagen Group of America (VWGoA), a subsidiary of the German Volkswagen Group, recently disclosed a large scale data breach

June 29, 2021

Latest Windows 10 Update Adds News And Interest Features

Microsoft’s “News and Interests” feature has been on their road map and in testing for quite some time, but recently,

June 28, 2021

Data Breach Hits McDonalds In US And Other Countries

McDonalds is the latest major corporation to fall victim to a hacking attack. The fast-food giant does business in more

June 26, 2021

Ransomware Attacks Are On The Rise For Educators

According to an alert recently issued by the UK’s National Cyber Security Centre, colleges and universities worldwide are at increased

June 25, 2021

Microsoft Edge Browser Getting Automatic HTTPS Web Security Feature

The latest version of Microsoft’s new Chromium-based Edge browser will follow in the footsteps of the other major browsers on

June 24, 2021

New Graphene Technology May Increase Hard Drive Storage

HDDs are old, well understood technology. They haven’t changed much in recent years. In fact, increasingly, people are writing them

June 23, 2021

These Technologies Hold The Key To Growing Your Business

After a roller coaster of a ride in 2020 and into 2021, businesses just like yours are looking to the

June 22, 2021

Some Amazon Device Features May Have Security Risks

Have you heard of Amazon Sidewalk? If not, it’s definitely something you should be aware of. Depending on your point

June 22, 2021

Email Unsubscribe Scam Can Easily Fool Any User

Scammers are increasingly relying on a tried and true bit of social engineering to fool unsuspecting users into unwittingly signing

June 21, 2021

Update VMWare Software Immediately To Avoid Possible Attack

The US Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency recently issued a warning to all companies running VMware Vcenter Server and VMware

June 19, 2021

Upgrades To USB-C Components Will Give It More Power

The USB-C cables on the market today are capable of handling no more than 100 watts of power. Industry engineers

June 18, 2021

New Apple M1 Chip Might Have A Security Flaw

There’s good news and bad news in the Apple ecosystem, specifically with regards to the company’s M1 chip. The bad

June 17, 2021

PC Prices Set To Rise Due To Supply Issues

With the world beginning to round the corner where the pandemic is concerned, life is slowly, in fits and starts,

June 16, 2021

Notification Of New Subscription Billing Could Be A Phishing Attack

There’s a dangerous new phishing scam you should be aware of and alert your employees to right away. A growing

June 15, 2021

Google Chrome Speed Will Increase With Update

If you’re one of the legions of users who rely on Google’s Chrome browser when you surf the web, we’ve

June 14, 2021

Bose Is Latest Company To Have Employee Data Breached

Bose is the latest in an unending parade of major companies to disclose that they’ve been the victim of a

June 12, 2021

Beware Of Voice Message Phishing Attacks Called Vishing

Hackers and scammers have been experimenting with “vishing” in recent months, as a subset of phishing. Conventional phishing tactics rely

June 11, 2021

Malware Called Phorpiex Delivers Ransomware With Old School Tactics

If you’re involved with internet security on any level, then you’re probably already familiar with the name Phorpiex. The malicious

June 10, 2021

Massive Data Leak Affects More Than 100M Android Users

If you own an Android smart device, be advised there has been a data leak. Security researchers at Check Point

June 9, 2021

Soon, Windows 10 Releases Will Not Include Internet Explorer

The latest Windows Insider Preview build contains a quirky bit of history, or rather, it specifically doesn’t contain it. That

June 8, 2021

Google Improves Android Feature To Change Compromised Passwords

Several months back, Google introduced a new feature to its Chrome browser that searched a user’s stored passwords, comparing them

June 7, 2021

Apple Malware Problem Unacceptable According To Apple Executive

Craig Federighi, one of the top executives at Apple, is not happy, and recently made his displeasure known in court.

June 5, 2021

Windows 10 To Get Several New Features

Recently, Microsoft announced that later this year, Windows 10 will get a significant update to be called Windows 10 Version

June 4, 2021

Don’t Let Your Employees Become Your Biggest Vulnerability

A couple years ago, TechRepublic ran a story with the following headline: “Employees Are Almost As Dangerous To Business As

June 4, 2021

New Wifi Vulnerability May Affect Most Devices

Recently, a whole raft of security flaws have been found that impact all Wi-Fi devices, including smart phones, IoT devices,

June 3, 2021

New RevengeRAT Trojan Gives Hackers Access To Your Data

Recently, Microsoft issued an alert, warning users about a remote access tool called RevengeRAT, also known as AsyncRAT. It is

June 2, 2021

Microsoft Edge Browser Gets Fix For Crashing Issue

Earlier this month, Microsoft Edge users were in an uproar, with significant numbers of them reporting that the browser would

June 1, 2021

Numerous Malicious Financial Apps Discovered Targeting Android Devices

Recently, Google did some house cleaning. They removed ten different apps from the Play Store, all of which contained droppers

May 31, 2021

Google Analytics Gets New Security Feature

Based on current trends, marketers are going to have to get used to operating in a world without cookies. In

May 29, 2021

Some Versions Of Windows 10 Will Stop Receiving Security Updates

On the heels of the May 2021 Patch Tuesday release, Microsoft has flagged certain versions of Windows 10 that will

May 28, 2021

Consider Replacing Your Old Broadband Routers For Security

A company named ‘UK security Watchdog, Which?’ recently released a report with some disturbing security ramifications. Based on a survey

May 26, 2021

Google Prioritizing Privacy And Safety With Play Store Updates

Google generally does a great job with security when it comes to the Google Play Store. Of course, the company

May 25, 2021

Google May Force All Users To Use 2 Factor Authentication

Sometimes Google takes a heavy-handed approach to security, but it’s also widely accepted that their heart is in the right

May 24, 2021

Default Windows Font May Change With Windows 10 Update

Microsoft has a history of being notoriously slow to change. Just to cite one example, the company’s venerable “Paint” application

May 22, 2021

Many Mobile Devices Contain A Chip With A Security Risk

A new, high severity vulnerability has been found in Qualcomm’s MSM (Mobile Station Modem) chips, including the company’s latest 5G-capable

May 21, 2021

Global Scale Phishing Attack Brings New Malware

There’s an ongoing, global scale phishing attack you should be aware of, even if your firm isn’t currently being targeted

May 20, 2021

Chrome Zero Day Exploit Gets Fixed With Latest Update

On April 20, 2021, Google released Chrome 90.0.4430.85, designed to address a zero-day exploit hackers are currently taking advantage of,

May 19, 2021

Newly Discovered Linux Malware Has Been Around For Years

Recently, researchers at Qihoo 360 Network Security discovered a particularly stealthy piece of malware designed to create backdoors in the

May 18, 2021

End For Skype For Business Is Just Around The Corner

If you’re still using Skype for Business at your firm, be advised that Microsoft recently sent another friendly reminder out

May 17, 2021

Popular NAS Device Vendor Fixes Vulnerability Recommends Update

QNAP recently addressed a critical security vulnerability you need to be aware of. Previous to the fix, the company had

May 15, 2021

Large Insurance Company Geico Suffers Data Breach

Geico, the second largest insurance carrier in the US, recently became the latest high-profile company to suffer a data breach

May 14, 2021

Microsoft Edge Will Redirect Users To HTTPS Secure Sites

If you’re a Microsoft Edge user, be aware. Beginning in July, with the release of Edge 92, the browser will

May 13, 2021

Here Is How The New iOS Update Improves Privacy

Targeted advertising has become a mainstay of life on the web these days. You do a search on Amazon for

May 12, 2021