Large Number Of HP Models May Have Keyloggers
HP is in the news again. If you missed the initial story, earlier in the year, it was reported that an audio driver that came pre-installed on a number of […]
New Facebook Messenger App For Kids Raises Privacy Questions
On the surface, the new Facebook For Kids messenger app looks like a solid win that should put the minds of parents all over the world at ease. The company […]
Files Containing Nearly 1.5 Billion Passwords Leaked On The Internet
Researchers from the security firm 4iQ have made a disturbing discovery on the dark web. A massive repository has been discovered that contains a staggering 1.4 billion usernames and passwords […]
New “MailSploit” Allows Email Spoofing
Phishing attacks just got a whole lot easier. A German security researcher named Sabri Haddouche has recently discovered a set of email vulnerabilities that have been collectively dubbed “Mailsploit.” At […]
Some Websites Can Force Your Computer To Mine Cryptocurrency
Researchers at Malwarebytes have discovered a new exploit that allows malicious website owners to use your PC to mine various forms of cryptocurrency, even if you exit the browser window […]
4 Cables You Should Carry While Traveling
How many times have you been traveling to a business event or visiting someone just to realize you didn’t have the right cable with you? With all the different […]
Some Computer Manufacturers Are Disabling Intel Chip Firmware
Intel is catching some flak for releasing CPU technology that’s filled with security flaws. At issue is Intel’s Management Engine (ME), which is designed for Enterprise use and is of […]
Ransomware Attackers Are Increasing Their Attacks On Businesses
The ransomware ecosystem is maturing. Strains are divided into “families” and the number of new families that have been discovered in 2017 is half what it was in 2016. Even […]
Paypal-Owned Company Sees Breach Of 1.6 Million Customers
TIO Networks, a cloud-based, multi-channel bill payment platform purchased by Paypal for $233 million in 2017, was breached earlier this year, exposing PII (Personally Identifiable Information) for an estimated 1.6 […]
Former Employees Pose Serious Risk To Security
The Department of Health and Human Services’ Office for Civil Rights (OCR) has reminded those who deal with PHI and PII of the dangers that terminated employees can pose to […]
