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Ransomware Attackers Look For Unpatched Systems To Exploit
Not long ago Microsoft patched a critical MSHTML remote code execution security flaw being tracked as CVE-2021-40444. Beginning on August 18th of this year (2021) the company spotted hackers exploiti
Popular HP Gaming Laptops And Desktops Have Security Vulnerability
Do you own an HP Omen, Envy, or Pavilion gaming laptop or desktop? You're certainly not alone if you do.
Microsoft Accounts Will Allow Passwordless Methods For Users
Microsoft will be rolling out a new passwordless login scheme in the weeks ahead and that should make just about everyone happy. Passwords and having to remember endless multitudes of them are one of
Installing Windows 11 On Unsupported Devices May Have Security Risks
Microsoft raised hackles worldwide when they placed stringent hardware requirements on their recently announced Windows 11 OS. Many chipsets that are more than capable of running the new software are
Report Finds One Third Of Suspicious Emails Are Threats
Employee cyber security training is paying off according to a report recently released by IT security company F-Secure. Researchers from F-Secure analyzed more than 200,000 emails that had been flagg
Hackers Behind REvil Ransomware Are Back Online
Not long after successfully attacking Kaseya the band of cyber criminals behind the REvil ransomware strain went dark. Their "Happy Blog" mysteriously went offline.
Hackers Are Using Windows 11 Curiosity To Load Malware
Millions of people around the world are understandably curious about Windows 11. It's easy to understand why.
Fortinet VPN User Passwords May Have Been Leaked Online
Hackers recently released a list of nearly half a million Fortinet VPN usernames and passwords onto the Dark Web. The group behind the attack claims that all the credentials were scraped from exploit
A Number Of Netgear Routers Get Security Fixes
Dozens of Netgear routers are vulnerable to a very old security flaw. The DNS rebinding flaws that these routers have date back to models the company put out as early as 2007.
A Flexible Partnership With IT Professionals
It’s hard to see how investing in your company’s IT services would be as incentivizing as other investments that might deliver a more tangible ROI. However, ensuring that your IT department has a com
Microsoft Windows 11 Finally Has A Release Date
Are you excited at the prospect of Windows 11? If so then you will be pleased to know that Microsoft's latest OS now has an official release date.
Free Repairs Offered For iPhone 12 Users With Sound Issues
The bad news is some of Apple's iPhone 12's have sound issues. If you own an iPhone 12 then you are probably already aware of this.
Microsoft Teams Adds A Number Of New Features
Do you use Microsoft Teams? If you do then you're going to love the August update.
iPhone Users Getting Secure IDs And Digital Drivers Licenses
Have you ever wished you had a digital ID like a driver's license? Apple is working to make that a reality.
Instagram Will Require Age Verification Soon
More and more social media platforms are taking steps to improve protections for younger folk. Instagram is the latest company to take steps in that direction with the recent announcement that the pl
Has Your Bandwidth Slowed Down? It Could Be Proxyware
There's a lot of money to be made by selling things that don't belong to you. That's a lesson hackers around the world have learned very well.
Exchange Servers Are The Target Of This New Ransomware
A new ransomware gang known as "LockFile" has recently burst onto the scene. They specifically target Microsoft Exchange servers to gain access then proceed to encrypt everything they can find.
WhatsApp Mods On Android Devices May Contain Malware
Are you a WhatsApp user? If you are you may have heard of the FMWhatsApp mod.
Recent Android App Update Caused Calling And Answering Issues
Google's Android app is the most installed app of all time with more than 5 billion installations. That matters because recently the company reported the existence of a serious bug in the app's lates
Popular Gaming Company Has An Installation Software Server Vulnerability
You may not be familiar with the name "SteelSeries" unless you're a gamer. The company makes an exceptional line of gaming gear including keyboards, mice, and gaming headsets.
Windows Server 2022 Has Been Released
Some products are released with lots of fanfare. Others with very little.
These Small Business Cisco Routers Should Be Replaced
Do you own any of the following Cisco UPnP (Universal Plug and Play) routers? - RV110W - RV130 - RV130W - Or RV215W If you do then you will want to replace your gear as quickly as possible.
Recent Massive Data Breach Attacks T-Mobile Company
US telecommunications giant T-Mobile is the latest big company to suffer from a successful hacking attack. The company is still cooperating with law enforcement and investigating an attack.
Windows 11 Makes It Harder To Switch From Edge Browser
Analysts who have been following the development of Windows 11 generally have good things to say about the redesign of the interface. There is one aspect of the new OS that's been raising hackles and
Microsoft Paint Gets New Look In Windows 11
MS Paint has had a long and interesting history. It is one of the oldest apps bundled with Windows and has been present for literally decades.
Microsoft 365 Getting Button To Easily Report Phishing Emails
We're beginning to see increasing collaboration between giant tech companies and government agencies around the world. In the UK the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) launched its Suspicious Emai
Magnetic Stripes On Credit Cards May Be Phased Out Soon
The magnetic stripe on the back of credit and debit cards has been a standard feature for as long as most people can remember. MasterCard recently made a rather surprising announcement concerning tho
Lockbit Ransomware Is Trying To Become Unstoppable
Over the last couple of years ransomware has become the malware of choice for hackers around the world. It's easy to understand why.
iCloud For Windows Adds Cloud Password Access And Management
Version 12. 5 of iCloud for Windows is now out and features a small but important upgrade.
End to End Encryption Comes Facebook Messenger
Facebook has recently announced an important addition to its Facebook Messenger app. Most popular communications platforms utilize end-to-end encryption (E2EE).