Category: Security

Apr 25, 2017

Which Galaxy S8 Biometric Option is the Most Secure?

The Galaxy S8 and S8+ are now available for sale. They are beautiful devices that are very similar to the

Apr 24, 2017

Google Fixes Chrome Unicode Phishing Vulnerability – Patch Now

Last week I mentioned a Unicode vulnerability that impacted the Chrome, Opera and Firefox browsers. Google has now patched the

Apr 20, 2017

Google Still Pissed at Symantec

It's good advice not to kick the 800 pound gorilla. Google isn't happy with Symantec and the way it has

Apr 19, 2017

Holy Crap Batman! Our Browser is Vulnerable

Another way for the bad guys to screw with us. Users of the Chrome, Firefox and Opera browsers are vulnerable

Apr 18, 2017

Another Reason to Not Use Fingerprint Access on a Smartphone

Sorry that it is "inconvenient" to type in a password or PIN to unlock your phone, but it is a

Apr 17, 2017

Employees – the Elevated Security Threat

As a business owner, it is a constant struggle to balance our business goals with keeping employees happy. A recent

Apr 11, 2017

Patch Due Today for Microsoft Office Zero Day Vulnerability

McAfee first reported the zero day vulnerability and then FireEye released additional information. Unlike some previous vulnerabilities, you don't have

Apr 06, 2017

Additional Free Decryption Tools Available for Ransomware

I've mentioned the No More Ransom website before. The website is a portal for fighting ransomware that is supported by

Mar 29, 2017

Another LastPass Bug – Worse than the Last Three

It has not been a good couple of weeks for LastPass. In a previous post, I mentioned several bugs that

Mar 28, 2017

FedEx Encourages Unsafe Computing with $5 Bribe

FedEx is heading for a public relations disaster if it continues with the current practice of encouraging users to install

Mar 27, 2017

Google Pissed at Symantec

I've always thought it was a bad idea to kick a rattlesnake unless you want to get bitten. Apparently, Symantec

Mar 23, 2017

LastPass Scrambling to Fix Security Bugs

It's been a very busy week for the folks at LastPass. Google security researcher Tavis Ormandy has reported several vulnerabilities