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4G Internet Is Headed To The Moon
NASA has big ambitions to put 4G internet on the moon, and has tasked Nokia with turning their dream into a reality. It seems like the next logical step, really, since 4G has basically conquered plan
Hackers Delivering And Hiding Malware While Undetected
Last year, Google made some important changes to their Chrome browser in a bid to increase user security. Among these changes was to default to "HTTPS" in the browser in an attempt to reduce the numb
Ficker Malware Tricks People To Get Their Passwords
Jiri Kropac, the head of ESET's Threat Detection Labs, recently reported a new malware campaign to be aware of. This one is a bit different in terms of methodology.
New Devices May Not Use Default Passwords
You know how, when you buy a new router to set up a home network, it comes with a default password like 'Admin,' which you have to remember to change? If you don't, you run the risk of having your ne
Hackers Might Guess Your Passwords Easier Than You Thought
Password security has long been a thorn in the side of IT Security Professionals. It's easy enough to understand why.
Latest Windows 10 Update Replaces Edge Legacy With Chromium Edge
It's no secret that Microsoft has struggled where web browsers are concerned. Internet Explorer was basically a security-riddled disaster and was eventually retired for that very reason.
Update Adobe Now For Several Critical Security Updates
Adobe continues to work at a feverish pace to address critical security vulnerabilities in its product line. Their most recent patch addresses a total of ten security flaws across the following four
Security Is Top Priority In Latest Chrome Build
Back in February, Google began experimenting with a new feature that defaulted all URLs to use "https:" rather than the less secure "http:. " While defaulting to the secure socket layer isn't ironclad
Hackers Are Using Legitimate Google Services To Wreak Havoc
The Microsoft 365 Defender Threat Intelligence Team recently issued a dire warning that every IT professional should take seriously. They've discovered an emerging threat in the form of hackers utili
Cross Platform Messaging Service Plan Canceled by Mobile Carriers
About eighteen months ago, a number of big mobile carriers got together to create the "Cross-Carrier Messaging Initiative. " Their goal was to roll out a Rich Communication Services (RCS) platform des
Watch Out For Vaccine Survey Phishing Emails
Scammers have found a new way to take advantage of people, so be on your guard. The U.
Cryptomining Worm Botnet Seeking And Attacking Vulnerable Devices
There's a new cryptomining worm threat to be aware of, and it's making the lives of IT Administrators who manage Windows and Linux environments nightmarish. This news comes from a recently published
Recent Study Finds Mobile App Spending Is Up
Since the pandemic began, there has been an enormous boom in app spending, and that trend shows no signs of stopping. In fact, app sales broke a new record in the first quarter of 2021, with the tota
Microsoft Cortana Will Be Removed From The App Store
It's no secret that Microsoft is one of the 800-pound gorillas of the tech world. Even so, there are areas where the company undeniably struggles.
Organizing May Become Easier With New Google App
Just in time for tax season, Google has released a new app called Stack for Android devices. Stack is functionally similar to a Microsoft app called Lens, which was originally released for use with W
Microsoft One Drive Gets Long Awaited 64 Bit Version
Apple users have long enjoyed a 64-bit version of Microsoft's OneDrive, but Windows users have been left out in the cold, until now. Recently, the Redmond Giant announced the release of a Windows-10,
Number Of Microsoft Edge Browser Users Are Surpassing Firefox
At long last, Microsoft has a web browser that the market seems to like. Their new Chromium-based Edge browser has enjoyed rampant growth over the past twelve months, seeing its market share increase
Latest Windows Update May Improve Your Webcam And Display
It's not often that people actually look forward to a Windows 10 update, but the upcoming 21H2 "Sun Valley" update may be the exception that proves the rule. With legions of people still working from
Gamers Targeted By Hackers Through Code And Cheat Downloads
Gamers tend to be surprisingly tech savvy, and as such, they're a bit harder to trick with social engineering than many other groups. Gamers do have a weakness, and it's one that hackers around the w
New Malware Appears To Be Android App For Free Netflix
If you have an Android device and you're something of an app fanatic, you may have been tempted by an app called FlixOnline, which was available on the Google Play Store for a time. The app's descrip
Details On Massive Facebook Data Leak Hack
As you're probably aware, recently a vast trove of Facebook profiles totaling 533 million in all, wound up on a hacker forum. The company was initially silent about the issue, but the company has now
Firmware Attacks May Be The Next Big Security Issue
Most businesses are getting better at guarding against malware attacks. We still hear about successful attacks far too often, but companies are undeniably getting better at defending against them.
Windows 10 Updates Could Be Causing Printing Issues For Some
Last year, Microsoft seemed to struggle for a time with its monthly Windows 10 updates. We were treated to a whole series of updates that caused as many issues as they were designed to solve.
What Businesses Can Do To Minimize Phishing Emails
If you had to guess, worldwide, how many phishing emails would you estimate are sent out every day, what would you say? If you guessed anything less than three billion, you'd be incorrect.
Tax Time Brings Out the Hackers
It's tax season once again! That, among other things, means that hackers and scammers are out in force, so beware!
Study Shows Working From Home Could Be Here To Stay
It goes without saying that the pandemic has changed a great many things about life, as well as the world we live and work in. One significant change on the work front has, of course, been the dramat
Hackers Seeking Big Ransomware Payday By Attacking Acer Computers
Taiwanese tech giant Acer is the latest company to fall victim to relentless hackers. What makes the Acer breach especially noteworthy is the fact that the group behind the attack is demanding a fift
New Malware Takes Aim At Apple Developers
If you don't spend much time in the Apple ecosystem, you may not realize that Xcode is a completely legitimate tool used in macOS for developing a wide range of software and applications. Recently, b
Massive Security Camera Hack Hits Some Corporate Businesses
A large US hacker collective claimed credit for something you may not have heard of yet called "OperationPanopticon. " According to the group behind the attack, they compromised a high level administr
HTTPS Becomes Default For Google Chrome For Added Security
For the last month or so, Google has been testing the notion of using HTTPS as the default protocol for all URLs a user types into the address bar. Those who have been experimenting with Chrome's lat