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Change Your NAS Device Password To Avoid Ransomware Attacks
A NAS manufacturer based in Taiwan called Synology recently issued a warning to its customers relating to the StealthWorker botnet. This botnet has been targeting a wide range of NAS (Network Attache
Coalition Of Big Names Coming Together To Fight Ransomware
If you're worried about ransomware attacks know that help is on the way. The CISA (Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Security Agency) has announced a partnership with some of the biggest names in tech.
Even Computer Hardware Manufacturers Can Get Hit By Ransomware
Retailers, hospitals and financial institutions tend to be the targets of choice for the hackers of the world. Of course they're not the only targets.
Google Working On One Tap Solution To Password Issue
Internet users are notoriously bad at selecting secure passwords for the sites they frequently use that require a login. Surveys reveal that more than a third of internet users are in the habit of us
Hackers Offering Fake Free Kindle Ebooks To Hack Amazon Accounts
Do you own an Amazon Kindle? Amazon has a warning for you if you do.
New Stalkerware Tracks The Location Of Its Victims
A startling revelation was made at the recent Black Hat cybersecurity conference in Las Vegas, Nevada. The ongoing pandemic has given rise to a new threat named Stalkerware.
Older Industrial Technology May Have Security Risks
The vulnerability of Industrial Control Systems has been getting a lot of press in recent months. That's a good thing because most people don't spend much time thinking or worrying about such systems
Windows Turned On Default Blocking For Potentially Unwanted Apps
Microsoft made a small but significant change to Windows 10 recently as it relates to PUAs (Potentially Unwanted Apps). It wasn't something that got a lot of press but it's a change well worth knowin
Google May Phase Out Secure Lock Icon For Websites
Google has had a long history of taking steps to make the web more secure for everyone. One of their early moves involved warning users via popup box when they surfed their way to a site that did not
Microsoft Teams Fend Off Phishing Attacks With Link Protection
Microsoft Defender has long included "Safe Links" protection as part of its overall function. The company recently announced that it would be extending Safe Link functionality so that it provides pro
Latest Security Update For Apple Devices Is Critical
Do you have an Apple device? If so then you should be aware that the company recently issued an OS update that includes Macs, iPads, and iPhones.
Google Improving Security And Transparency For Android Apps
Google recently announced some additional details relating to their "Safety Section" feature of the Google Play store. This is part of an ongoing effort to make the Play Store a safer and more transp
Your Kindle EBook May Lose Partial Functionality Soon
Do you own an older Amazon Kindle? Older Kindles utilize 3G internet connectivity protocols but mobile carriers are currently racing to upgrade their networks to 4G/5G.
Malware Named Xloader Targeting Macs And Stealing Information
XLoader is a newly discovered strain of malware designed to infect systems running macOS. This new strain was built from a malware strain called FormBook which was designed to steal passwords from Wi
Beat The Heat! How The Dog Days Of Summer Can Wreak Havoc On Your Technology
The dog days of summer are here, and it’s hot out! Homeowners and business owners alike are bracing for their upcoming power bills as they run their air conditioners around the clock trying to keep c
Some Older Printer Drivers Are Vulnerable To Hackers
SentinelOne recently published a report that revealed a previously undiscovered security flaw found in a wide range of printers that include printers manufactured by Samsung, Xerox, and HP. The bug i
New Malware Called MosaicLoader Is Being Delivered Via Ads
Security company BitDefender has recently discovered a new strain of malware you should be aware of. They have dubbed the new threat MosaicLoader.
Latest Version Of Chrome Gets Additional Security Enhancements
Google has recently released Chrome 92. The latest version of the browser includes a raft of high value updates and has fixes for a number of high severity security issues.
Bug Fixes Available With Update For iOS Device Users
Apple delayed the release of iPadOS 14. 7 and iOS 14.
DNS Issue Caused Major Website Outage
The Akamai Corporation reported a major outage on Thursday (7/22/2021) that caused major disruptions on the internet in the United States for a period of several hours. A tweet from the company confi
New Malware Live Streams Your Private Computer Activity
There is a new highly unusual and potentially embarrassing strain of malware that you need to be aware of. It has been dubbed BIOPASS by the Trend Micro researchers who first discovered it.
Popular Ring Doorbells To Get Encryption Option
Do you have a Ring Doorbell? They are offered by Amazon and they're a wildly popular smart device that allows you to keep tabs on who's coming to or walking by your door.
Latest Data Breach Hits Guess Clothing Company
American fashion retailer Guess recently became the latest in a seemingly unending parade of big-name companies to suffer a data breach. The company's breach notification letter was mailed to all cus
Internet Browser Firefox Will Soon Get SmartBlock Feature
There's good news for anyone who uses the Firefox web browser. Beginning with the release of Firefox 87 which was released in March of this year (2021) Mozilla has introduced a new SmartBlock feature
Gmail Adding Email Authenticator Feature Called BIMI
Change is coming to Gmail. Recently as a courtesy of a new agreement between Google and the AuthIndicators Working Group you'll soon begin seeing BIMIs (Brand Indicators for Message Identification).
BazarBackdoor Uses Compressed Files To Deliver Malware
Security researchers have spotted a new phishing campaign in the wild that you'll want to make a note of. In this case the hackers are attempting to deliver a malware strain known as BazarBackdoor by
Morgan Stanley Banking Latest To Get Hit By Data Breach
Hacks continue to evolve as the hackers themselves get increasingly sophisticated. One of the most recent victims is investment banking giant Morgan Stanley.
Microsoft Issues Patches For PrintNightmare Bug
If you're one of the legions of Windows users, you may be aware that the OS currently has some printer issues. In fact, they're so severe that the bug has been dubbed "PrintNightmare," and note that
Ransomware Attackers May Target Industrial Machines Soon
Government officials and some internet security researchers have been saying for quite some time now that the nation's (and the world's) core infrastructure is at risk. Some examples include the flow
Google Calendar Adds Virtual Meeting For Hybrid Office Workers
The pandemic is slowly fading from the headlines and releasing its grip on the world as the dominant factor in daily life. Now, businesses of all shapes and sizes are beginning to transition away fro