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New Mac Device Malware Is Bypassing Apple Security
Apple is generally very good about providing its users with a safe and secure computing environment. For many years the company was able to rightly claim that Microsoft had a far worse problem with...
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This Malware Can Take Control Of Facebook Accounts
Do you have a Facebook account? Even if it has been a while since you last logged on there is a new threat you should be aware of. A new strain of malware called FlyTrap was used recently to take...
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Google May Phase Out Secure Lock Icon For Websites
Google has had a long history of taking steps to make the web more secure for everyone. One of their early moves involved warning users via popup box when they surfed their way to a site that did not...
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Windows Turned On Default Blocking For Potentially Unwanted Apps
Microsoft made a small but significant change to Windows 10 recently as it relates to PUAs (Potentially Unwanted Apps). It wasn't something that got a lot of press but it's a change well worth knowing...
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Older Industrial Technology May Have Security Risks
The vulnerability of Industrial Control Systems has been getting a lot of press in recent months. That's a good thing because most people don't spend much time thinking or worrying about such systems....
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New Stalkerware Tracks The Location Of Its Victims
A startling revelation was made at the recent Black Hat cybersecurity conference in Las Vegas, Nevada. The ongoing pandemic has given rise to a new threat named Stalkerware. It is defined as apps (both...
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Hackers Offering Fake Free Kindle Ebooks To Hack Amazon Accounts
Do you own an Amazon Kindle? Amazon has a warning for you if you do. Beware. Hackers are now using poisoned ebooks to delete the contents of infected Kindle readers and take control of a victim's...
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Google Working On One Tap Solution To Password Issue
Internet users are notoriously bad at selecting secure passwords for the sites they frequently use that require a login. Surveys reveal that more than a third of internet users are in the habit of...
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Even Computer Hardware Manufacturers Can Get Hit By Ransomware
Retailers, hospitals and financial institutions tend to be the targets of choice for the hackers of the world. Of course they're not the only targets. The simple truth is that any company can find...
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Coalition Of Big Names Coming Together To Fight Ransomware
If you're worried about ransomware attacks know that help is on the way. The CISA (Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Security Agency) has announced a partnership with some of the biggest names in...
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Change Your NAS Device Password To Avoid Ransomware Attacks
A NAS manufacturer based in Taiwan called Synology recently issued a warning to its customers relating to the StealthWorker botnet. This botnet has been targeting a wide range of NAS (Network Attached...
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End to End Encryption Comes Facebook Messenger
Facebook has recently announced an important addition to its Facebook Messenger app. Most popular communications platforms utilize end-to-end encryption (E2EE). These include Zoom, Microsoft Teams, and...
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iCloud For Windows Adds Cloud Password Access And Management
Version 12.5 of iCloud for Windows is now out and features a small but important upgrade. The new version adds password access and management features. These allow users to manage passwords that have...
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Lockbit Ransomware Is Trying To Become Unstoppable
Over the last couple of years ransomware has become the malware of choice for hackers around the world. It's easy to understand why. Hackers using malware win in two different ways. If they...
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Magnetic Stripes On Credit Cards May Be Phased Out Soon
The magnetic stripe on the back of credit and debit cards has been a standard feature for as long as most people can remember. MasterCard recently made a rather surprising announcement concerning those...
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Microsoft 365 Getting Button To Easily Report Phishing Emails
We're beginning to see increasing collaboration between giant tech companies and government agencies around the world. In the UK the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) launched its Suspicious Email...
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Microsoft Paint Gets New Look In Windows 11
MS Paint has had a long and interesting history. It is one of the oldest apps bundled with Windows and has been present for literally decades. Microsoft made plans to retire Paint and replace it with...
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Windows 11 Makes It Harder To Switch From Edge Browser
Analysts who have been following the development of Windows 11 generally have good things to say about the redesign of the interface. There is one aspect of the new OS that's been raising hackles and...
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Recent Massive Data Breach Attacks T-Mobile Company
US telecommunications giant T-Mobile is the latest big company to suffer from a successful hacking attack. The company is still cooperating with law enforcement and investigating an attack. Here are...
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These Small Business Cisco Routers Should Be Replaced
Do you own any of the following Cisco UPnP (Universal Plug and Play) routers? RV110W RV130 RV130W Or RV215W If you do then you will want to replace your gear as quickly as possible. The small business...
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