Watch Out For New Ransomware Called Phobos
There’s a new strain of ransomware making the rounds, and it’s a nasty piece of work. Called Phobos by its creators, the latest threat on the ransomware scene first made […]
Many Android VPN Apps Contain Malware Or Exploitable Weaknesses
If you’re like many seasoned ‘Netizins, you probably rely on some type of VPN to help ensure your digital privacy. Unfortunately, based on research conducted by Simon Migliano, you could very […]
Ransomware Can Make Installing Illegal Software More Risky
Most reputable businesses don’t deal in illegal copies of commercial software, but there have been a few reported instances. There’s always the possibility that a cash-strapped individual that’s eager to […]
Microsoft Support For Windows Phone Users Is Ending In 2019
If you were one of the people who decided to give a Microsoft Windows Phone a try back when the company was still attempting to get into the market, this […]
Google Is Rolling Out New Features For Gmail Users
Google has recently announced a trio of new features for Gmail users that are going into place immediately, and may in fact be available for use by the time you […]
Google Hangouts Will Close And Transfer To Hangouts Chat
This is just a reminder for anyone using Google Hangouts. The company is moving forward with its plans to discontinue the service, starting with GSuite users and then later moving […]
Chrome Extensions Are Being Targeted For Hacks
If you’re like most people, no matter how careful you are when you surf the web, you seldom think to review the permissions browser extensions ask for when you install […]
Windows Vulnerability Found Using VCard Files
There’s a new zero-day vulnerability in Windows 10 you need to be aware of. As with all zero-day threats, this one is dangerous in the extreme, allowing a hacker to […]
Windows 7 Support Ends In 2020, So Plan To Upgrade
Bad news is on the horizon if you’re one of the surprising number of people still using Windows 7. Microsoft is only offering one more year of free support. As […]
Scammers Are Using Direct Deposit Requests To Steal Money
Last year, the FBI issued a warning regarding BEC (Business Email Compromise) scams. Unfortunately, security professionals report that those types of scams are increasing in frequency, and worse, the most […]
