Category: Security

May 11, 2023

Five Techniques Cybercriminals Use to Crack Passwords

Despite efforts to get us to a passwordless world (we’re not there yet), passwords will be a requirement for many

May 10, 2023

Patch Tuesday: Caution for Windows 11 Users

Once a month we go through the drill. Patch Tuesday is when Microsoft releases a package of updates. Bleeping Computer

May 09, 2023

QR Codes Are Evil – Part II

Readers should know how I feel about QR codes. You really don’t know where those little smashed up squirrely graphics

May 04, 2023

Google Supports Passkeys for Your Account

Google has taken another step towards a passwordless world. As the Verge reports, support for passkeys is now available for

May 03, 2023

Upcoming Google Chrome 117 to Drop Website Lock Icon

Encryption is your friend. Encryption protects the unauthorized access and privacy of our data. For years, we’ve all been taught

Apr 27, 2023

Google Authenticator to Get End-To-End Encryption

A few days ago, Google announced the ability to back up your tokens in the cloud. It’s a welcome (long

Apr 20, 2023

MFA is NOT Bulletproof

Every user should have multi-factor authentication (MFA) enabled for each account. MFA is that second item that is needed to

Apr 19, 2023

Improper Router Disposal is a Huge Security Risk

Most users know to take special precautions when selling or disposing of their computers and cell phones. Proper disposal is

Apr 18, 2023

Ransomware Targeting macOS Devices Under Development

The Hacker News posted information about ransomware code being developed by the LockBit ransomware gang that targets Apple’s macOS devices.

Apr 12, 2023

Microsoft and Apple Release Updates

Check your calendar. Yesterday was Patch Tuesday for Microsoft with the monthly release of scheduled updates. As usual, KrebsonSecurity has

Apr 11, 2023

FBI Warns Public USB Charging Stations Stealing Your Data

Charging anxiety isn’t just limited to EV owners. Many mobile device users are constantly aware of their battery level and

Apr 05, 2023

More Headaches for Online Tax Filers

It’s that time of year again. The scramble to file our income tax return is upon us. Many users are