What Is the Windows 7 End of Support? The Windows 7 end of support officially arrived on January 14, 2020. Microsoft had informed users of this date well in advance. From this point forward, Windows 7 users will no longer receive updates, including security patches or bug fixes. The Risks of Using Windows 7 Without Support If your organization still...
If you're not familiar with Landry's, you’re likely familiar with at least some of the restaurants the company owns. Recently, the company issued a formal 'Notification of Data Breach' to disclose the details of Landry's Credit Card Breach. An unauthorized user was detected on their systems, and POS malware had been in use between March 13, 2019, and October 17,...
Scammers have breathed new life into an old scam. For years, the old 'Law Enforcement Lock' trick has been used to cheat unsuspecting victims of their hard-earned money. The new wrinkle works like this: Scammers will redirect users using the Chrome web browser to sites that host a full-screen image of a Windows 10 desktop with a notice that appears to...
The year 2020 looks to be interesting and exciting in a variety of ways, but it also will usher in a tremendous amount of change. If you're an IT manager, be aware that in this Microsoft Apps Support 2020 year several Hallmark Microsoft products will reach their End of Support. That means the company won't be issuing any further security...
For a while now, Microsoft Outlook users have enjoyed a highly popular feature: Message Recall Office 365. This feature lets users recall messages they sent through Outlook, an Exchange Online-hosted cloud email service for businesses. Users can un-send emails, as long as the recipient also uses Outlook and hasn't opened the messages yet. This feature works well and provides real...
If your children own Apple devices, be aware that iOS 13.3 includes a feature called Communications Limits. This feature allows parents to set up controls preventing kids from speaking to, texting with, or FaceTiming anyone not already in their contacts. This addition is small but important. Hackers, scammers, bullies, or strangers can easily obtain children’s phone numbers. They can then...
Have you already installed Windows 10, build 1909? If so, then you've probably noticed that the latest build update introduced a few bugs to Windows File Explorer. After installing the latest build, users began reporting issues with the search field that caused it to become unresponsive and the search box to become blurry. Other users reported that after the latest...
Researchers at Positive Technologies recently discovered a serious vulnerability in Citrix Enterprise products that threatens the security of more than 80,000 companies in 158 countries around the world. The issue is being tracked as CVE-2019-19781. If it is left unpatched, it puts companies using either product at risk of phishing attacks, malware, cryptojacking attacks ,and DDoS attacks. That is to...
The FBI reveals new insights on ransomware tactics, focusing on evolving methods used by cybercriminals to attack networks and extort businesses. A recent alert marked "TLP: AMBER" warns organizations to remain vigilant against ransomware threats that can disrupt operations and expose sensitive data. The alert reads, in part, as follows: "Since January 2019, LockerGoga ransomware has targeted large corporations and...
As 2019 draws to a close, we can say definitively that the year has been another record-breaking one where data breaches are concerned. Hackers around the world have been busy in recent weeks, with a trio of high-profile breaches making headlines. In late November, one of China's largest manufacturers of smartphones (OnePlus) reported that an unauthorized third-party accessed their user...
