Apple Struggles To Prepare Their Paid News Service
Apple CEO Tim Cook has been busy. Knowing that his company has little chance of dramatically increasing their market share in an increasingly saturated field for handheld devices, they've shifted...
View ArticleGPS Devices Could See Some Issues on April 6th
If you're like most people, the GPS function on your smartphone has become the one feature you use and value more than any other. Few people these days can even remember what life was like before the...
View ArticleHackers Hit Dunkin Donuts Accounts For The Second Time
America might run on Dunkin', but the company has just taken another big hit. For the second time in recent months, hackers have gained access to an unknown number of DD Perks user accounts. What...
View ArticleHackers Find Ways To Run Malware EXE Files On MacOS
In 2015, macOS Security Expert Patrick Wardle reported an almost shockingly simple method hackers could employ to get around the Mac Gatekeeper system, which is the first line of defense against...
View ArticleNew Linux Security Flaw Could Give Hackers Full System Access
Linux users, beware of the security flaw known as "Dirty Sock" and identified as CVE-2019-7304. This critical security flaw was discovered by security researcher Chris Moberly, who disclosed the...
View ArticlePhoto Site 500PX Hit With Data Breach Recently
Do you use the photography network 500PX? If so, be advised that it has been breached by hackers. If you were a 500PX user on or before July 5, 2018, you are among the impacted users. The company...
View ArticleEmail Provider VFEmail Had All Data Destroyed By Attacker
Do you use VFEmail? If so, we've got bad news for you. Hackers have successfully attacked the system and wiped all data from all of its servers in the US. All data on those servers has been lost....
View ArticleRight Clicking In Gmail Will Unveil Its New Features
When is a right click more than just a right click? When Google reveals its latest changes to Gmail, of course! The tech giant has recently announced that they're going to be overhauling Gmail's right...
View ArticleSafari On Mac Now Vulnerable To Browser History Theft
There's a new macOS security flaw you and your staff need to be aware of. It was discovered by Jeff Johnson, the developer of the Underpass app for both Mac and iOS, and the StopTheMaddness Safari...
View ArticleAnother Point Of Sale Data Breach Hits Retailers
Another week, another data breach. This time, the target of the breach was North Country Business Products (NCBP), a company that makes point of sale (POS) terminals for businesses. Although NCBP was...
View ArticleApple Developers Will Make Apps Usable On All Devices
Apple recently announced an important strategic change in direction that's great news for developers. In their next SDK release, developers will be able to build a single app that will work on every...
View ArticleMalware Stealing Usernames And Passwords At Alarming Rates
Much discussion has been had about the fact that hackers are becoming increasingly sophisticated, and their methods ever-increasing in their complexity. While that's certainly true, more complex isn't...
View ArticleNew Malware Is Coming Through Messaging Apps
As if your stressed IT staff didn't have enough to deal with, there's a new threat to be on the lookout for. Researchers at the antivirus company Avast have discovered a new strain of malware that can...
View ArticleGoogle Security Device Had A Microphone Nobody Knew About
Google has found itself in hot water for something they claim to be an honest mistake and oversight. Owners of the company's popular Nest Guard (the centerpiece to their Nest Secure home alarm system)...
View ArticleProgressive Web App Office Software Coming To Windows 10
Microsoft has recently announced a new addition, coming soon to the Microsoft Store. A free Office progressive web app (PWA), which is slated to replace the My Office app that comes pre-installed on...
View ArticleBots Are Attacking Retail Sites On A Large Scale
If you own a retail business, an attack known as "credential stuffing" is the latest online threat to be concerned about. If you're not sure what that is, read on and prepare to be dismayed. According...
View ArticleFaster USB Standard Is Coming But There Are Complications
If you have a need for speed, you'll be thrilled to know that USB 3.2 is on its way. It offers incredible transfer speeds up to 20GB per second, but there's a catch that could throw a wrench into the...
View ArticleIconic Software Adobe Shockwave Unavailable After April
It's the end of an era. Way back in 1995, a company called Macromedia released the iconic Shockwave player, which quickly became a mainstay on Windows-based machines. A decade later, Adobe purchased...
View ArticleMicrosoft Account Email Phishing Attempt Looks Legitimate
Researchers have discovered a pair of nasty phishing campaigns that are making use of Microsoft's Azure Blob Storage in a bid to steal the recipient's Microsoft and Outlook account credentials. Both...
View ArticleNvidia Drivers Should Be Updated For Security Issues
If you use a Nvidia graphics card, be aware that the company has recently released their first security patch of 2019, bearing the ID # 4772. It's an important one in that it addresses eight security...
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