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New PCIe 6 Standard Brings Speeds Two Times Faster

New PCIe 6 Standard Brings Speeds Two Times Faster

January 27, 2022BlogNo Comments »

For those that aren't aware, PCI SIG is short for the PCI Special Interests Group. They have just announced the release of the latest PCI Express (PCIe) specification which is called PCIe 6.0. It has the entire industry abuzz. Standards aren't usually all that exciting but, in this case, it's a very big deal. That's because it is the specification...

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Live Captioned Language Translation Comes To Google Meet

Live Captioned Language Translation Comes To Google Meet

January 26, 2022BlogNo Comments »

Google is once again raising the bar where messaging and team meeting software is concerned.  The company just rolled out the first phase of its new live translation service for Meet users after months of beta testing the feature. Naturally this is the first step in a long process, so there are some limitations and caveats to be aware of....

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New iOS Update Provides Fix For HomeKit Brick Issue

New iOS Update Provides Fix For HomeKit Brick Issue

January 25, 2022BlogNo Comments »

If you have an iPhone by now you've almost certainly heard of the security flaw in the HomeKit protocol which allows Apple users to discover and control a wide range of Smart Devices in their home from the HomeKit dashboard. The recently discovered security flaw dubbed "DoorLock" allows an attacker to essentially brick your phone by deploying a maliciously crafted...

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Blackberry Device Support Is Now Officially Gone

Blackberry Device Support Is Now Officially Gone

January 24, 2022BlogNo Comments »

You may find many people who would argue that the iconic Blackberry was ahead of its time.  It was in many ways the godfather of the entire smartphone industry. When it was initially released it was an absolute game changer. Of course, time allowed other companies including tech giants Apple and Google to catch up and ultimately surpass what the...

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Purple Fox Trojan Delivering Malware Via Popular Messaging App

Purple Fox Trojan Delivering Malware Via Popular Messaging App

January 22, 2022BlogNo Comments »

A research team from Minerva Labs are working in conjunction with the MalwareHunterTeam. They have recently been tracking a Trojan called Purple Fox and have published a warning about it. The group behind the Trojan is now distributing their malicious code disguised as a Telegram installation file. If you're not familiar with that name Telegram is one of several online...

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FTC Enforcing That Businesses Patch Log4j Java Security Issue

FTC Enforcing That Businesses Patch Log4j Java Security Issue

January 21, 2022BlogNo Comments »

By now you're almost certainly aware of the Log4j Java issue. It's a serious and fixable flaw relating to java logging. Recently the United States Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has issued a chilling warning to anyone who hasn't yet fixed the flaw and protected against the vulnerability. The FTC's statement reads in part as follows: "The FTC intends to use...

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Google Working Towards Easier Integration Between Android And Windows

Google Working Towards Easier Integration Between Android And Windows

January 20, 2022BlogNo Comments »

If you're managing a company of any size and interested in copying from some other firm's playbook, Apple is almost always a good choice.  Even the folks at Google seem to think so. The search giant recently announced a plan to tighten the integration between Android/Chrome and Windows to create a seamless and hassle-free user experience. One important first step...

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New Data Breach Hits US Cellular Company

New Data Breach Hits US Cellular Company

January 19, 2022BlogNo Comments »

It's the dawning of a new year and the hackers of the world have been busy.  This time it's US Cellular caught in the crosshairs. The company recently reported that their billing system was hacked and they sent breach notification letters to more than four hundred impacted individuals. US Cellular is the fourth largest carrier in the United States.  Only...

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A New iPhone Bug In HomeKit Could Brick Your Phone

A New iPhone Bug In HomeKit Could Brick Your Phone

January 18, 2022BlogNo Comments »

Thank Trevor Spiniolas' sharp eyes if you own an iPhone.  The independent security researcher recently discovered a critical security flaw in iOS that impacts all version from 14.7 to 15.2. If exploited, this flaw can turn your fancy phone into a very expensive paperweight, so it's one to take seriously. Trevor discovered that by changing the name of a HomeKit...

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This New Malware Steals Passwords From Popular Browsers

This New Malware Steals Passwords From Popular Browsers

January 17, 2022BlogNo Comments »

A new threat has appeared on the horizon. Even if the name is not familiar to you this malware strain is bad news indeed. Called RedLine it is an information-stealing malware that specifically targets popular web browsers including Opera, Microsoft's Edge browser, and Chrome. Unfortunately, many people have come to rely on their trusty web browser to store and remember...

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