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January 1, 2019 by Computer Technology Solutions
There’s a new malware threat in the MacOS ecosystem called OSX.LamePyre. If you haven’t heard of it yet, it belongs on your radar. At the moment, industry experts agree that it’s more of a crude work in progress. Unfortunately, the …
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December 31, 2018 by Computer Technology Solutions
Do you own an Android device? Are you a PayPal user? If you answered yes to both of those questions, you have something new to worry about. A limited number of versions of an app called “Optimization Battery” contains a …
December 28, 2018 by Computer Technology Solutions
The annual list of the worst passwords in use during 2018 has just been published by SplashData. This year’s list features a number of the usual suspects, but there are also a few new entries. Here are the ten worst …
December 26, 2018 by Computer Technology Solutions
Are you a Quora user? If so, you’re certainly not alone. It is the internet’s most popular question-and-answer website, which makes it a unique property in the social media ecosystem. Unfortunately, the site recently suffered a massive data breach that …
December 25, 2018 by Computer Technology Solutions
Marriott now has the dubious honor of having suffered one of the worst breaches in history. Granted, the 500 million customer records recently stolen from the company pales in comparison to Yahoo’s loss of nearly three billion customer records, but …
December 24, 2018 by Computer Technology Solutions
Are you one of the legions of Americans who run on Dunkin’? If so, be advised that your DD Perks Reward Account may have been compromised. The company reported that they were recently breached by a currently unknown third party, …
December 21, 2018 by Computer Technology Solutions
It’s no secret that ransomware attacks have been on the rise over the last couple of years. Many companies, desperate to get their files back, have resorted to simply paying the ransom and hoping the hackers act in good faith …
December 19, 2018 by Computer Technology Solutions
Most people use Google Chrome. In fact, according to the latest statistics, Chrome has more than half the browser market share, with the rest dividing the smaller portion of the market between them. That’s relevant because recently, Google has made …
December 18, 2018 by Computer Technology Solutions
Have you ever created an account on Dell’s website to purchase computer equipment? If so, your account may have been compromised. As a precaution, Dell has forced password resets for every account on their site. You’ve likely already got a …
December 17, 2018 by Computer Technology Solutions
In recent months, security researchers have unearthed all sorts of new hardware vulnerabilities. Several of them allow hackers to quietly assume control of your PC’s built-in camera or microphone, giving them the ability to spy on you and invade your …
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