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Fake Apps Stealing Info With Current Cryptocurrency Boom
In case you haven't been paying attention, the Cryptocurrency markets have been booming in recent months. All of the major currencies have now pulled back from their all time highs, but BitCoin shatt
Chromebooks Get First Optimized Browser Alternative
In the world of internet browsers, most people only think of the Big Three: Chrome, Safari, and Microsoft Edge. Occasionally, Firefox gets an honorable mention, but there are a whole raft of smaller
This Malware Could Be Using Your PC To Make Money
If you haven't heard of a malware strain called Crackonosh, be aware that it might be abusing your system, and specifically, Windows Safe Mode, to make money for its controllers. In fact, since it wa
Some Netgear Devices May Have Vulnerabilities According To Microsoft
Do you use a Netgear DGN router, either at home or in your office? If so, be aware that Microsoft has discovered a number of security flaws that impact those devices, if they are running a firmware v
Some US Mercedes Customers Likely Hit With Data Breach
Do you own, or have you recently test-driven a Mercedes? If so, or if you've created an account on their website for some other purpose, be advised that the company recently disclosed that they had b
Windows 11 Might Change The Blue Screen Of Death
On the heels of Microsoft's announcement of Windows 11, the Redmond Giant published an overview of the changes we can expect when the new OS rolls out. There's a lot to like in what the company has t
Microsoft May Allow 7th Generation Intel CPU’s On Windows 11
Not long ago, Microsoft announced the development of Windows 11, which formally brought the Windows 10 era to a close. Details were sketchy of course, as is often the case with announcements like the
Chrome Soon Releasing Feature To Always Use Secure Connections
Recently, Google announced another change to its Chrome browser designed with user security in mind. The company will soon be rolling out an "HTTPS-Only" mode that will help make surfing a safer and
Microsoft Windows Is Working On Windows 11 Update Release
Later this year, the Windows 10 era will officially come to an end with the release of Windows 11. The latest version of the OS promises a raft of new features that will offer a "Next Gen" experience
Security Issue Found In Dell’s SupportAssist Software
Do you have a Dell PC? If so, be aware that recently, security researchers at Eclypsium have discovered a major security flaw in the company's SupportAssist software that comes pre-installed on most
Take Your Business To The Next Level With These Technology Solutions
When you set goals for your business this year, there’s a good chance one of those goals was tied to growth. It’s a common goal.
Update Windows If Your PC Is Making High Pitched Sounds
Ever since the March 2021 release of Windows 10, 2004 , a small fraction of users have been reporting a mysterious issue with the OS that causes the PC to emit a high pitched sound when using certain
Google Drive Users Should Be Aware Of Upcoming Update
Does your business utilize Google Workspace? If so, be advised that the company recently issued an alert for Workspace admins.
Google Adding Additional Security Feature To Chrome On iOS
Recently, Google made a small but significant change to Chrome for iOS. If you use the browser in that environment, it now allows you to lock your incognito tabs behind a FaceID protection wall, givi
ChaiChi Malware Is Spreading Ransomware In The Education Sector
If your business has regular dealings with the Education sector of the market, be aware that the PYSA ransomware gang has a new trick up their sleeves. Recently, they've been using a RAT called ChaCh
Some TurboTax Accounts Were Hacked Due To Poor Passwords
Hackers around the world have been busy this year, with Intuit being the latest company to fall victim to their attacks. The TurboTax company recently announced that their network was breached follow
Support Ending For Windows 7 And 8 Nvidia Graphics Drivers
Does your PC have an NVIDIA graphics card? If so, be aware that the company recently announced that as of October, 2021, they're suspending support for drivers designed for use with Windows 7, Window
SolarMarker Malware Stealing User Information Through PDFs
The hackers behind the malware called SolarMarker have begun using an innovative and unexpected means of distributing their poisoned code. They've started publishing PDF documents filled with SEO (Se
Over 3 Million Affected By Volkswagen Group Data Breach
The Volkswagen Group of America (VWGoA), a subsidiary of the German Volkswagen Group, recently disclosed a large scale data breach that exposed the personal data of more than three million VW customer
Latest Windows 10 Update Adds News And Interest Features
Microsoft's "News and Interests" feature has been on their road map and in testing for quite some time, but recently, the company rolled it out to the mainstream, enabling the new features by default.
Data Breach Hits McDonalds In US And Other Countries
McDonalds is the latest major corporation to fall victim to a hacking attack. The fast-food giant does business in more than 100 countries and has nearly 40,000 locations globally with more than 14,0
Ransomware Attacks Are On The Rise For Educators
According to an alert recently issued by the UK's National Cyber Security Centre, colleges and universities worldwide are at increased risk of being targeted by a ransomware attack like the one that r
Microsoft Edge Browser Getting Automatic HTTPS Web Security Feature
The latest version of Microsoft's new Chromium-based Edge browser will follow in the footsteps of the other major browsers on the web. As of Edge 92, the browser will automatically switch users to a
New Graphene Technology May Increase Hard Drive Storage
HDDs are old, well understood technology. They haven't changed much in recent years.
Some Amazon Device Features May Have Security Risks
Have you heard of Amazon Sidewalk? If not, it's definitely something you should be aware of.
Email Unsubscribe Scam Can Easily Fool Any User
Scammers are increasingly relying on a tried and true bit of social engineering to fool unsuspecting users into unwittingly signing up to receive a flood of additional spam email. They accomplish thi
Update VMWare Software Immediately To Avoid Possible Attack
The US Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency recently issued a warning to all companies running VMware Vcenter Server and VMware Cloud Foundation. They are asking them to download and appl
Upgrades To USB-C Components Will Give It More Power
The USB-C cables on the market today are capable of handling no more than 100 watts of power. Industry engineers have been hard at work trying to find ways to improve that.
New Apple M1 Chip Might Have A Security Flaw
There's good news and bad news in the Apple ecosystem, specifically with regards to the company's M1 chip. The bad news is that researchers have discovered a security flaw in the chip's design that c
PC Prices Set To Rise Due To Supply Issues
With the world beginning to round the corner where the pandemic is concerned, life is slowly, in fits and starts, beginning to return to normal. As that happens, demand is surging everywhere, but sup