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Healthcare Under Attack By Blast From The Past Ransomware
The year 2017 was an eternity ago in internet time, but back in those ancient days, there was one name in the ransomware world that sent tremors of terror down everyone's spine. That word was Cerber.
Why So Many Facebook Users Were Recently Logged Out
If you're a regular Facebook user, you probably just stay logged in so you can quickly get updates about what's going on in your social circle. Or, if you use it primarily for business, so you can sa
Microsoft Adds New Security Feature To Office 365
Microsoft has made an important change to Office 365 you should be aware of. The company recently introduced a new feature called Application Guard, which is now available to all Office 365 users wit
Update iOS For Security Fixes, New Features, And Bug Fixes
If you own an Apple phone or tablet, you're definitely going to want to make upgrading to the latest version of iOS a priority. While it is not as significant as version 14.
Newest Google Maps Update Benefits Electric Vehicle Owners
Android Automotive is struggling to gain widespread acceptance in the auto world, which seems strange at first glance, given how many people rely on Google Maps for navigation. Nonetheless, a number
Hackers Are Using DDOS Attacks To Profit Off Businesses
Distributed Denial of Service Attacks (DDOS) have been used by hackers since the earliest days of the web. Get enough internet-connected devices to ping a server at the same time, and you can knock t
Soon Apple Will Add App Tracking Information To iOS
Recently, Apple announced two important new improvements to the way the company handles and tracks user data. That includes data used by third-party apps downloaded and installed from the Apple App S
Some Smartphones Hold Their Value Better Than Others Says Report
Cellphones are everywhere. There are literally billions of them in service and many people have and regularly use more than one.
PIXLR Data Breach Information Leaked Online
If you do any photo editing online, odds are good that you use PIXLR. It is one of the most popular such sites on the web because it offers many of the features you find in professional photo editing
New Chrome Update Version Removes Flash And FTP
On January 19th, 2021, Google released a new Chrome version--Chrome 88. The most notable part of this release is the removal of the Adobe Flash Player and FTP features.
Millions Of Teespring Users Had Private Information Breached
Teespring is a popular destination on the web that allows users to create and sell custom-printed apparel, including, as the name implies, custom-designed tee-shirts. If you use the site, you should
Healthcare Ransomware Problem Is Getting Worse Recently
Ransomware attacks are one of the most prevalent cyber attacks on healthcare. It has been around for many years, however, it became a trend in 2016.
Chrome Will Help Users By Checking Passwords For Strength
While Google has come under fire from privacy groups in recent months, the fact remains that on balance, the company is working hard to improve overall user experience on the web and provide better se
Alternative Search Engine Sees Huge Growth Amid Privacy Concerns
Google is unquestionably the dominant search engine on the web, but how secure is their position? If recent trends are any indication, they're in no immediate danger.
Rogue Malware Is An Android Users Worst Nightmare
Security researchers at Check Point have recently identified a new strain of malware that seems to be a Frankenstein's Monster created by combining two older strains. Dubbed 'Rogue RAT,' this decepti
Increasing Remote Workforce Creating Rise In PC Hardware Sales
In December 2019, the covid-19 pandemic began, and it spread across the globe in early 2020. To curb the spread of this deadly virus, lockdown tactics were employed.
Latest Possible Customer Data Breach Comes From Ubiquiti
If you have a network either at home or at your office, it's quite likely that you've got a few pieces of Ubiquiti equipment somewhere in the mix. Ubiquiti is a major player in the network device mar
Latest Malware Is Targeting Macs And Is Hard To Detect
There was a time when Apple was a niche player in the technology market. As such, one thing Apple users could count on was the fact that they didn't have to worry much about viruses or malware.
Google Calendar Search Bar Moved For Easier Use
Google calendar is one of the most efficient products that Google made. Although, not as popular as other Google products, users who use it testify that it has made them more productive.
Gen Intel Processors May Get Built In Ransomware Protection
At CES 2021, arguably the most influential and significant tech event in the world, Intel made an important announcement regarding its historic eleventh generation of chips. The latest designs will f
Firefox To Follow Chrome in Backspace Keyboard Functionality Change
In July 2016, Google Chrome blocked the use of the backspace key to navigate to a previous page in their Chrome 52 release. This was because of reports that it brings about loss of data inputted into
Even Big Companies Like Nissan Get Hacked
Even the largest companies in the world can't claim immunity to hacking, data breaches and momentary lapses in judgment. Nissan is a classic case in point.
Adobe Flash Is Done And Flash Content Is Being Blocked
Adobe has finally done it, as promised. For more than a year, the company has been slow-walking their iconic Adobe Flash Player to its eventual doom.
This New Malware Has A Unique Email Offer
The Quaverse Remote Access Trojan--affectionately dubbed QRat--has been with us since at least 2015. It's a good piece of malware because it's notoriously difficult to detect and it provides high val
New PayPal Phishing Attempts Are After Your Account Info
Hackers and scammers have hit the ground running in 2021, launching an extensive new phishing campaign that targets the legions of PayPal users around the world. The campaign is being run on both tex
Brand New Ransomware Found On The Internet
Hackers around the world didn't waste any time. New Year's celebrations have barely ended, and already, we have our first reports of a new malware strain to help ring in 2021.
Big Changes Coming To Microsoft Outlook In Coming Years
Microsoft has been moving toward a unified "single version" of Outlook that would offer a seamless user experience across all platforms and devices. Unfortunately, thus far, that objective has remain
Hacker Attacks On Healthcare Industry Are On The Rise
In the early days of the pandemic, several major groups of hackers pledged that their activities would not be aimed at institutions that were engaged in vaccine research. There was at least one high
Adobe Flash Has Reached End of Life Status
Is your company's website built around Adobe's aging Flash Player? If so, be aware that you are officially on your own.
Kawasaki Is The Latest Company To Endure Data Breach
Japanese juggernaut Kawasaki Heavy Industries is the latest company to fall victim to a security breach. The company, which employs more than 35,000 people and has offices all over the globe recently