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Sharkbot Malware Found In Several Android Antivirus Apps

Sharkbot Malware Found In Several Android Antivirus Apps

If you own an Android device, odds are excellent that your go-to source for apps of any kind is the Google Play Store. That includes antivirus apps to help keep your device safe.

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VMWare Products Need Patched Now For Security Risks

VMWare Products Need Patched Now For Security Risks

If you use certain VMWAre products, be aware that the company has recently identified and issued a patch for a total of five critical security vulnerabilities. These are being tracked as: - CVE-20220

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Millions Of Cash App Users Had Their Data Breached

Millions Of Cash App Users Had Their Data Breached

Do you use the popular smartphone app "Cash App? " If so, you're certainly not alone.

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Cracked Software Downloads Are Spreading FFDroider Malware

Cracked Software Downloads Are Spreading FFDroider Malware

There's a new malware threat to keep an eye out for according to researchers from Zscaler. Dubbed FFDroider, this one is known for hijacking a variety of social media accounts and stealing credential

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AMD Finds Issue That Causes CPU To Be Overclocked

AMD Finds Issue That Causes CPU To Be Overclocked

Over the past few weeks, there's been a bit of an uproar on various social media channels. Many AMD users are reporting inexplicable changes to their BIOS settings which users were never asked to app

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Apple Released Zero Day Hack Fix For Devices And Computers

Apple Released Zero Day Hack Fix For Devices And Computers

If you're an Apple user and you have an iPhone, a Mac, or both, you'll want to grab the company's most recent security update. The latest release pushes out fixes for a pair of zero-day vulnerabiliti

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Upgrade Now To Fix iPhone Battery Issues

Upgrade Now To Fix iPhone Battery Issues

Do you have an iPhone? If so, are you running IOS 15.

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Critical Security Issues Might Affect Many HP Printers

Critical Security Issues Might Affect Many HP Printers

Do you have an HP LaserJet Pro, a Pagewide Pro, an OfficeJet, Enterprise, Large Format, or DeskJet printer at your home or in your office? If so, then be aware that your machine is likely vulnerable

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This New Malware Wants To Steal Your Data

This New Malware Wants To Steal Your Data

A nasty new malware strain has recently been spotted in the wilds by researchers at zScaler. Dubbed "BlackGuard" the malicious code has been found on a variety of Russian underground Blackhat forums.

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This Android Malware Will Steal Your Facebook Credentials

This Android Malware Will Steal Your Facebook Credentials

Do you have an Android device? Even if you don't, you know someone who does.

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Some Microsoft’s Source Code Was Stolen By Hacker Group

Some Microsoft’s Source Code Was Stolen By Hacker Group

Microsoft recently confirmed that an account belonging to one of their employees was compromised by the Lapsus$ hacking group, which allowed them to abscond with portions of the company's source code.

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Some Microsoft Servers Are Experiencing DNS Problems After Update

Some Microsoft Servers Are Experiencing DNS Problems After Update

Do you use Windows Server 2019? If so, then you may be experiencing some issues as of the latest update.

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Security Vulnerability Found In Wyze Security Cameras

Security Vulnerability Found In Wyze Security Cameras

Do you have a Wyze Cam? If you're not sure what that is, it's an internet camera that offers a low-cost solution to those who are interested in playing around with video and not willing to spend a to

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One Click Default Browser Choice Coming To Windows 11

One Click Default Browser Choice Coming To Windows 11

One of the latest revelations to come from the Windows 11 development team is that Microsoft is working on streamlining the process of setting a default web browser for Windows 11 users. The new para

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Chromebook Users Will Get New Tools And Features Soon

Chromebook Users Will Get New Tools And Features Soon

Do you own a Chromebook? If so, be aware that version 100 of the Chrome OS and Chrome Browser boasts a new launcher.

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The 3 Options For IT Support And How To Choose The One That Fits Your Business

If you’re a business owner or planning to open a new business, chances are you have looked into IT support options. For those unfamiliar with the world of IT support, it can be confusing trying to fi

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Mobile Devices Connected To Windows Known As Phone Link

Mobile Devices Connected To Windows Known As Phone Link

Microsoft recently announced that it was doing a bit of re-branding. The company's apps that connect Android and iPhones to your Windows PC were formally called "Your Phone.

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Microsoft Help Files Are Being Used To Distribute This Spyware

Microsoft Help Files Are Being Used To Distribute This Spyware

Diana Lopera is a researcher for Trustwave Cybersecurity and has stumbled across something that's one part interesting and one part disturbing. Apparently, a group of hackers are trying a new approac

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Outlook Having PDF Preview Issues With Microsoft PowerToys

Outlook Having PDF Preview Issues With Microsoft PowerToys

Do you use Microsoft PowerToys? If you're not sure what that is then you probably don't.

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New GIMMICK Malware Targets MacOS Users

New GIMMICK Malware Targets MacOS Users

If you follow the global threat landscape closely, then you may already be aware of a notorious Chinese hacking collective known as "Storm Cloud. " What few people know is that this group seems to be

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Data Breach Announced At Popular Photo Site Shutterfly

Data Breach Announced At Popular Photo Site Shutterfly

Online photography platform Shutterfly is the latest high-profile company to fall victim to a hacking attack. The company recently disclosed that in December of last year (2021) they were targeted by

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Fake Work From Home Opportunities Are Phishing For Data

Fake Work From Home Opportunities Are Phishing For Data

It's no secret that the pandemic changed the way much of the world works. Tens of millions of people are now working from home with millions more eyeing that as a very real possibility.

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A Disguised Windows License Activator May Actually Be Malware

A Disguised Windows License Activator May Actually Be Malware

People who are in the habit of pirating movies and software have something new to worry about. It seems hackers have begun targeting at least some of them with a ubiquitous form of malware.

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Google Play Store Is Seeing More Trojan Style Malware

Google Play Store Is Seeing More Trojan Style Malware

A security researcher who goes by the name "Dr. Web" has been tracking a suspicious increase in Trojan infiltration emanating from the Google Play Store.

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Automotive Part Maker Denso Is Latest To Have Data Breached

Automotive Part Maker Denso Is Latest To Have Data Breached

The automotive parts giant named DENSO is the latest corporation to fall victim to a hacking attack. The company has offices all over the world and supplies parts to brands including General Motors,

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Secure Your SQL Server To Avoid This Malware Infection

Secure Your SQL Server To Avoid This Malware Infection

Do you rely on Microsoft SQL and MySQL databases? If so, be advised that the cybersecurity firm AhnLab recently published a report about a newly emerging threat.

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Email Phishing Attackers Are Pretending To Be The IRS

Email Phishing Attackers Are Pretending To Be The IRS

Emotet is in the news again according to the latest information from email security firm Cofense. Emotet is notorious for spreading via phishing campaigns and this latest phishing campaign sees them

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File Explorer May Get Tabs In Windows 11

File Explorer May Get Tabs In Windows 11

Are you a Windows Insider? If so, be aware that the company is testing a "hidden" new feature you're probably going to love.

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You May See Ads For Microsoft Products With Windows 11

You May See Ads For Microsoft Products With Windows 11

Microsoft may have inadvertently signaled that they are soon going to reincorporate ads into Microsoft 11, which is going to please exactly no one. In the most recent Windows Insiders build, third pa

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Clipchamp Will Soon Replace Movie Maker For Windows 11

Clipchamp Will Soon Replace Movie Maker For Windows 11

If you're an early adopter playing with the Windows 11 builds as they come out and you are a "Windows Insider," then you probably already know this. In the latest build, users were treated to a raft

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