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Latest iOS Update Helps Protect Against Ransomware
Recently, digital security firm Lookout spotted an innovative new kind of malware they dubbed Scareware. Targeting Apple mobile devices, it makes the user believe he or she has been the victim of a...
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Still Using Google Talk? Google To Turn Service Off
Google made a valiant effort to unify the world of internet chat with the release of Google Talk. Unfortunately, the other companies operating in that space were not interested in playing nice. Had...
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Don’t Fall For New Nintendo Emulator Scam
Nintendo recently released the Nintendo Switch, a new console system. On its heels, we’re seeing a new scam that’s tricking large numbers of PC users (both Apple and Windows-based) into downloading...
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Password Thefts Have Not Prompted Users To Change Password Habits
The newest big problem with data security is the same as the old big problem with data security. It’s the users. Specifically, it’s the fact that most people don’t bother to change their passwords more...
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SEO Plugin For WordPress Could Give Hackers Control Of Your Website
WordPress remains the undisputed king of content management systems. It is the web’s most popular site-building platform, and odds are good that you either have a WordPress site or know someone who...
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Surveillance Spyware Originally Found On iOS Now Targeting Android
In 2016, security firms Lookout and Citizen Lab identified a dangerous new type of malware, dubbed Pegasus, that surfaced in the iOS ecosystem. The software was developed and sold by the NSO Group, a...
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Will Your Laptop Battery Last As Long As They Say?
If you have a laptop, you’ve probably noticed that your laptop’s battery doesn’t seem to last as long as the manufacturer says it will. Maybe you just figured you were a power user, or maybe you...
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Facial Recognition Has Major Flaw On New Samsung Phone
Samsung, the world’s largest cellphone manufacturer, has a problem with their flagship offerings, the new S8 and S8+ devices. Both were released with a new facial recognition software the company used...
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Hacking Over WiFi Threat Prompts iOS And Android Updates
If you use either an Android or Apple smartphone, which describes approximately 100% of the world’s smartphone-using population, then you’ll want to pay close attention to the security updates that...
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Health Care Employees Have Big Problems With Data Security
Over the past two years, the hackers of the world have begun to shift focus. Previously, their preferred targets had been big credit card companies, and all over the dark web, interested parties could...
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In-App Purchases By Kids May Get Refunded By Amazon
Amazon has been in hot water with the Federal Trade Commission since 2014 for not warning parents that the free apps they let their kids play with can be used to authorize in-app purchases. Thanks to...
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Privacy Concerns Over Microsoft Data Sharing
Microsoft hasn’t been making many friends, thanks to its rather invasive data collection policies. In fact, the sheer amount of data the company collects on you via Windows 10 is nothing short of...
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Telephone Scammers Get Tricky By Recording “Yes,” Using It Against You
What’s old is new again. In the days before the internet, scammers frequently weaponized the telephone, but now, that’s considered old school. While telephone scams still exist, they’re not nearly as...
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Watch Your Blog Comments, Or Risk Getting Flagged
If you participate in blog conversations, then you’ve probably heard of Disqus. It’s the largest and most well-known blog commenting software on the web today, used by a variety of news media sites and...
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Buy Computer Hardware Now: Prices Expected To Increase This Year
If you’re in the market for new hardware, PC or smartphone, now is the time to buy. All indications are that prices are going to be rising in the next year. There are a few different factors in play...
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New Bill May Help Small Businesses With CyberSecurity Guidance
If you’re a small business owner, you may feel completely overwhelmed by the digital security threats you face, and you’re not alone. A recent survey indicated that more than 70% of all cyber-attacks...
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Some Illegal Movie Downloads May Contain Trojan Threat
If you use torrent software to download advance copies of movies or your favorite TV shows, your machine could be part of a large and sprawling botnet called Sathurbot. The hackers behind the botnet...
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Dallas Storm Siren Hack May Signal Future Bigger Infrastructure Hacks
The city of Dallas, Texas is under siege by hackers. Not long ago, an unknown hacker took control of several of the city’s signal lights. Even more recently, another hacker commandeered all 156 of the...
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GameStop Latest To Have Customer Information Hacked
If you shop at GameStop.com, keep an eye on the credit card you used for signs of suspicious activity. According to security researcher Brian Krebs, sources inside the financial industry are reporting...
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Microsoft Word Vulnerability Being Used To Victimize Email Users
Microsoft is taking some heat, thanks to a nasty exploit in Microsoft Word that is being used to install malware on the PCs of unsuspecting users. The exploit was discovered by both McAfee and security...
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