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CybersecurityScreencastify Issue Could Allow Someone To Steal Recorded Videos
Are you one of the legions of users making use of the Screencastify Chrome extension? It's a fantastic Chrome extension that allows you to almost effortlessly create screencasts for a variety of purposes.
June 18, 2022 2 min -
CybersecurityUpdate Google Chrome Soon To Fix Multiple Security Issues
Are you a Google Chrome user? If so, be aware that the company recently released a stable version of Chrome 102 and is urging all users of its browser to update right away. The latest release contains a total of 32 security fixes on Windows, Mac and Linux.
June 17, 2022 2 min -
Business OperationsHow to Build Trust Using Your SMB’s Technology
Technology can be a daunting investment for small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs). Between the initial cost and the time and effort it takes to maintain and keep up with technology, it’s little wonder why so many SMBs are hesitant to invest in it.
June 15, 2022 3 min -
CybersecurityBe Aware That ChromeLoader Malware Is Picking Up Steam
A browser hijacker called "ChromeLoader" has had a large uptick in detections this month, which is raising eyebrows among security professionals.
June 14, 2022 2 min -
CybersecurityNew Phishing Attacks Use HTML Email Attachments
HTML attachments as an attack vector may seem a little old school. However, according to statistics compiled by Kaspersky Lab indicates that in 2022, that form of attack is not just simply still being employed, but hackers are making surprisingly regular use of it. The security company detected more than two million emails of this kind targeting Kaspersky customers in the first four months of the year (2022).
June 13, 2022 2 min -
CybersecurityUpgrade This WordPress Plugin To Avoid Being Hacked
Do you own and manage a WordPress site either personally or as part of your business? Do you also use the Tatsu plugin which offers a powerful suite of in-browser editing features and has been installed by more than 100,000 users worldwide?
June 11, 2022 2 min -
CybersecurityUpdate VMWare Apps Now For Critical Security Vulnerabilities
The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has issued an advisory that serves as a stark warning.
June 10, 2022 2 min -
CybersecurityUpdate Addresses Zero Day Exploit For Some Apple Devices
If you're not familiar with the term, a Zero Day exploit is a security flaw that the software vendor is not aware of and hasn't yet patched.
June 9, 2022 2 min -
CybersecurityNew Phishing Attack Delivers Three Types Of Malware To Victims
Phishing campaigns get more effective the more closely they can imitate a trusted source. Recently, security researchers at Fortinet discovered evidence of a phishing campaign that specifically targets Microsoft Windows users and installs three different types of malware on the systems it manages to infect.
June 8, 2022 2 min -
CybersecurityMicrosoft Warns New Sysrv Botnet Variant Is Dangerous
Security researchers employed by Microsoft have recently spotted a variant of the Sysrv botnet. They have dubbed the new variant Sysrv-K.
June 7, 2022 2 min -
CybersecurityYou Might Need This HP Bios Security Update
HP recently released a BIOS update to address a pair of high-severity vulnerabilities that affect a wide range of PC and notebook products offered by the company. In both cases, the vulnerabilities would allow an attacker to execute code arbitrarily and with Kernel level privileges.
June 6, 2022 2 min -
CybersecurityIs Your Business Making These Cyber Security Mistakes?
It's difficult to keep up with all the cyber security warnings that come out every week. We are going to make things simple for you. These are the top three cyber security mistakes made by companies like yours.
June 6, 2022 1 min -
CybersecurityUpdate Zyxel Products To Fix Possible Security Vulnerability
Do you use a Zyxel firewall? If so, there's good news. The company has fixed an issue you may not have even been aware that you had.
June 4, 2022 2 min -
CybersecurityNew Method Hides Malware In Windows Event Logs
At least one group of hackers has learned a new trick you need to be aware of. Security researchers at Kapersky Lab have discovered a malicious campaign-in-progress that is using event logs to store malware. That is a technique that has not been seen or documented until now.
June 1, 2022 2 min -
CybersecurityBeware Of New Backdoor Malware Targeting Linux Users
The name Kevin Beaumont may not be familiar to you, but if you're a Linux or Solaris user, he may have just saved you a whole lot of grief.
May 31, 2022 2 min -
CybersecurityThe Majority of Ransomware Victims Would Pay Up If They Were Attacked Again
Most businesses are unaware of ransomware, which is a terrifying crime.
May 30, 2022 1 min -
Business OperationsDon't Let Lack of Trust Derail Your Business
Trust can make or break a business
May 30, 2022 1 min -
Business OperationsThe Case for Trust-Building as a Small Business (It’s Not Just for Enterprises)
There is a strong connection between trust and prosperity. In fact, when trust levels are high, businesses tend to grow faster. According to McKinsey and Company, Harvard Business Review, Forrester Research and many other reputable organizations, trust is the connecting fabric upon which innovation and business success are built.
May 28, 2022 3 min -
CybersecurityPopular Service Being Used To Send Phishing Emails
Google SMTP relay service is wildly popular and used every day by legions of users. Unfortunately, hackers around the world are aware of this and increasingly they've begun abusing the SMTP relay service.
May 27, 2022 2 min -
CybersecuritySecurity Warnings Coming To Certain Google Apps To Help Users
Google has been making some fantastic changes to bolster user security in recent weeks. That includes changes to their Google Play Store that will require developers to disclose exactly what data they plan to track and collect when users install the apps they create.
May 26, 2022 2 min
