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Update Amazon Blink Cameras To Fix Security Vulnerabilities

Update Amazon Blink Cameras To Fix Security Vulnerabilities

December 21, 2019BlogNo Comments »

Do you have a home security system that incorporates Amazon's Blink XT2 cameras? If so, be advised that researchers at Tenable Security recently identified several serious security flaws that would allow an attacker to take control of the cameras remotely and use them to spy on you and your family. The security issues are centered in the cameras' Sync Module....

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Ransomware Bypasses Antivirus with Innovative New Tactics

Ransomware Bypasses Antivirus with Innovative New Tactics

December 20, 2019BlogNo Comments »

Researchers at SophosLabs have discovered a new threat to be on the alert for: a variant of the Snatch ransomware. This antivirus evasion ransomware uses innovative tactics to bypass traditional security measures, making it a significant concern for organizations and individuals alike. How Snatch Bypasses Antivirus Software Disguised as a backup utility, this antivirus evasion ransomware forces the infected Windows...

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Ransomware Uses New Method To Get Past Antivirus Programs

Ransomware Uses New Method To Get Past Antivirus Programs

December 20, 2019BlogNo Comments »

Researchers at SophosLabs have discovered a new threat to be on the alert for: a variant of the Snatch ransomware. This sophisticated malware employs innovative tactics to bypass antivirus software, making it a significant concern for businesses and individuals alike. Understanding effective ransomware protection strategies is critical to mitigating the risks posed by such advanced threats. How Snatch Bypasses Antivirus...

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Windows 10 Mobile OS Reaches End of Life: Final Update

Windows 10 Mobile OS Reaches End of Life: Final Update

December 19, 2019BlogNo Comments »

Are you using a device that's running on Windows 10 Mobile?  If so, you don't have a lot of company.  Sadly, the OS never really caught on. Microsoft pulled the plug on its development, announcing that support for it would be coming to an end. Unfortunately, that day has arrived.  In January of this year, Microsoft announced that December 10,...

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Windows 10 Mobile OS Complete End of Life Is Here

Windows 10 Mobile OS Complete End of Life Is Here

December 19, 2019BlogNo Comments »

Are you using a device that's running on Windows 10 Mobile?  If so, you don't have a lot of company.  Sadly, the OS never really caught on. Microsoft pulled the plug on its development, announcing that support for it would be coming to an end. Unfortunately, that day has arrived.  In January of this year, Microsoft announced that December 10,...

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Gmail’s New Attachment Feature Simplifies Email Forwarding

Gmail’s New Attachment Feature Simplifies Email Forwarding

December 18, 2019BlogNo Comments »

Google has a solid reputation when it comes to making a steady stream of improvements to its large and growing base of products and services. They have demonstrated a strong track record when it comes to enhancing user experience. Recently, they've proved that once again by adding the Gmail New Attachment Feature that allows you to forward one or more...

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New Gmail Attachment Feature Makes Forwarding Easier

New Gmail Attachment Feature Makes Forwarding Easier

December 18, 2019BlogNo Comments »

Google has a solid reputation for continuously improving its products and services. Recently, they added a new Gmail Attachment Feature that makes email forwarding much easier. This feature allows users to forward emails as attachments. The recipients can open the attached emails and view them in their original form, including all headers. This is especially useful for Gmail users, as...

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About Half A Million Credit Cards Found On Dark Web

About Half A Million Credit Cards Found On Dark Web

December 17, 2019BlogNo Comments »

Researchers from Group-IB monitor the Dark Web and recently reported nearly half a million credit cards found on the Dark Web, available for sale. The hacker first released a file with 30,000 records, valued at over half a million dollars. These records include credit card numbers, CVV codes, expiration dates, email addresses, owner’s names, and phone numbers. Much of the...

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New Trojan Malware Steals Passwords From Chrome

New Trojan Malware Steals Passwords From Chrome

December 16, 2019BlogNo Comments »

If you use Google's Chrome web browser, there's a new threat you should be aware of.  A new trojan targeting Windows-based machines will attempt to steal passwords stored in the Chrome browser. Dubbed CStealer, it was discovered by the Malware Hunter Team. They found some points of interest that make this threat more notable than others in its class. If...

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