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This Malware Phishing Campaign Hijacks Email Conversations

This Malware Phishing Campaign Hijacks Email Conversations

Hackers have been using social engineering tricks to get their malicious code onto the systems of unsuspecting victims. This has been happening for almost as long as the internet has been around.

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Some AMD Ryzen CPU Users Experiencing Windows 11 Issues

Some AMD Ryzen CPU Users Experiencing Windows 11 Issues

Do you have a PC with an AMD Ryzen CPU? If so, be aware that AMD has found an issue which causes "temporary pauses in system interactivity or responsiveness.

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New Archive Feature Helps Mobile Users Save Space

New Archive Feature Helps Mobile Users Save Space

The problem with smartphones is that they eventually run out of room. Honestly it's a wonder the issue isn't even bigger than it is.

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Hackers Get Source Code During Data Breach At Samsung

Hackers Get Source Code During Data Breach At Samsung

Samsung's corporate network was breached recently. That's bad news all by itself.

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Hackers Are Increasingly Targeting Mobile Devices

Hackers Are Increasingly Targeting Mobile Devices

Here's a statistic you're not going to like. Based on research conducted by cybersecurity researchers at Proofpoint, there has been a staggering 500 percent increase in malware attacks against mobile

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Google Messages Users On Android Get New Features

Google Messages Users On Android Get New Features

Do you use Google Messages? If so, there's good news!

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This Popular Fitbit Watch Has Been Recalled

This Popular Fitbit Watch Has Been Recalled

Do you own an Ionic smartwatch? If you haven't heard yet, be advised that Fitbit has issued a voluntary recall of the devices produced between 2017 and 2020.

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These Medical Devices Are Vulnerable To Security Threats

These Medical Devices Are Vulnerable To Security Threats

Thanks to the fine folks at Palo Alto Networks we have a better view of the relative safety and security of network-capable medical devices. Unfortunately, the news is grim.

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People Are Still Not Using Secure Passwords Despite Warnings

People Are Still Not Using Secure Passwords Despite Warnings

It's 2022 and after years of warning people repeatedly about the dangers of using the same old passwords and using the same password across multiple websites, you would think this would get better. Y

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Network Security Breach Confirmed At Nvidia

Network Security Breach Confirmed At Nvidia

Nvidia joined the seemingly unending parade of major corporations to fall victim of a hacking attack. Recently, a group of hackers calling itself "Lapsus$" began sharing details about the incident an

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Chip Makers Are Already Planning For WiFi7

Chip Makers Are Already Planning For WiFi7

We barely got to know Wi-Fi 6 but companies like Qualcomm are already making plans for the next generation of Wi-Fi technology. They are working on Wi-Fi 7 which is otherwise known as 802.

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Android Users Need To Watch Out For Teabot Trojan

Android Users Need To Watch Out For Teabot Trojan

If you have smart devices in the Android ecosystem, there's a new threat to be aware of in the form of a malware strain called Teabot. This bit of malicious code is a Remote Access Trojan or RAT for

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Scammers Cost Americans Billions Of Dollars In 2021

Scammers Cost Americans Billions Of Dollars In 2021

The US Federal Trade Commission reports that Americans lost almost six billion dollars to fraud last year. The $5.

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New Phishing Emails Target Citibank Account Holders

New Phishing Emails Target Citibank Account Holders

Are you a Citibank customer? If so, be aware that a group of scammers is specifically targeting Citibank account holders.

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Malware Hidden Inside Games Found In Microsoft Store

Malware Hidden Inside Games Found In Microsoft Store

Security experts tell people all the time to never to download apps from anywhere other than official sources like the Microsoft Store, the Google Play Store, and the Apple App Store. It's good advic

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Employee Information Was Leaked At Cookware Company Meyer

Employee Information Was Leaked At Cookware Company Meyer

Meyer Corporation is a California-based company and a giant in the cookware industry. Meyer is the latest victim in a seemingly never-ending parade of hacking attacks.

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New iOS 15.4 Update Addresses AirTag Stalking Issue

New iOS 15.4 Update Addresses AirTag Stalking Issue

Apple AirTags are handy. They're an incredibly convenient way to help keep track of your stuff.

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Skype Gets New 911 Calling Feature In The U.S.

Skype Gets New 911 Calling Feature In The U.S.

Recently, Skype announced a change to its 911 calling feature. Previously the feature was only useable in the UK, Finland, Denmark, and Australia.

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Zoom Bug With Some Macs Leaves Microphone On After Meetings

Zoom Bug With Some Macs Leaves Microphone On After Meetings

If you're a Mac user and you also use Zoom be sure to check to see what version of Zoom you're running. Recently a bug in the Mac version of the software was found that could cause your computer's mi

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Windows 11 Is Now Able To Run Some Android Apps

Windows 11 Is Now Able To Run Some Android Apps

Recently, Microsoft announced that they were adding support for Android Apps to Windows 11. The company first began testing that new functionality back in October of last year (2021).

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Update This WordPress Plugin Immediately To Prevent Security Risks

Update This WordPress Plugin Immediately To Prevent Security Risks

Do you have a WordPress site? Do you use the PHP Everywhere plugin?

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Puma Sportswear Recently Impacted By A Data Breach

Puma Sportswear Recently Impacted By A Data Breach

We have recently learned that Puma Sportswear was impacted by a data breach in the waning days of 2021. It's important to note that Puma's networks were not attacked directly.

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Microsoft Teams Gets Optimizations To Use Less Resources

Microsoft Teams Gets Optimizations To Use Less Resources

Do you use Microsoft Teams and do you have an older PC that struggles with Teams video meetings? If so there's good news.

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Medusa Android Banking Trojan Steals Sensitive User Information

Medusa Android Banking Trojan Steals Sensitive User Information

There are two new forms of malware spreading rapidly among people with Android devices according to researchers at ThreatFabric. This latest campaign involves the FluBot malware (also known as Cabass

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Malware Disguised As Windows 11 Upgrade Targets Windows 10 Users

Malware Disguised As Windows 11 Upgrade Targets Windows 10 Users

According to researchers at HP, there's a new threat to worry about. Hackers have recently begun disguising malware as Windows 11 upgrades and are using them to target Windows 10 users who are anxiou

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The San Francisco 49ers Recently Hit With Ransomware Attack

The San Francisco 49ers Recently Hit With Ransomware Attack

Hackers will attack absolutely anybody. No one is safe and nothing is sacred.

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iPhone Sales Edging Out Android In The US

iPhone Sales Edging Out Android In The US

It's no secret that supply chain issues have impacted a variety of different industries. Apple has been somewhat less impacted than others.

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Hackers Are Using NFT Excitement To Trick Users

Hackers Are Using NFT Excitement To Trick Users

Researchers from Fortinet are warning of a new threat to be on the lookout for. Right now, NFTs are all the rage.

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Hackers Are Breaking Into Microsoft Teams And Dropping Malware

Hackers Are Breaking Into Microsoft Teams And Dropping Malware

Researchers at Avanan are a Check Point subsidiary. They have recently issued a warning that anyone who uses Microsoft Teams should be aware of.

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Hackers Are Setting Their Sights On Linux Systems

Hackers Are Setting Their Sights On Linux Systems

For most of the history of the internet Linux has been able to stay below the radar of hackers around the world. While there have been some attacks that specifically targeted Linux users, they've man

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