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A strain called Lockbit has been around since at least 2019 and is aiming to become the ransomware of choice in the hack...
09/10/2021

A strain called Lockbit has been around since at least 2019 and is aiming to become the ransomware of choice in the hacking world.

Over the last couple of years ransomware has become the malware of choice for hackers around the world. It's easy to understand why. Hackers using malware win in two different ways. If they successfully breach a corporation they can steal...

Prior to the addition of this new feature, you had to pull out your Apple device to look up your password and type it ma...
09/09/2021

Prior to the addition of this new feature, you had to pull out your Apple device to look up your password and type it manually on the Windows device.

Version 12.5 of iCloud for Windows is now out and features a small but important upgrade. The new version adds password access and management features. These allow users to manage passwords that have been saved in the iCloud from a...

These are excellent changes that serve as a clear indication that internet communications providers have embraced the no...
09/08/2021

These are excellent changes that serve as a clear indication that internet communications providers have embraced the notion of user security and privacy.

Facebook has recently announced an important addition to its Facebook Messenger app. Most popular communications platforms utilize end-to-end encryption (E2EE). These include Zoom, Microsoft Teams, and even Facebook's WhatsApp. Until recently Facebook's Messenger app was a notable holdout. Although....

The hackers could easily shift gears and target NAS devices made by some other vendor or even target other types of devi...
09/07/2021

The hackers could easily shift gears and target NAS devices made by some other vendor or even target other types of devices entirely.

A NAS manufacturer based in Taiwan called Synology recently issued a warning to its customers relating to the StealthWorker botnet. This botnet has been targeting a wide range of NAS (Network Attached Storage) devices using simple brute force tactics. Anytime...

In recent years ransomware has emerged as one of the favored tools of hackers around the world. It allows hackers to pro...
09/06/2021

In recent years ransomware has emerged as one of the favored tools of hackers around the world. It allows hackers to profit in two ways from networks they break into.

If you're worried about ransomware attacks know that help is on the way. The CISA (Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Security Agency) has announced a partnership with some of the biggest names in tech. The specific purpose of this collaborative effort called...

The most recent victim is Taiwanese motherboard manufacturer Gigabyte. In addition to shutting down manufacturing operat...
09/05/2021

The most recent victim is Taiwanese motherboard manufacturer Gigabyte. In addition to shutting down manufacturing operations in Taiwan the attack also took a number of the company's web-based systems.

Retailers, hospitals and financial institutions tend to be the targets of choice for the hackers of the world. Of course they're not the only targets. The simple truth is that any company can find itself in the cross hairs of...

A number of big tech companies have tried various approaches to solve the problem over the years. Google is the latest t...
09/04/2021

A number of big tech companies have tried various approaches to solve the problem over the years. Google is the latest to do so.

Internet users are notoriously bad at selecting secure passwords for the sites they frequently use that require a login. Surveys reveal that more than a third of internet users are in the habit of using the same password across multiple...

The hackers take advantage of the fact that on any given day there are literally hundreds of ebooks offered for free on ...
09/03/2021

The hackers take advantage of the fact that on any given day there are literally hundreds of ebooks offered for free on Amazon's platform.

Do you own an Amazon Kindle? Amazon has a warning for you if you do. Beware. Hackers are now using poisoned ebooks to delete the contents of infected Kindle readers and take control of a victim's Amazon account. The hackers...

No one is denying the need and usefulness of tracking applications. There's a definite place for them in the market.
09/02/2021

No one is denying the need and usefulness of tracking applications. There's a definite place for them in the market.

A startling revelation was made at the recent Black Hat cybersecurity conference in Las Vegas, Nevada. The ongoing pandemic has given rise to a new threat named Stalkerware. It is defined as apps (both malicious and mundane) that are being...

If your business is in any way connected to the sale or maintenance of Industrial Control Systems the researchers urge i...
09/01/2021

If your business is in any way connected to the sale or maintenance of Industrial Control Systems the researchers urge immediate upgrades.

The vulnerability of Industrial Control Systems has been getting a lot of press in recent months. That's a good thing because most people don't spend much time thinking or worrying about such systems. Unfortunately they are among the most vulnerable...

It’s hot out. But are you keeping your technology cool?If not, you’re putting your data, your team’s productivity, and y...
08/31/2021

It’s hot out. But are you keeping your technology cool?

If not, you’re putting your data, your team’s productivity, and your whole business at risk.

Avoid a meltdown.

It pays to stay chilled!

The dog days of summer are here, and it’s hot out! Homeowners and business owners alike are bracing for their upcoming power bills as they run their air conditioners around the clock trying to keep cool. But for many business...

This malware strain so dangerous because of the fact that many people make regular use of their Facebook login credentia...
08/26/2021

This malware strain so dangerous because of the fact that many people make regular use of their Facebook login credentials as a quick and convenient way to log into a variety of other sites.

Do you have a Facebook account? Even if it has been a while since you last logged on there is a new threat you should be aware of. A new strain of malware called FlyTrap was used recently to take...

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