Mistypying A Web Address Could Put Malware On Your System
More problems for the Adobe Flash player, and a new type of hacking attack that security experts are referring to as “Typosquatting.” If you’ve not yet heard the term, you’
Urgent News: US Government Urges Removal of QuickTime for Windows
If you have Apple QuickTime installed on a Windows-based PC, you should uninstall it immediately. In a public statement issued on 4/14/2016, the US-CERT recommends the removal of Q
Ransomware Continues to Evolve
“What’s old is new again.” The simple truth is that tastes and trends seem to repeat. We’ve seen it countless times in the world of fashion, and now, we’re seeing somethi
Your Server May Be Open To Ransomware Exploits
The hacking community seems to have found another viable business model, this time, in the form of ransomware. Given the success that hackers have been finding with this type of at
“Better History” Google Chrome Extension Might Be Redirecting Your Browser
If you use Google Chrome, you might have the “Better History” extension installed. If you do, and you’ve upgraded it recently, you’ve probably seen a large influx of advert
Is Your Firefox Extension Leaving You Open To Attack?
Browser extensions are in the news lately, and not just for Firefox. Recently, hackers have corrupted several Google Chrome extensions, and are using them to display unwanted ads t
CNBC May Have Your Password and Shared It
Recently, CNBC ran an article on password security. Embedded in the article was a tool they invited readers to use to test the strength and integrity of their passwords. The tool w
New USB Thief Trojan is Virtually Undetectable
There’s a new threat lurking just beyond the periphery of your network. It’s called USB Thief, and while it doesn’t quite measure up to the most sophisticated attacks current
AVG now stops fake Wi-Fi Connections and Kills Tracking Ads & Websites
AVG is famous to college kids all around the world because of its extensive viral protection that it offers free of charge to most users. Today, AVG brings a new feature to the gam