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Technology TrendsOutlook Having PDF Preview Issues With Microsoft PowerToys
Do you use Microsoft PowerToys? If you're not sure what that is then you probably don't. If you're curious, Microsoft has an open-source set of tools called PowerToys which is designed to allow power users to customize their Windows environments to taste.
April 11, 2022 2 min -
CybersecurityNew GIMMICK Malware Targets MacOS Users
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 new variant of malware that researchers have recently spotted in the wild.
April 9, 2022 2 min -
CybersecurityData Breach Announced At Popular Photo Site Shutterfly
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 initiated a ransomware attack. The company's breach notification statement was sent to impacted users and filed with the California Attorney General's Office in the aftermath of the attack.
April 8, 2022 2 min -
CybersecurityFake Work From Home Opportunities Are Phishing For Data
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.
April 7, 2022 2 min -
CybersecurityAnother Emergency Browser Update Affecting Microsoft, Mac and Linux
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April 7, 2022 2 min -
CybersecurityAligning People, Processes and Technology to Scale
Your company operates in a turbulent business environment where new technologies are reshaping industries, customer preferences are evolving rapidly and geopolitical equations are shifting dramatically. If you’re struggling to adapt to these quick and challenging transitions, you’re not alone.
April 7, 2022 3 min -
CybersecurityA Disguised Windows License Activator May Actually Be Malware
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.
April 6, 2022 2 min -
CybersecurityGoogle Play Store Is Seeing More Trojan Style Malware
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.
April 5, 2022 2 min -
CybersecurityAutomotive Part Maker Denso Is Latest To Have Data Breached
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.
April 4, 2022 2 min -
CybersecuritySecure Your SQL Server To Avoid This Malware Infection
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.
April 2, 2022 2 min -
CybersecurityEmail Phishing Attackers Are Pretending To Be The IRS
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.
April 1, 2022 2 min -
Technology TrendsFile Explorer May Get Tabs In Windows 11
Are you a Windows Insider? If so, be aware that the company is testing a "hidden" new feature you're probably going to love.
March 31, 2022 2 min -
CybersecurityCritical Vulnerability Discovered in Sophos Firewall Version 18.5.3 and Older
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March 31, 2022 2 min -
Technology TrendsYou May See Ads For Microsoft Products With Windows 11
Microsoft may have inadvertently signaled that they are soon going to reincorporate ads into Microsoft 11, which is going to please exactly no one.
March 30, 2022 2 min -
Business OperationsWhat Does It Mean to Build a Sustainable Business?
Being a sustainable business means more than just recycling and using renewable energy. It means laying the groundwork for future employee and customer growth. An organization with sustainability as one of its core principles has a better chance of success in the future.
March 29, 2022 3 min -
CybersecurityMicrosoft Releases Emergency Update for Their Edge Browser
Microsoft has released an emergency patch for their Edge web browser following the acknowledgment of a zero-day exploit known to be actively used in the wild. The exploit was originally discovered in the Google Chrome browser, but as Microsoft Edge is based on an open-source version of Chrome called Chromium (also vulnerable), MS Edge remains inherently impacted. This issue has far-reaching implications as the Edge, Chrome and Chromium browsers can each run on Windows, MacOS and Linux platforms, casting a wide net for potential harm.
March 29, 2022 2 min -
Technology TrendsClipchamp Will Soon Replace Movie Maker For Windows 11
If you're an early adopter playing with the Windows 11 builds as they come out and you are a "Windows Insider," then you probably already know this.
March 29, 2022 2 min -
CybersecurityThis Malware Phishing Campaign Hijacks Email Conversations
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.
March 28, 2022 2 min -
CybersecurityGoogle Releases Emergency Update for The Chrome Web Browser
Google has released an emergency patch for their Chrome web browser following the acknowledgment of a zero-day exploit known to be actively used in the wild. Few details are available surrounding the issue as researchers are likely waiting for a larger userbase to adopt the patch before releasing technical details. However, there are indications that the vulnerability is of a “type confusion” weakness in the JavaScript V8 engine of Chrome browsers. Type confusion vulnerabilities are source code errors that allow an application to be tricked into reading unexpected input. Under the right...
March 28, 2022 2 min -
Business Operations5 Ways Technology Can Take You To The Next Level
It’s nearly impossible to run a business in today’s climate without using up-to-date technology. This doesn’t necessarily mean bringing in the best computers, printers and other pieces of hardware needed to run a successful business. Instead, it means you should utilize the most current software and programs to ensure nothing falls through the cracks.
March 28, 2022 4 min
