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Facebook Adding Physical Security Key Support For Mobile Devices
Many industry insiders consider physical security keys used in the context of two-factor authentication login schemes to be the final word in digital security. That is because even if your password i
Be Careful Downloading Clubhouse App On Android
Clubhouse has taken the internet by storm. Or rather, it has taken the iOS ecosystem by storm, since the company has yet to release an Android version of their increasingly popular app.
Another Malware Evolves To Gain Access To More Systems
One of the more disturbing trends this year is that worms are becoming popular among the hackers of the world again. We've seen a handful of new malware strains introduced in recent months with worm
Memory Savings Improvements Makes Windows 10 Google Chrome Faster
If you're a Google Chrome user, and you're interested in maximizing the overall performance of your system, then Google's recent announcement about their browser is sure to make you smile. The releas
Internet Browsers Blocking Some Ports Due To Security Vulnerabilities
If you rely on TCP port 554, you'll probably want to do a bit of reconfiguration. Last year, security researchers discovered a new version of the NAT Slipstream vulnerability that allowed hackers to
What Is Level 1, Level 2, And Level 3 IT Support?
Businesses undertake several measures to push products forward, including providing an exquisite customer experience. Part of providing a great customer experience is investing in technical support -
Latest Apple Update Fixes Web Security Flaw On Most Devices
Recently, two different security researchers (Clement Lecigne of Google's Threat Analysis Group, and Alison Huffman from Microsoft's Browser Vulnerability Research Group) discovered a pair of serious
Hacker Uses Zoom Invites To Steal Credentials Through Sendgrid
There's a mix of bad news and good in the ongoing war against the hackers of the world. For the bad news, security professionals have recently detected a sophisticated phishing campaign that makes us
New Exchange Online Feature Helps Prevent Phishing And Ransomware
Microsoft has been busy of late, making a raft of improvements to their email system that are designed to enhance user security. Not long ago, they added a fantastically useful feature called 'Plus A
Browser Wars Heat Up With Microsoft Edge Boosting Speeds
If you thought the browser wars were over, think again. Microsoft has made some startling improvements to its Edge browser recently that gave it an impressive 41 percent speed boost.
A United States Bank Hit By Ransomware And Data Breach
A few months ago, it became widely known that there was a critical security vulnerability in Accellion FTA servers. Naturally, hackers wasted no time exploiting the vulnerability, and since then, we'
Latest Windows 10 Release Ditches Unpopular 3D Objects Folder
Recently Microsoft made a change that few people will care about or even notice. On the off chance that you're one of the minority of people who use the 3D Objects folder, you should know that as of
Ransomware Attackers Demand 20 Million From U.S. Kia Motors
Strange things are afoot at Kia Motors America (KMA), a subsidiary of Kia Motors with more than 800 dealerships scattered across the United States. Recently the company has reported a nationwide IT o
Text Prediction Is Coming To Microsoft Word
Most modern email systems these days have a "predictive typing" feature. As you're composing an email, the software behind the system predicts (fairly accurately) what you're about to type and sugges
Another Malware Attack On Mac Systems Has Been Discovered
Barely a week ago, Patrick Wardle announced the discovery of the first piece of malware capable of slipping past the defenses of Apple's M1, which was considered to be among the most secure commercial
Microsoft Word Adding Transform Feature To Create PowerPoints
Microsoft has been rolling out a number of good, interesting features to a broad spectrum of products lately. However, this one we're not quite as sure about.
Large Supermarket Chain Kroger Suffers Data Breach
Kroger, a titan in the US supermarket industry, is the latest company to fall victim to a data breach. In this case, the breach came about via a third-party service the company utilized called Accell
Apple M1 Macs Are Not Immune To Malware
Patrick Wardle is a legend in the Apple ecosystem, and one of the best independent security researchers out there. Not long ago, he sang Apple's praises for the security of their M1 processor.
Update Available To Fix Windows 10 Crashing Issue
Back in the early days of Windows, the OS didn't have a very good reputation. The dreaded Blue Screen of Death was an all-too-common occurrence and plugging peripherals into a Windows-based PC was re
This WordPress Plugin May Have Exposed Websites To Hacks
Is your company's website built around WordPress? It wouldn't be much of a surprise if that were the case.
This Malware Might Be Undetectable To Some Antivirus Programs
For a time, a few months ago, it seemed like the gang behind the dreaded Trickbot network and malware was on the ropes. Law enforcement had rocked the group back on its heels and confiscated or shut
Some MacBook Pros May Have Battery Charging Issue
Do you own a MacBook Pro, purchased between 2016 and 2017? Has the battery been acting up and refusing to hold a charge beyond 1 percent?
Update To Popular Android App Included Malware Infection
Do you use the popular Android app, "Barcode Scanner? " If so, you're certainly not alone.
Data Breach Victims Get More Spam And Phishing Emails
Do you feel as though you get a lot of spam mail? If so, you should know that you actually get almost a hundred times more than what you think you're getting.
Does My Business Need a Cybersecurity Policy?
What is a cybersecurity policy? We are a Managed IT Services Provider in Las Vegas.
New Security Vulnerability Affects Current Mac OS Users
Not long ago, a critical flaw in Linux SUDO was discovered and is being tracked as CVE-2021-3156. Given the nickname "Baron Samedit," it's a flaw in a Unix program that allows system admins to provid
Staying Up To Date On Software Patches Is Critical
Google's Project Zero security team has an impressive track record when it comes to chasing down and addressing the most critical security flaws found. They're tireless in their work, which has saved
Music Searches On Google Desktop Got A Helpful Update
These days, smart devices seem to get the lion's share of developer time and attention, but Google has recently made a few changes to their desktop search that have made entries easier to read. Initi
With New Update iPhone Adds iMessage Security Feature
Do you have a favorite app you use for chatting or for keeping in touch with family and friends? Most people have a go-to app that serves as their first choice, and many have a small constellation of
Identity Thefts Had Huge Surge in 2020
Trends come and go in the hacking world. A few years ago, stealing credit card numbers was the crime of choice for most of the hackers out there.