PCI Data Systems Inc

10/11/2018

Is your computer mining crypto-currency? Interesting read:

This malware is so sneaky it updates your Flash to look legit.

05/14/2018

The latest Windows 10 update, release 1803, appears to be problematic. We'll try to keep you posted:

First we find out Win10 version 1803 doesn’t work with Intel SSD6 solid state drives -- thus, by implication, many Surface Pro (2017) machines -- now we learn it also doesn’t work with Toshiba SSDs.

03/07/2018

We've run into this bug with a customer's system, where after a Microsoft update the keyboard and mouse stopped responding. This short article on BleepingComputer.com gives a brief overview of what happened: https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-releases-kb4090913-update-to-fix-critical-usb-driver-issue/

Microsoft released yesterday a Windows update to fix driver issues with USB devices introduced in the February 2018 Patch Tuesday security updates.

10/26/2017

Well, it's ransomware season again: https://blog.avast.com/its-rabbit-season-badrabbit-ransomware-infects-airports-and-subways . Keep your systems updated and anti-virus current.

Ransomware dubbed “BadRabbit”, based on NotPetya code, spreads.

06/14/2017

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05/15/2017

Wave 2 of Wanna Cry is on it's way!

https://www.cnet.com/news/wannacry-ransomware-patched-updated-virus-kill-switch/?ftag=COS-05-10aaa0b&linkId=37604316

It'll take a lot more than a lucky break to stop the malware that has hit more than 200,000 computers worldwide -- so far.

05/03/2017

A nice write-up about today's phishing scam with Google Docs
https://www.wired.com/2017/05/dont-open-google-doc-unless-youre-positive-legit/?mbid=social_twitter

05/03/2017

Google Docs as tweeted that they rolled out a fix and the offending app should now be resolved.

05/03/2017

Reposting from TechCrunch.com

How do I know if I’ve been hit? How do I fix it?

Check your Google account’s app permissions. There should not be an app called “Google Docs” there — actual Google Docs has access to your account by default. If you see it listed there, remove it by tapping the label and hitting “Remove”

Story developing…

05/03/2017

Google Docs Scam - Emerging info
https://techcrunch.com/2017/05/03/psa-this-google-doc-scam-is-spreading-fast-and-will-email-everyone-you-know/

05/03/2017

Do NOT open google-docs attachments, even from people you know. Widespread threat infecting a large number of accounts.

More to follow as available

04/24/2017

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