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Appliance Maker Whirlpool Suffers Ransomware Attack
In 2020, hackers around the world have increasingly gravitated to ransomware as their preferred method of attack. This year, there have been dozens of high-profile, successful attacks on companies ar
Millions Of Windows 7 Users Remain Despite Support Ending
One year ago, Microsoft officially ended support for the venerable Windows 7 operating system. No new security patches have been issued, which means that anyone running a Windows 7 machine at this po
Millions Downloaded Malware Infected Chrome And Edge Extensions
Avast are the makers of popular antivirus software. Their researchers, recently found a total of twenty-eight different Google Chrome and Microsoft Edge extensions that were laced with malware.
AI Will Help Lower Background Noise In Microsoft Teams
Are you working from home right now? If so, you've got plenty of company.
Fake Gift Card Balance Checking Sites May Steal Your Money
Scammers have a new way of ripping people off this year. If you're not mindful of it, it could literally cost you.
The New Year Brings End For Adobe Flash Player
We're drawing close to the end of an era. The writing has been on the wall for Adobe's Flash player for quite some time, and the company has set a firm date of January 12th, 2012 as its official end
New Android App Go SMS Pro Has Security Vulnerability
Do you use the Go SMS Pro Android app? If so, you've got plenty of company.
Email Phishers Going After Online Shoppers This Holiday Season
Black Friday wasn't as big of a shopping day as it could have been this year, and we have the pandemic to thank for that. In response to that, retailers have extended the holiday shopping season by s
Chrome Users With Weak Passwords Will Get Notifications Soon
Is Google Chrome your browser of choice? If it is, then you've probably noticed some changes recently, with the browser offering to check the status of your saved passwords to see if they've been com
Extension Granted For Windows 7 Support For Six Months
Microsoft has had a firm date to end support for Windows 7 on the books for over a year. They've insisted repeatedly that there was no flexibility in the date, so Windows 7 users would need to upgrad
Watch Out for Egregor Ransomware Now Hitting The Scene
A new ransomware strain burst onto the scene in September of this year (2020). Dubbed 'Egregor' by the research team at Digital Shadows who discovered it, it has already claimed more than seventy vic
New Phone Malware Signs You Up For Expensive Subscriptions
Researchers at Check Point have recently discovered a new malware threat that targets mobile device users. Dubbed WAPDropper, this is a multi-function bit of code that's capable of being outfitted wi
Some Spotify Users Reporting Possible Hacking Of Their Account
Are you a Spotify user? If so, you've got plenty of company.
The 2014 Home Depot Data Breach Finally Reaches Settlement
Unless you're a regular Home Depot shopper, you may have missed the fact that back in 2014, the company was the victim of a successful hacking attack that saw malware installed on the company's POS (P
New Scam Lures Victims With Promise Of Federal Assistance
If you're a US citizen, scammers have found a new way to make money at your expense, using the global pandemic as a 'hook. ' Since the start of the pandemic, there have been a number of campaigns desi
Hackers Using Minecraft Modpacks To Distribute Malware On Android Devices
If you're an avid gamer, you're almost certainly at least passingly familiar with Minecraft, and you may be an active player. Despite its blocky, simplistic graphics, it's the most popular game of al
Transparency Coming To Chrome Extension Data Collection
If you employ a number of Chrome web extensions to enhance your browsing experience, be aware that change is afoot. Google recently announced that as of early next year, the company is adding a "Priv
People Are Paying Ransomware Attackers In Large Numbers In 2020
Hackers have increasingly gravitated to ransomware attacks in 2020, as being one of the best and most reliable paths to a payday. That brings to mind an interesting question though.
Latest Version Of Chrome Is Faster And More Secure
If you're a diehard Chrome browser user, be aware that as of November 17th, 2020, Chrome 87 has now been ported to the Stable desktop channel, and it's an upgrade well worth getting. It adds a raft o
Free Unlimited Storage Ending For Google Photos
For several years now, most of the big tech companies have been using the lure of free to grow their respective user bases. Free unlimited data on phone plans.
Flash Player Will No Longer Work On Firefox In January
File this away under the least surprising announcement ever. Actually, it's not so much an announcement as a reminder that on January 26, 2021, when Mozilla releases Firefox 85, the option to re-enab
Discord Being Used By Hacker To Distribute Malware
If you're a gamer, and you make frequent use of Discord, there's a new threat you should be aware of. Recently, hackers have been seen using a malware strain called 'TroubleGrabber' on a wide range o
Cloud Computing: What is It and How Can it Help Your Business?
What Is Cloud Computing In Simple Terms? Cloud computing is delivering IT services over the internet instead of a local computer hard drive or server.
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Cybersecurity Awareness for Employees: Tips and Best Practices
There is a lot of information going around about how to best secure your business and IT systems while employees are working from home. This is a great article that explains not only the importance o
How to Work from Home More Efficiently in 2020
Prior to the COVID19 pandemic, many organizations believed their workforce would be too easily distracted at home and always encouraged employees to work in an office setup. However, with the governm
Pax8 Tech Professionals on Running a Tech Business (May 2020)
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Should You Be Worried About the Dark Web? How to Protect Your Business
Every day we hear about new threats to the safety and security of businesses around the world. Many of these threats originate in a place called the dark web, allowing individuals to creep into the o
Beware of COVID-19 Scams!
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