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May 11, 2022 by Vertical Axion
Do you have an Android device? Is it built around a Qualcomm or MediaTek chipset? If you answered yes to both of those questions, be aware that researchers at Check Point have recently discovered an issue which could put your …
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May 10, 2022 by Vertical Axion
Considered to be social media for professionals, LinkedIn is an invaluable tool for millions of people all over the world and a great way to make a wide range of professional connections. Unfortunately, hackers and scammers are aware of this …
May 9, 2022 by Vertical Axion
Millions of people around the world have leveraged the awesome power of WordPress to build their sites. Whether for personal or business use, WordPress has the flexibility and functionality to create just about any type of site you can dream …
May 7, 2022 by Vertical Axion
The owners of the Qbot botnet are changing things up. The botnet’s normal Modus Operandi for distributing their signature Qbot malware has been to push their malicious code via phishing emails which contain Microsoft Office documents laden with poisoned macros. …
May 6, 2022 by Vertical Axion
There’s a new strain of malware that specifically targets Android users that you should be aware of. Dubbed simply “Fakecalls,” it is a banking trojan that boasts a powerful new ability we haven’t seen before in the malware world. It …
May 5, 2022 by Vertical Axion
If you have any tools in your garage, odds are good that at least a few of them are Snap-on tools. The brand is ubiquitous in the United States and the company is one of the leading manufacturers globally. They …
May 4, 2022 by Vertical Axion
If you rely on Microsoft’s Edge browser to surf the web, you’re in luck. The Redmond Giant has recently made some modifications to the browser’s “sleeping tabs” feature, which improves its overall performance and responsiveness. The Sleeping Tabs feature began …
May 3, 2022 by Vertical Axion
Are you one of the legions of users who rely on the Teradici PCoIP client? If so, be aware that whether you’re running Windows, Linux, or macOS, there’s a raft of new critical security vulnerabilities you need to be aware …
May 2, 2022 by Vertical Axion
If you’re a member of the Windows Insiders group, you may already be aware of this. If you missed the company’s announcement be on the lookout for some new security improvements in upcoming releases. Microsoft has been playing an increasingly …
April 30, 2022 by Vertical Axion
If you own an Android device, odds are excellent that your go-to source for apps of any kind is the Google Play Store. That includes antivirus apps to help keep your device safe. Unfortunately, the hackers of the world are …
April 29, 2022 by Vertical Axion
If you use certain VMWAre products, be aware that the company has recently identified and issued a patch for a total of five critical security vulnerabilities. These are being tracked as: CVE-2022022954 (This issue is a server-side template injection remote …
April 28, 2022 by Vertical Axion
Do you use the popular smartphone app “Cash App?” If so, you’re certainly not alone. It is wildly popular and used by millions of people around the world. As one of the most wildly popular things on the web, that …
April 27, 2022 by Vertical Axion
There’s a new malware threat to keep an eye out for according to researchers from Zscaler. Dubbed FFDroider, this one is known for hijacking a variety of social media accounts and stealing credentials and cookies stores in web browsers. Given …
April 26, 2022 by Vertical Axion
Over the past few weeks, there’s been a bit of an uproar on various social media channels. Many AMD users are reporting inexplicable changes to their BIOS settings which users were never asked to approve. AMD began investigating the issue …
April 25, 2022 by Vertical Axion
If you’re an Apple user and you have an iPhone, a Mac, or both, you’ll want to grab the company’s most recent security update. The latest release pushes out fixes for a pair of zero-day vulnerabilities that researchers have seen …
April 23, 2022 by Vertical Axion
Do you have an iPhone? If so, are you running IOS 15.4? If you are, you may have noticed an unusual power drain on your battery that’s dramatically shortening the life per charge. That’s the kiss of death for any …
April 22, 2022 by Vertical Axion
Do you have an HP LaserJet Pro, a Pagewide Pro, an OfficeJet, Enterprise, Large Format, or DeskJet printer at your home or in your office? If so, then be aware that your machine is likely vulnerable to at least one …
April 21, 2022 by Vertical Axion
A nasty new malware strain has recently been spotted in the wilds by researchers at zScaler. Dubbed “BlackGuard” the malicious code has been found on a variety of Russian underground Blackhat forums. It is offered as a service and anyone …
April 20, 2022 by Vertical Axion
Do you have an Android device? Even if you don’t, you know someone who does. Google is incredibly good at spotting poisoned copies of apps on its Play Store and getting rid of them before they can spread to the …
April 19, 2022 by Vertical Axion
Microsoft recently confirmed that an account belonging to one of their employees was compromised by the Lapsus$ hacking group, which allowed them to abscond with portions of the company’s source code. Yes, you read that correctly. Microsoft got hacked. They …
April 18, 2022 by Vertical Axion
Do you use Windows Server 2019? If so, then you may be experiencing some issues as of the latest update. According to details published on the Windows Health Dashboard, customers who installed updates released on January 25th or later …
April 16, 2022 by Vertical Axion
Do you have a Wyze Cam? If you’re not sure what that is, it’s an internet camera that offers a low-cost solution to those who are interested in playing around with video and not willing to spend a ton of …
April 15, 2022 by Vertical Axion
One of the latest revelations to come from the Windows 11 development team is that Microsoft is working on streamlining the process of setting a default web browser for Windows 11 users. The new paradigm under development will allow the …
April 14, 2022 by Vertical Axion
Do you own a Chromebook? If so, be aware that version 100 of the Chrome OS and Chrome Browser boasts a new launcher. Simply press the “Everything” button which is located on the left-hand corner of your screen to open …
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