Category: Security

Jul 28, 2022

Ransomware Resource: No More Ransom

It is crazy scary how fast ransomware attacks are growing. There are many things you should be doing to help

Jul 21, 2022

Can You Name Your Wi-Fi Networks Using Emojis?

It’s a good security practice to name your Wi-Fi network with something that does not give a clue as to

Jul 20, 2022

Certified Ethical Hacker Company Not So Ethical

EC-Council runs the Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) program, which is one of the more popular and “sexy” cybersecurity certifications on

Jul 19, 2022

Enforcing Password History Can Curb Reuse

The demise of passwords has been touted as the future of authentication. I’ve heard that story for many years and

Jul 13, 2022

Microsoft July 2022 Patch Tuesday

Another day, another update. KrebsonSecurity reports details of Microsoft’s Patch Tuesday release. The updates fix 86 identified vulnerabilities. Four of

Jul 12, 2022

Microsoft Blocks Office Macros – Eventually

Earlier this year, Microsoft reported that it would roll out a change to automatically block macros from running in files

Jun 23, 2022

Alexa Speaking for the Dead

According to an Engadget post, Amazon’s Alexa has a new skillset. Alexa’s senior vice-president Rohit Prasad exhibited Alexa’s ability to

Jun 22, 2022

7-Zip Supports Windows ‘Mark-of-the-Web’ File Flag

7-Zip is a free open source file compression utility. You can even use the software in a commercial setting. BleepingComputer

Jun 01, 2022

Actively Exploited Zero-Day Attack Delivered via Malicious Word Documents

Using technology has its advantages, but also requires some diligence to keep you safe. As ZDNet reports, attackers are using

May 26, 2022

New Features and Fixes in Chrome 102

The Google Chrome browser is the most popular browser by a large margin. Just like all other software, fixes and

May 25, 2022

Update Zoom Now!

Another day, another update. This time, the Register reported that Google Project Zero identified a Zoom bug where an attacker

May 17, 2022

Turning Off Your iPhone Won’t Stop Malware Installation

New functionality will allow you to find an iPhone even if it is turned off. That new functionality comes with