New Ransomware Called DeathRansom

December 3rd, 2019

Early in 2019, a new strain of ransomware appeared.  Called "DeathRansom," its bark was initially much worse than its bite.  Researchers quickly discovered that the new strain only pretended to encrypt a user's files.

The company Fortinet found a threat via radar detected a new ransomware variant that they break down for you here.

Zombieload V2 Is Back To Wreak Havoc

December 2nd, 2019

Zombieload V2 is here.  First discovered in May of this year, it was described as a successor to the infamous Meltdown attack. That was a data-leaking side-channel vulnerability that impacted all Intel processor generations from 2011 and beyond.

Intel hasn't had a good run of late, being beset almost constantly by these kinds of issues, and Zombieload was one of three new MDS variants discovered.

Twitter Changes Political Content Ad Rules

November 30th, 2019

Social media has been at the center of several high-profile political dramas of late. The major platforms came under fire for not doing enough to monitor political ads and other content.  The major players on the social media landscape are all responding in different ways to the backlash.

New Ransomware Strain Targets Drives

November 29th, 2019

There's a new and unusual ransomware strain making the rounds that you should be aware of.

Called 'AnteFrigus,' it is primarily distributed via 'malvertising' that redirects users to the RIG exploit kit.

One of the most unusual features of this strain is the fact that it specifically doesn't target the C: drive of the target computer.

Microsoft Cortana App Getting Dropped From Many Countries

November 28th, 2019

It appears that Microsoft is getting rid of its Cortana App in several countries due to security concerns. With more than 141 million monthly users, this will have a significant impact on Microsoft's users. The question is whether the United States will be next.

Disney’s support center bombarded with calls

November 27th, 2019

In case you weren't already aware, Disney recently launched a new video streaming service called Disney+, driving Netflix and other established streaming services crazy with fear and apprehension. Disney's support center was overwhelmed by the number of people calling in.

Issues with ‘WebContent Occlusion’ On Chrome

November 26th, 2019

Google recently found itself in hot water with corporate IT administrators for rolling out a feature designed to help prolong battery life. The new feature accomplished its mission, but it had an unintended consequence that left Enterprise IT personnel furious.

Android Devices Using Qualcomm Chips Can Be Hacked

November 25th, 2019

Do you have an Android device? Is it built with Qualcomm chips?

If so, be advised that you may be at risk.

According to a report recently published by security firm CheckPoint, a recently discovered flaw could allow hackers to steal a variety of sensitive information on your phone or tablet.

Public Chargers Can Expose Your Device To Hacking And Malware

November 23rd, 2019

On paper, it seems like a lovely idea to use public chargers.

Airports, hotels, and other high traffic areas have begun to increasingly offer public USB power charging stations to give people a convenient means of recharging their favorite devices.

Unfortunately, things are not working out quite according to plan.

Hackers Created a Malicious Campaign To Spread Malware

November 22nd, 2019

Researchers at Proofpoint have found evidence of a malicious campaign threat actor who has been sending out convincing looking emails.

They are claiming to come from several government agencies.

These include the Italian Revenue Agency, the German Federal Ministry of Finance, and the United States Postal Service.