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May 2, 2019 by Computer Technology Solutions
Ransomware continues to be the weapon of choice for hackers around the world, but their distribution methods are evolving. Recently, a new strain of the ransomware known as CryptoMix was found in the wild, sporting a new distribution methodology. Hackers …
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April 30, 2019 by Computer Technology Solutions
You almost certainly do not know the name Hugues Anguelkov. He’s an intern working for Quarkslab, where he spends his time researching potential security issues. He’s also a bit of an unsung hero because he recently uncovered a string of …
April 29, 2019 by Computer Technology Solutions
Google has some good news for PC users who surf the web using their Chrome browser. Google is adding a new feature called “Reader Mode”, which will strip out unnecessary background clutter with the goal of making articles easier to …
April 27, 2019 by Computer Technology Solutions
There’s a new scam making the rounds, and it’s a particularly nasty one involving your social security number. Here’s how it works: You may get a robocall seemingly from the government, claiming that there’s a problem with your Social Security …
April 26, 2019 by Computer Technology Solutions
Microsoft has recently rolled out a small but important change where USB connected devices are concerned. The changes have been heralded as an improvement by some and seen as a step backward by others. In particular, the company has tweaked …
April 25, 2019 by Computer Technology Solutions
Microsoft is slowly inching closer to a mainstream release of a new version of its Edge Browser for Windows 10, this one based around Chromium technology. Recently, Microsoft released Canary, a developer build for the new browser. Any member of …
April 24, 2019 by Computer Technology Solutions
In recent months, Japan is a nation under cyber-siege, with several high-profile attacks having been made against the country. The most recent attack targeted Toyota. If you own a Toyota or Lexus, it’s possible that at least some of the …
April 23, 2019 by Computer Technology Solutions
There is a new Threat Spotlight released by Barracuda Networks. One of the biggest trends in 2019 (where threats against businesses of all sizes are concerned) now takes the form of poisoned documents attached to emails. The company analyzed more …
April 22, 2019 by Computer Technology Solutions
If you’ve ever been a student or employee of the Georgia Institute of Technology, be advised that any personally identifiable information the university had on you may have been compromised. Recently, the university reported an instance of unauthorized access into …
April 20, 2019 by Computer Technology Solutions
If you frequent any of the following restaurants and paid them a visit between May 23, 2018 through March 18, 2019, your credit card data may have been compromised. The parent company of these chains, Earl Enterprise, recently announced that …
April 19, 2019 by Computer Technology Solutions
If you’re a Mac user and looking for next-level antivirus protection, we’ve got some potentially good news. Microsoft recently announced that their enterprise security platform, (Windows Defender Advanced Threat Protection) is now available for macOS. To reflect the product’s move …
April 18, 2019 by Computer Technology Solutions
Fear is a fantastic way to spread malware, which is why hackers around the world are using the fear of a flu pandemic as a hook to install a nasty strain of ransomware. Researchers at MyOnlineSecurity have detected a cunning …
April 17, 2019 by Computer Technology Solutions
If you do business with either American Express (AMEX) or Netflix, be on the alert. Windows Defender Security Intel has recently reported the detection of two major new phishing-style campaigns aimed at the customers of both businesses. Recipients have been …
April 16, 2019 by Computer Technology Solutions
Are you or were you a MySpace user? If so, we have bad news. The struggling company recently announced that when they attempted to migrate all user data to new servers, something in the process went wrong. As a result, …
April 15, 2019 by Computer Technology Solutions
Are you a Facebook user? If you are, it may be time to change your password. KrebsOnSecurity recently reported that it found hundreds of millions of Facebook user account names and passwords stored in plain text and searchable by more …
April 13, 2019 by Computer Technology Solutions
If you’ve purchased bedding from either MyPillow or Amerisleep, your data may have been compromised. These companies are two popular mattress and bedding merchants operating in the US. This is according to a recent report coming to us from RiskIQ. …
April 10, 2019 by Computer Technology Solutions
The US Consumer Product Safety Commission (USCPSC) has recently issued a statement concerning HP’s recall of more than 78,000 laptop batteries. This is being issued in addition to the 50,000 laptop batteries the company recalled in January 2018 for the …
April 9, 2019 by Computer Technology Solutions
Have you heard of DMSniff? If you’re in the restaurant, entertainment, or retail business and you haven’t heard of it, this article is likely to dismay you. It’s the latest threat being deployed against those industries. Researchers from the cybersecurity …
April 8, 2019 by Computer Technology Solutions
The latest version of the Android OS is now available in beta form. The catch is, you’ve got to own a Google Pixel phone to use it at this point. The rest of Google’s massive user base will get to …
April 5, 2019 by Computer Technology Solutions
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) recently issued a public service announcement regarding the growing number of Social Security related scams they’ve been getting reports about. In 2017, just 3,200 people called to report instances of SSA Voice Phishing (called ‘vishing’), …
April 4, 2019 by Computer Technology Solutions
If you haven’t heard of the GrandCrab ransomware strain, it’s something you should put on your company’s radar. It first emerged as a viable threat in early 2018. Since that time, its creators have been constantly tweaking and honing their …
April 3, 2019 by Computer Technology Solutions
If you’ve installed Microsoft’s March 1st update for Windows 10, version 180G, be aware that a growing percentage of users are reporting performance issues that impact graphics quality and mouse movement. Granted, the issues seem to have the biggest impact …
April 2, 2019 by Computer Technology Solutions
How big of a problem do you imagine identity theft to be? What percentage of Americans do you think have been impacted by it? If you’re like most people, whatever number you selected probably underestimated its impact. In a recent …
April 1, 2019 by Computer Technology Solutions
The Federal Trade Commission just issued an enormous fine to a Chinese app developer for illegally collecting the personal data of the children who used it. The company was handed a staggering $5.7 million fine when the FTC filed a …
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