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April 9, 2022 by Computer Technology Solutions
If you follow the global threat landscape closely, then you may already be aware of a notorious Chinese hacking collective known as “Storm Cloud.” What few people know is that this group seems to be the driving force behind a …
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April 8, 2022 by Computer Technology Solutions
Online photography platform Shutterfly is the latest high-profile company to fall victim to a hacking attack. The company recently disclosed that in December of last year (2021) they were targeted by the Conti gang, who successfully breached their system and …
April 7, 2022 by Computer Technology Solutions
It’s no secret that the pandemic changed the way much of the world works. Tens of millions of people are now working from home with millions more eyeing that as a very real possibility. Unfortunately, the pandemic also changed what …
April 6, 2022 by Computer Technology Solutions
People who are in the habit of pirating movies and software have something new to worry about. It seems hackers have begun targeting at least some of them with a ubiquitous form of malware. On the Dark Web, anyone who …
April 5, 2022 by Computer Technology Solutions
A security researcher who goes by the name “Dr. Web” has been tracking a suspicious increase in Trojan infiltration emanating from the Google Play Store. It is not currently known whether a single organized and determined group of hackers is …
April 4, 2022 by Computer Technology Solutions
The automotive parts giant named DENSO is the latest corporation to fall victim to a hacking attack. The company has offices all over the world and supplies parts to brands including General Motors, Fiat, Volvo, Toyota, and others. Collectively the …
April 2, 2022 by Computer Technology Solutions
Do you rely on Microsoft SQL and MySQL databases? If so, be advised that the cybersecurity firm AhnLab recently published a report about a newly emerging threat. It seems that hackers are now targeting poorly secured Microsoft SQL and MySQLdatabases …
April 1, 2022 by Computer Technology Solutions
Emotet is in the news again according to the latest information from email security firm Cofense. Emotet is notorious for spreading via phishing campaigns and this latest phishing campaign sees them impersonating the IRS. By all outward appearances, the emails …
March 28, 2022 by Computer Technology Solutions
Hackers have been using social engineering tricks to get their malicious code onto the systems of unsuspecting victims. This has been happening for almost as long as the internet has been around. It’s one of the most common tactics in …
March 24, 2022 by Computer Technology Solutions
Samsung’s corporate network was breached recently. That’s bad news all by itself. The company has recently confirmed that in addition to the confidential customer information that was stolen, the hackers also made off with the source code for the software …
March 23, 2022 by Computer Technology Solutions
Here’s a statistic you’re not going to like. Based on research conducted by cybersecurity researchers at Proofpoint, there has been a staggering 500 percent increase in malware attacks against mobile devices during the opening months of 2022. The most significant …
March 19, 2022 by Computer Technology Solutions
Thanks to the fine folks at Palo Alto Networks we have a better view of the relative safety and security of network-capable medical devices. Unfortunately, the news is grim. Based on their findings after examining more than 200,000 infusion pumps, …
March 18, 2022 by Computer Technology Solutions
It’s 2022 and after years of warning people repeatedly about the dangers of using the same old passwords and using the same password across multiple websites, you would think this would get better. You would think we’d have that problem …
March 17, 2022 by Computer Technology Solutions
Nvidia joined the seemingly unending parade of major corporations to fall victim of a hacking attack. Recently, a group of hackers calling itself “Lapsus$” began sharing details about the incident and the damage that it caused. Nvidia confirmed the attack.…
March 15, 2022 by Computer Technology Solutions
If you have smart devices in the Android ecosystem, there’s a new threat to be aware of in the form of a malware strain called Teabot. This bit of malicious code is a Remote Access Trojan or RAT for short. …
March 14, 2022 by Computer Technology Solutions
The US Federal Trade Commission reports that Americans lost almost six billion dollars to fraud last year. The $5.8 billion total represented a catastrophic 70 percent increase compared to the losses reported in 2020. The FTC maintains a database of …
March 12, 2022 by Computer Technology Solutions
Are you a Citibank customer? If so, be aware that a group of scammers is specifically targeting Citibank account holders. The campaign is incredibly convincing, and the emails look just like official communications from the company. All logos have been …
March 11, 2022 by Computer Technology Solutions
Security experts tell people all the time to never to download apps from anywhere other than official sources like the Microsoft Store, the Google Play Store, and the Apple App Store. It’s good advice but unfortunately, even those sources aren’t …
March 10, 2022 by Computer Technology Solutions
Meyer Corporation is a California-based company and a giant in the cookware industry. Meyer is the latest victim in a seemingly never-ending parade of hacking attacks. The full extent of the attack has not yet been disclosed because an investigation …
March 9, 2022 by Computer Technology Solutions
Apple AirTags are handy. They’re an incredibly convenient way to help keep track of your stuff. If you lose something that has been tagged you can easily locate it using the “Find My” app, which will point the way to …
March 7, 2022 by Computer Technology Solutions
If you’re a Mac user and you also use Zoom be sure to check to see what version of Zoom you’re running. Recently a bug in the Mac version of the software was found that could cause your computer’s microphone …
March 4, 2022 by Computer Technology Solutions
Do you have a WordPress site? Do you use the PHP Everywhere plugin? If so, you’re not alone. More than 30,000 site owners have installed it. It’s an excellent plugin that dramatically enhances websites using it, because it allows webmasters …
March 3, 2022 by Computer Technology Solutions
We have recently learned that Puma Sportswear was impacted by a data breach in the waning days of 2021. It’s important to note that Puma’s networks were not attacked directly. The attack was made against Kronos which is one of …
March 1, 2022 by Computer Technology Solutions
There are two new forms of malware spreading rapidly among people with Android devices according to researchers at ThreatFabric. This latest campaign involves the FluBot malware (also known as Cabassous) and the Android banking trojan called Medusa. What’s disturbing about …
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