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Dec 19, 2016

Netgear Provides Updated Firmware

Last week I wrote about a severe vulnerability in some models of Netgear routers. The vulnerability is so severe that

Dec 15, 2016

Phishing E-Mails Responsible for 91% of Cyberattacks

A new report from PhishMe found that 91% of cyberattacks start with a phish. The top reasons people are duped

Dec 14, 2016

Securing Your Wi-Fi – The Advanced Version

A previous post identified some basic steps to secure your Wi-Fi network. As promised, Graham Cluley provides some more advanced

Dec 13, 2016

Time to Replace Your Netgear Router

It's not a good time for Netgear. There are several reports that at least three versions of Netgear routers are

Dec 12, 2016

Tech Toys for the Holidays

Each year, Jim and Sharon record their Digital Edge podcast on Legal Talk Network with their suggestions for tech toys

Dec 08, 2016

Basic Steps to Secure Your Wi-Fi Network

We are a very mobile society and love our Wi-Fi connections, especially those we don't have to pay for. Security

Dec 07, 2016

Uber Still Tracks You Even When Your Ride is Done

More and more people are using Uber instead of taxis, although I don't understand the attraction. Surge pricing, independent contractor

Dec 06, 2016

Surface Pro 5 is a MacBook Pro Alternative

Microsoft hasn't actually announced a Surface 5, but the rumor mill is very active. BGR reports that a Surface Pro

Dec 05, 2016

Overflow Exploit Bypasses Locked iPhones

Another day…another bug. This one impacts Apple devices running iOS 10.1.1. The exploit discovered by Vulnerability Lab security analyst Benjamin

Dec 01, 2016

Fix for Active Zero Day Attack Available for Firefox and Tor Browsers

A post on ars technica announces an update available for Firefox and Tor browsers. The zero-day vulnerability is being used

Nov 30, 2016

Bypass BitLocker with Simple Key Combination

BitLocker is a very good encryption method included free with Windows 10. However, Microsoft needs to fix a recently discovered

Nov 29, 2016

Microsoft Drops SHA-1 Support in Browsers

It is now official. Microsoft will stop supporting SHA-1 in Internet Explorer 11 and the Edge browser on February 14,