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PIXLR Data Breach Information Leaked Online

PIXLR Data Breach Information Leaked Online

February 3, 2021BlogNo Comments »

If you do any photo editing online, odds are good that you use PIXLR. It is one of the most popular such sites on the web because it offers many of the features you find in professional photo editing tools like Photoshop and is available for free (there's also a premium version of the service that unlocks even more features)....

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New Chrome Update Version Removes Flash And FTP

New Chrome Update Version Removes Flash And FTP

February 2, 2021BlogNo Comments »

On January 19th, 2021, Google released a new Chrome version--Chrome 88. The most notable part of this release is the removal of the Adobe Flash Player and FTP features. FTP Removal Google removed support for FTP in the Chrome browser because usage is significantly low and it is no longer viable to invest in improving the existing FTP client. However,...

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Millions Of Teespring Users Had Private Information Breached

Millions Of Teespring Users Had Private Information Breached

February 1, 2021BlogNo Comments »

Teespring is a popular destination on the web that allows users to create and sell custom-printed apparel, including, as the name implies, custom-designed tee-shirts. If you use the site, you should know that recently, an as yet unknown third party successfully breached the site and made off with a couple of the company's databases. These have been made available on...

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Healthcare Ransomware Problem Is Getting Worse Recently

Healthcare Ransomware Problem Is Getting Worse Recently

January 30, 2021BlogNo Comments »

Ransomware attacks are one of the most prevalent cyber attacks on healthcare. It has been around for many years, however, it became a trend in 2016. Recently, there is a significant increase in the frequency and types of ransomware attacks being perpetrated. Since 2019, even before Covid-19, healthcare providers became the primary target of ransomware attackers. This is because healthcare...

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Chrome Will Help Users By Checking Passwords For Strength

Chrome Will Help Users By Checking Passwords For Strength

January 29, 2021BlogNo Comments »

While Google has come under fire from privacy groups in recent months, the fact remains that on balance, the company is working hard to improve overall user experience on the web and provide better security. The most recent changes to the company's Chrome browser is an excellent example of that very thing. For months now, the company has focused on...

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Alternative Search Engine Sees Huge Growth Amid Privacy Concerns

Alternative Search Engine Sees Huge Growth Amid Privacy Concerns

January 28, 2021BlogNo Comments »

Google is unquestionably the dominant search engine on the web, but how secure is their position? If recent trends are any indication, they're in no immediate danger. However, it's clear that pressures are mounting on the search giant, and some of the company's competitors are enjoying rampant growth. The privacy-oriented search engine DuckDuckGo is leading the charge here, enjoying a...

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Rogue Malware Is An Android Users Worst Nightmare

Rogue Malware Is An Android Users Worst Nightmare

January 27, 2021BlogNo Comments »

Security researchers at Check Point have recently identified a new strain of malware that seems to be a Frankenstein's Monster created by combining two older strains. Dubbed 'Rogue RAT,' this deceptively simple bit of malicious code gives anyone who uses it the ability to record your calls, steal your passwords, read all of your messages (text or email) and more....

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Increasing Remote Workforce Creating Rise In PC Hardware Sales

Increasing Remote Workforce Creating Rise In PC Hardware Sales

January 26, 2021BlogNo Comments »

In December 2019, the covid-19 pandemic began, and it spread across the globe in early 2020. To curb the spread of this deadly virus, lockdown tactics were employed. Companies all over the world responded to this situation by having their employees work from home. This led to a great increase in the remote workforce and consequently the rise in PC...

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Latest Possible Customer Data Breach Comes From Ubiquiti

Latest Possible Customer Data Breach Comes From Ubiquiti

January 25, 2021BlogNo Comments »

If you have a network either at home or at your office, it's quite likely that you've got a few pieces of Ubiquiti equipment somewhere in the mix. Ubiquiti is a major player in the network device market, best known for its UniFi line of networking products, paired with a cloud-based management platform. Unfortunately, its success in the market has...

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