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CybersecurityNew Phishing Emails Target Citibank Account Holders
Are you a Citibank customer? If so, be aware that a group of scammers is specifically targeting Citibank account holders.
March 12, 2022 2 min -
CybersecurityMalware Hidden Inside Games Found In Microsoft Store
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.
March 11, 2022 2 min -
CybersecurityMajor Vulnerability “Dirty Pipe” found in Linux Kernel
Researcher Max Kellermann of CM4all has discovered a dangerous vulnerability in the Linux kernel which could potentially be exploited by hackers to gain full access a network. The vulnerability is being called "Dirty Pipe" (which is in reference to a similar 2016 Linux vulnerability "Dirty Cow") and works by leveraging a bug found in the Linux pipe command which can result in the elevation of system privileges once they find a way onto a machine. The pipe command is a tool used in Linux/Unix that chains together the input/output of common processes in order to harness their combined efforts....
March 11, 2022 4 min -
Business OperationsTop Tech Acceleration Technologies for 2022
Organizations have had to make several overnight adjustments to stay afloat over the last few years. If you’re like most businesses, you may have needed solutions to support remote work and collaboration. But are those tools pointing you in the right direction towards your long-term goals and vision?
March 10, 2022 3 min -
CybersecurityEmployee Information Was Leaked At Cookware Company Meyer
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 into the matter is ongoing. However, we do know at this point that the attackers made off with at least one database containing the personal information of thousands of Meyer employees.
March 10, 2022 2 min -
CybersecurityNew iOS 15.4 Update Addresses AirTag Stalking Issue
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 whatever it is that you have tagged.
March 9, 2022 2 min -
Technology TrendsSkype Gets New 911 Calling Feature In The U.S.
Recently, Skype announced a change to its 911 calling feature. Previously the feature was only useable in the UK, Finland, Denmark, and Australia.
March 8, 2022 2 min -
CybersecurityZoom Bug With Some Macs Leaves Microphone On After Meetings
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 to remain on even after leaving a meeting.
March 7, 2022 2 min -
CybersecuritySecurity Flaw Affected Over 100 Million Samsung Galaxy Smart Phones
An estimated 100 million Samsung smartphones were left vulnerable to a design flaw in their hardware's encryption implementation, allowing for the extraction of sensitive information to anyone with privileged access to the phone's hardware.
March 7, 2022 1 min -
CybersecurityCisco NX-API Command Injection Vulnerability
Cisco has released software updates for their Nexus 3000, 6000, 9000 Series as well as their 5500 & 5600 Platform Series Switches to address a security vulnerability which could allow for malicious actors to gain root access to the affected systems.
March 7, 2022 1 min -
Technology TrendsWindows 11 Is Now Able To Run Some Android Apps
Recently, Microsoft announced that they were adding support for Android Apps to Windows 11. The company first began testing that new functionality back in October of last year (2021).
March 5, 2022 2 min -
Business OperationsWhy Smart Tech Acceleration is Essential to Long-Term Business Growth
In your attempt to adapt to the evolving technology landscape and the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, have you invested in solutions that may not be assisting your company in achieving its long-term goals? If so, you’re not alone.
March 4, 2022 4 min -
CybersecurityUpdate This WordPress Plugin Immediately To Prevent Security Risks
Do you have a WordPress site? Do you use the PHP Everywhere plugin?
March 4, 2022 2 min -
CybersecurityPuma Sportswear Recently Impacted By A Data Breach
We have recently learned that Puma Sportswear was impacted by a data breach in the waning days of 2021.
March 3, 2022 2 min -
Technology TrendsMicrosoft Teams Gets Optimizations To Use Less Resources
Do you use Microsoft Teams and do you have an older PC that struggles with Teams video meetings? If so there's good news. Microsoft has recently upgraded Teams and halved the power used by Teams video meetings to make life easier on people with older hardware.
March 2, 2022 2 min -
CybersecurityMedusa Android Banking Trojan Steals Sensitive User Information
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 this most recent spate of attacks is that both forms of malware share the same basic infection tactics and delivery infrastructure.
March 1, 2022 2 min -
Business Operations5 Elements of Effective Tech Acceleration
Are you up to date with the current technology landscape? Do you have an idea of what it will look like in the next five to 10 years? Knowing this information is crucial as it can significantly impact your business.
March 1, 2022 4 min -
CybersecurityMalware Disguised As Windows 11 Upgrade Targets Windows 10 Users
According to researchers at HP, there's a new threat to worry about. Hackers have recently begun disguising malware as Windows 11 upgrades and are using them to target Windows 10 users who are anxious to move to Microsoft's latest OS. This new campaign begins like many others with an email informing the recipient that if they click the link provided in the email, they'll be taken to Microsoft's website where they can get a free copy of Windows 11.
February 28, 2022 2 min -
CybersecurityThe San Francisco 49ers Recently Hit With Ransomware Attack
Hackers will attack absolutely anybody. No one is safe and nothing is sacred. Not even football is safe.
February 26, 2022 2 min -
Industry InsightsiPhone Sales Edging Out Android In The US
It's no secret that supply chain issues have impacted a variety of different industries. Apple has been somewhat less impacted than others.
February 25, 2022 2 min
