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Say Goodbye To The Apple iPod

Say Goodbye To The Apple iPod

It is the end of an era. Apple recently announced that they were discontinuing the legendary iPod, which is now in its 7th generation of production.

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Windows 11 May Release New Feature For Copying Information

Windows 11 May Release New Feature For Copying Information

If you're a member of the Windows Insiders group, then you are likely already aware of this. If not, here's something else to look forward to when Windows 11 is formally released.

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New Method Hides Malware In Windows Event Logs

New Method Hides Malware In Windows Event Logs

At least one group of hackers has learned a new trick you need to be aware of. Security researchers at Kapersky Lab have discovered a malicious campaign-in-progress that is using event logs to store

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Beware Of New Backdoor Malware Targeting Linux Users

Beware Of New Backdoor Malware Targeting Linux Users

The name Kevin Beaumont may not be familiar to you, but if you're a Linux or Solaris user, he may have just saved you a whole lot of grief. Recently, Mr.

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New Phishing Scams Using Twitter Account Emails

New Phishing Scams Using Twitter Account Emails

Hackers around the world are increasingly targeting verified Twitter accounts with emails designed to pilfer your Twitter login credentials. Verified Twitter accounts differ from standard Twitter acc

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Tricky Ransomware Encrypts Small Data But Overwrites Large Data

Tricky Ransomware Encrypts Small Data But Overwrites Large Data

The MalwareHunterTeam recently discovered a new ransomware operation that is particularly nasty. Called Onyx, outwardly, the operation does what most ransomware campaigns do.

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Popular Service Being Used To Send Phishing Emails

Popular Service Being Used To Send Phishing Emails

Google SMTP relay service is wildly popular and used every day by legions of users. Unfortunately, hackers around the world are aware of this and increasingly they've begun abusing the SMTP relay ser

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Security Warnings Coming To Certain Google Apps To Help Users

Security Warnings Coming To Certain Google Apps To Help Users

Google has been making some fantastic changes to bolster user security in recent weeks. That includes changes to their Google Play Store that will require developers to disclose exactly what data the

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Three Big Companies Working On Passwordless Login Options

Three Big Companies Working On Passwordless Login Options

Ask just about any IT security professional and they will tell you that weak user passwords are one of the biggest problems and most persistent threats to corporate networks. Despite years of trainin

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New Delivery Method For Ransomware Discovered Called Bumblebee

New Delivery Method For Ransomware Discovered Called Bumblebee

Some interesting and disturbing changes are afoot in the hacking world. It appears that the TrickBot gang is now working for the Conti Syndicate.

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Microsoft Edge Browser To Get Free Limited VPN

Microsoft Edge Browser To Get Free Limited VPN

There's a big change coming to the Microsoft Edge browser. Big enough that it may prompt some users to switch to Edge.

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Many IOT Devices At Risk Due To DNS Vulnerability

Many IOT Devices At Risk Due To DNS Vulnerability

How many "smart" devices do you have connected to your home or company network? It's probably a higher number than you originally estimated.

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Users Without Internet Explorer Updates Are Vulnerable To Malware

Users Without Internet Explorer Updates Are Vulnerable To Malware

Researchers at Bitdefender have discovered a new malware campaign. This one uses an attack method that has fallen out of favor in recent months, called the Exploit Kit.

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Google Assistant Tool Will Automate Password Changes

Google Assistant Tool Will Automate Password Changes

A handy new Google Assistant is coming soon to a device near you. The new feature is designed to automate the frustrating and often time-consuming task of changing your passwords after a breach.

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Amazon Kindle Will Soon Support ePub Standard Files

Amazon Kindle Will Soon Support ePub Standard Files

Do you own an Amazon Kindle? If so, you're probably already aware of one of the major frustrations with the product.

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Google Soon Informing Users About What Data Apps Collect

Google Soon Informing Users About What Data Apps Collect

A small but important change is coming to your Android apps. Soon you'll notice a new Data Safety section on the Google Play Store which will provide greater transparency about exactly what data the

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Some Windows 11 Upgrade Links Could Be Malware

Some Windows 11 Upgrade Links Could Be Malware

There's a new hacking campaign underway that you need to be aware of especially if you or anyone you know is interested in upgrading to Windows 11. The campaign appears to be a legitimate offer from

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Netflix Will Soon Crack Down On Password Sharing

Netflix Will Soon Crack Down On Password Sharing

Netflix has been talking about cracking down on password sharing for years. So far, it's been just talk.

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Microsoft Exchange Servers Targeted By Hackers

Microsoft Exchange Servers Targeted By Hackers

If you rely on a Microsoft Exchange server to handle email for your company, there is something you should be aware of. Recent research by security and analytics company Varonis has discovered that a

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Microsoft May Have A Fix For Windows 10 Freezing Issue

Microsoft May Have A Fix For Windows 10 Freezing Issue

Has your Windows 10 machine been mysteriously freezing up on you lately? If it has, you're not alone.

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Some Android Devices May Have Media File Security Vulnerability

Some Android Devices May Have Media File Security Vulnerability

Do you have an Android device? Is it built around a Qualcomm or MediaTek chipset?

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LinkedIn Now The Most Spoofed Website For Phishing Emails

LinkedIn Now The Most Spoofed Website For Phishing Emails

Considered to be social media for professionals, LinkedIn is an invaluable tool for millions of people all over the world and a great way to make a wide range of professional connections. Unfortunate

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Keep Your Business Compliant By Following These Tips

Compliance is incredibly important for any business. A failure to remain compliant can spell doom for any business, regardless of size.

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Update Now If You Run This WordPress Plugin

Update Now If You Run This WordPress Plugin

Millions of people around the world have leveraged the awesome power of WordPress to build their sites. Whether for personal or business use, WordPress has the flexibility and functionality to create

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Beware Zip Attachments In Emails Could Be Qbot Malware

Beware Zip Attachments In Emails Could Be Qbot Malware

The owners of the Qbot botnet are changing things up. The botnet's normal Modus Operandi for distributing their signature Qbot malware has been to push their malicious code via phishing emails which

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This Banking Malware Can Fake Calls From Your Bank

This Banking Malware Can Fake Calls From Your Bank

There's a new strain of malware that specifically targets Android users that you should be aware of. Dubbed simply "Fakecalls," it is a banking trojan that boasts a powerful new ability we haven't se

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Large Company Snap-On Tools Recently Hit By Data Breach

Large Company Snap-On Tools Recently Hit By Data Breach

If you have any tools in your garage, odds are good that at least a few of them are Snap-on tools. The brand is ubiquitous in the United States and the company is one of the leading manufacturers glo

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Microsoft Edge Gets Overall Performance Boost

Microsoft Edge Gets Overall Performance Boost

If you rely on Microsoft's Edge browser to surf the web, you're in luck. The Redmond Giant has recently made some modifications to the browser's "sleeping tabs" feature, which improves its overall pe

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HP Warns Users About Critical Security Vulnerability

HP Warns Users About Critical Security Vulnerability

Are you one of the legions of users who rely on the Teradici PCoIP client? If so, be aware that whether you're running Windows, Linux, or macOS, there's a raft of new critical security vulnerabilitie

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Windows 11 Will Soon Get New Security Features

Windows 11 Will Soon Get New Security Features

If you're a member of the Windows Insiders group, you may already be aware of this. If you missed the company's announcement be on the lookout for some new security improvements in upcoming releases.

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