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10/13/2021

1Password released an awesome new feature to share your secure information with others, even people who don't have 1password!

1Password customers can now securely share virtually anything in their 1Password vault with anyone – even if the recipient doesn’t use 1Password.

09/24/2021

NEVER expose your cameras to the internet!!!

https://blog.malwarebytes.com/exploits-and-vulnerabilities/2021/09/patch-now-insecure-hikvision-security-cameras-can-be-taken-over-remotely/

"In general it is a good idea not make your cameras accessible from the internet and if you do, put them behind a VPN."

If your security vendor tells you its ok, it's time to find a new vendor!

Many Hikvision cameras are vulnerable to a critical, unauthenticated, remote code ex*****on (RCE) vulnerability.

09/13/2021

Time to update your iOS devices:
https://www.macrumors.com/2021/09/13/ios-14-8-zero-click-exploit-pegasus/

If you want more info, here is a GREAT podcast that talks about the NSO group: https://overcast.fm/+PMNc5Hr8c

Today's iOS 14.8 update addresses a critical vulnerability that Apple engineers have been working around the clock to fix, reports The New York...

09/03/2021

You should have already frozen your credit at the big 3 credit agencies (Equifax, Transunion, and Experian). But did you know there is a new player in this credit reporting space: Innovis? Savvy bad guys will most likely start trying to exploit your credit through this new company. NOW is the time to freeze with Innovis: https://innovis.com/securityFreeze/

By submitting this form, you are requesting that we place a Security Freeze on your Innovis Credit Report or that we perform an action to an existing Security Freeze. We will send you a confirmation letter.

03/03/2021

Keeping your MacBook battery at 100% at all times can shorten its lifespan significantly!

Any Mac laptop users should SERIOUSLY consider using this utility to save their batteries:

https://buff.ly/383gFMY

Download here: https://buff.ly/30fN2DH

01/08/2021

Are you looking for alternatives to WhatsApp? Check out Signal (https://signal.org/) or Telegram (https://telegram.org/)

Telegram is a little easier to use, while Signal is more secure.

Use each tool accordingly!

Fast. Secure. Powerful.

11/25/2020

Want to see if your app is ready or compatible with Apple Silicon? There is a database for that:

Ultimate guide for macOS apps that are Apple silicon (M1) ready.

11/22/2020

Chrome notifications are becoming more of a problem for end users:

https://krebsonsecurity.com/2020/11/be-very-sparing-in-allowing-site-notifications/

We suggest you turn them off by visiting: chrome://settings/content/notifications and disabling "Sites can ask to send notifications"

11/15/2020

Tl;dr: USE A PASSWORD MANAGER! Without one, it's MUCH harder to make strong passwords, and nearly impossible to keep track of them.

In the name of cybersecurity, you can stop adding an exclamation mark to the end of your password.

04/01/2020

A little humor for you...

03/31/2020

Zoom is offering a FREE upgrade for educational institutions to remove the 40 minute meeting limitation:

https://zoom.us/docs/ent/school-verification.html

Please pass this along to any educational institution you know!

Zoom is the leader in modern enterprise video communications, with an easy, reliable cloud platform for video and audio conferencing, chat, and webinars across mobile, desktop, and room systems. Zoom Rooms is the original software-based conference room solution used around the world in board, confer...

03/25/2020

Are you and iOS mobile user, but use a Dell Windows PC? This tool could be a life saver!

https://www.macrumors.com/2020/03/25/dell-mobile-connect-app-iphone-pc-mirroring/

The new app will let "users control their phone with their PC's touchscreen, keyboard and mouse, which also enables drag and drop for photo and video files to transfer them between devices.

In addition to screen mirroring, the update includes Windows support for taking and making iPhone calls handsfree, text messaging, notifications, contacts search, and more..."

I will be testing this app ASAP, but wanted to make you all aware of it!

Links:

iOS app store link: https://apps.apple.com/app/dell-mobile-connect/id1241903676

Microsoft App store link: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/p/dell-mobile-connect/9nx51w9gbs5t?activetab=pivot:overviewtab

Dell this week updated its Mobile Connect iOS app with new features that offer seamless integration between Apple iPhones and Windows PCs, including...