Latest Scam Involves People’s Social Security Numbers

April 27th, 2019

There's a new scam making the rounds, and it's a particularly nasty one involving your social security number.  Here's how it works:

You may get a robocall seemingly from the government, claiming that there's a problem with your Social Security number.

Removing USB Gets Easier In Windows 10 Update

April 26th, 2019

Microsoft has recently rolled out a small but important change where USB connected devices are concerned.  The changes have been heralded as an improvement by some and seen as a step backward by others.

In particular, the company has tweaked the way Windows 10 handles the process of disconnecting a USB or Thunderbolt storage device.

Update On New Microsoft Edge Browser

April 25th, 2019

Microsoft is slowly inching closer to a mainstream release of a new version of its Edge Browser for Windows 10, this one based around Chromium technology.

Recently, Microsoft released Canary, a developer build for the new browser.

Any member of the Windows Insiders group can get access to the early build if they want a sneak peek at what's to come.

Millions Of Toyota Customers Possibly Affected By Data Breach

April 24th, 2019

In recent months, Japan is a nation under cyber-siege, with several high-profile attacks having been made against the country.  The most recent attack targeted Toyota.  If you own a Toyota or Lexus, it's possible that at least some of the information you gave to the company has been compromised.

Malware In Documents Is Latest Hacker Trend

April 23rd, 2019

There is a new Threat Spotlight released by Barracuda Networks.

One of the biggest trends in 2019 (where threats against businesses of all sizes are concerned) now takes the form of poisoned documents attached to emails.

The company analyzed more than 300,000 email samples collected over the past twelve months.

Breach At Georgia Tech University Exposes Personal Info

April 22nd, 2019

If you've ever been a student or employee of the Georgia Institute of Technology, be advised that any personally identifiable information the university had on you may have been compromised.

Recently, the university reported an instance of unauthorized access into databases connected to its web app.

Several Popular Restaurants Had Credit Cards Stolen

April 20th, 2019

If you frequent any of the following restaurants and paid them a visit between May 23, 2018 through March 18, 2019, your credit card data may have been compromised.

The parent company of these chains, Earl Enterprise, recently announced that an unspecified number of store locations were found to have been infected by PoS malware.

Windows Defender Security Comes To Mac Devices

April 19th, 2019

If you're a Mac user and looking for next-level antivirus protection, we've got some potentially good news.

Microsoft recently announced that their enterprise security platform, (Windows Defender Advanced Threat Protection) is now available for macOS.

To reflect the product's move away from offering protection exclusively to Windows-based systems, the company tweaked the name of the product.

New Malware Hidden In Emails About Flu Protection

April 18th, 2019

Fear is a fantastic way to spread malware, which is why hackers around the world are using the fear of a flu pandemic as a hook to install a nasty strain of ransomware.

Researchers at MyOnlineSecurity have detected a cunning email campaign which spoofs the Centers for Disease Control and bears headlines warning of a Flu Pandemic.

New Phishing Attack Targets Amex And Netflix Users

April 17th, 2019

If you do business with either American Express (AMEX) or Netflix, be on the alert.  Windows Defender Security Intel has recently reported the detection of two major new phishing-style campaigns aimed at the customers of both businesses.

Recipients have been receiving emails that appear identical to official Netflix and American Express communications.