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03/08/2023

You know not to open unexpected attachments in emails. Don't preview them, either!

Simply previewing a Word doc could now infect your device with malware. Here’s how to stay protected from this dangerous threat.

01/06/2023

Do you or anyone you know have a Mercedes-Benz, BMW, Rolls Royce, Ferrari, Ford, Porsche, Toyota, Jaguar or Land Rover? For your safety and security, please be sure to get these updates!

Several of the biggest car brands have fixed dozens of vulnerabilities, some of which would have allowed for the full takeover of vehicles.

12/09/2022

Do you have an Apple product? You will want to know about these new cybersecurity measures from Apple:

Apple announced several new security features designed to better protect users from an array of emerging threats.

12/02/2022

Holiday season--Unfortunately, the season for scams! We are busy and distracted, and the bad guys know it. Here are two scams to watch out for: READ ID and supposedly your boss (or CEO) asking you for a favor. Here are the details:

These days, with the influx of emails, text messages, robocalls and in-person pleas for help, you really have to be on your guard every time you receive one.

11/17/2022

Bad guys can do scary stuff with just your cell phone number! Here's what they can do, what *you* can do, and how to protect yourself:

Scammers can use your phone number to impersonate, steal from, and harass you and others. Here's what to do if your info is compromised. The post Here’s What Hackers Can Do with Just Your Cell Phone Number appeared first on Reader's Digest.

11/14/2022

Did you receive an unexpected photo attachment? Is is a .png file? Be careful!

A threat actor known as Worok found hiding malware in PNG files targeting businesses in the Middle East and across Asia

10/31/2022

iPhone threat--update now if you haven't already!

A zero-day bug that affects iPhones and iPads is being exploited in the wild

10/26/2022

Are any of these apps on your Android device? Delete them now!

Millions of Android users should double check their apps after Google removed 16 dangerous apps that have been banned from Google Play store.

10/10/2022

Has your Facebook (Meta) been targeted by malware? Here's how to find out and how to fix it:

Meta recently announced that iPhone and Android malware apps may have stolen passwords from up to 1 million users of the platform.

10/07/2022

Common password mistakes. We are all guilty of some of these! Keep your data safe!

Passwords are supposed to keep us safe, but they can be an open door for hackers to attack our finances and identity. Here's how you can protect yourself. The post 12 Password Mistakes That Hackers Hope You’ll Make appeared first on Reader's Digest.

10/05/2022

Do you support an Exchange server? Here is some very important information you need to know about a vulnerability that isn't patched yet. It can allow a bad guy to access the server, and from there, go laterally into your network, Active Directory, and more. Here is some advice to harden your Exchange Server until Microsoft releases a patch: https://kb.cert.org/vuls/id/915563

The Vulnerability Notes Database provides information about software vulnerabilities.

09/02/2022

We would like to wish everyone a safe and fun Labor Day weekend!