A United States Bank Hit By Ransomware And Data Breach

A few months ago, it became widely known that there was a critical security vulnerability in Accellion FTA servers. Naturally, hackers wasted no time exploiting the vulnerability, and since then, we've seen a few instances of high-profile data breaches traced back to that very vulnerability. Flagstar bank is the latest…

Jason ManteigaMarch 15, 2021

Technology News

Latest Windows 10 Release Ditches Unpopular 3D Objects Folder

Recently Microsoft made a change that few people will care about or even notice. On the off chance that you're one of the minority of people who use the 3D Objects folder, you should know that as of Windows 10 release 1703, the 3d Objects folder will no longer be…

Chris ForteMarch 13, 2021

Cybersecurity

Ransomware Attackers Demand 20 Million From U.S. Kia Motors

Strange things are afoot at Kia Motors America (KMA), a subsidiary of Kia Motors with more than 800 dealerships scattered across the United States. Recently the company has reported a nationwide IT outage that is impacting their mobile UVO Link apps, phone services, the company's payment system, and a number…

Jason ManteigaMarch 12, 2021

Technology News

Text Prediction Is Coming To Microsoft Word

Most modern email systems these days have a "predictive typing" feature. As you're composing an email, the software behind the system predicts (fairly accurately) what you're about to type and suggests the next word, or even the next few words for you. If you hit the activation key (which is…

Chris ForteMarch 11, 2021

Cybersecurity

Another Malware Attack On Mac Systems Has Been Discovered

Barely a week ago, Patrick Wardle announced the discovery of the first piece of malware capable of slipping past the defenses of Apple's M1, which was considered to be among the most secure commercially available technology. Now, it seems, there are two. Researchers from Red Canary and Malwarebytes jointly discovered…

Jason ManteigaMarch 10, 2021

Technology News

Microsoft Word Adding Transform Feature To Create PowerPoints

Microsoft has been rolling out a number of good, interesting features to a broad spectrum of products lately. However, this one we're not quite as sure about. On paper, it certainly looks interesting. The idea is that if you have a Word Document, at the touch of a button, you…

Chris ForteMarch 9, 2021

Cybersecurity

Large Supermarket Chain Kroger Suffers Data Breach

Kroger, a titan in the US supermarket industry, is the latest company to fall victim to a data breach. In this case, the breach came about via a third-party service the company utilized called Accellion FTA. Hackers were able to exploit a Zero-Day vulnerability in that software and use it…

Jason ManteigaMarch 6, 2021

Cybersecurity

Google To Add Password Breach Prevention Feature To Android

If you're a Google Chrome user, then you've probably already used or at least seen the Password Checkup feature in action. It's the little popup box you see when you type in a password to a website that requires a login and Chrome detects that the password has been compromised.…

Chris ForteMarch 5, 2021

Cybersecurity

Trusted Google Domain Helped Hackers Get Past Security

Hackers have found a new tool in their never-ending quest to cause trouble. They've begun abusing the Apps Script business application developed by Google in a bid to steal credit card and personally identifiable information. That's significant because given Google's dominant position on the internet, the Apps Script is widely…

Jason ManteigaMarch 4, 2021

Cybersecurity

Microsoft Edge Browser Releasing Kids Mode For Safety And Security

If you have children, you probably know all about setting up parental controls. It's annoying. It can be time consuming, and not to mention more than a little frustrating. Fortunately, Microsoft has an answer for that. Recently, the development team has been hard at work putting a "Kids Mode" together…

Chris ForteMarch 3, 2021

Technology News

New Microsoft Office Coming To Windows And Mac In 2021

Microsoft recently announced a significant addition to their ubiquitous office suite. Two new versions are on deck for 2021: A consumer Office 2021 version and Office LTSC (Long-Term Service Channel) for Enterprise customers, with both of these being made available to both Windows and macOS users. That matters because although…

Jason ManteigaMarch 1, 2021

Cybersecurity

Major Security Issues Found With Best Android App

Do you use the app "ShareIt?" It's one of the best apps in the ecosystem, boasting more than a billion downloads from Google's Play Store and nearly 2 billion downloads overall (including the Windows, iOS, and macOS ecosystems). On top of that, its original creator, Lenovo, preinstalled it on all…

Chris ForteFebruary 27, 2021

Cybersecurity

Apple M1 Macs Are Not Immune To Malware

Patrick Wardle is a legend in the Apple ecosystem, and one of the best independent security researchers out there. Not long ago, he sang Apple's praises for the security of their M1 processor. More recently however, he made a rather disturbing discovery, finding malware in the wild that specifically targets…

Jason ManteigaFebruary 26, 2021

Technology News

Update Available To Fix Windows 10 Crashing Issue

Back in the early days of Windows, the OS didn't have a very good reputation. The dreaded Blue Screen of Death was an all-too-common occurrence and plugging peripherals into a Windows-based PC was referred to as "Plug and Pray" functionality. Since then though, the company really has come a long…

Chris ForteFebruary 25, 2021

Cybersecurity

This WordPress Plugin May Have Exposed Websites To Hacks

Is your company's website built around WordPress? It wouldn't be much of a surprise if that were the case. 24As the most popular platform on the web, there are tens of millions of WordPress sites out there, both personal and business. One of the things that makes WordPress so attractive…

Chris ForteFebruary 24, 2021

Blog

This WordPress Plugin May Have Exposed Websites To Hacks

Jason ManteigaFebruary 24, 2021

Cybersecurity

This Malware Might Be Undetectable To Some Antivirus Programs

For a time, a few months ago, it seemed like the gang behind the dreaded Trickbot network and malware was on the ropes. Law enforcement had rocked the group back on its heels and confiscated or shut down large swaths of its network and it appeared that the group wasn't…

Jason ManteigaFebruary 23, 2021

Technology News

Some MacBook Pros May Have Battery Charging Issue

Do you own a MacBook Pro, purchased between 2016 and 2017? Has the battery been acting up and refusing to hold a charge beyond 1 percent? If you've ruled out issues with the charger, you should know that Apple recently published a new support document outlining this very issue. While…

Chris ForteFebruary 22, 2021

Cybersecurity

Update To Popular Android App Included Malware Infection

Do you use the popular Android app, "Barcode Scanner?" If so, you're certainly not alone. The app has racked up more than 10 million downloads on Google's Play Store and is one of the most popular apps in its class. It's a simple, straightforward bit of code that does exactly…

Jason ManteigaFebruary 20, 2021

Cybersecurity

Data Breach Victims Get More Spam And Phishing Emails

Do you feel as though you get a lot of spam mail? If so, you should know that you actually get almost a hundred times more than what you think you're getting. However, most modern email systems (including Google G-mail) do a spectacular job of filtering, which keeps the vast…

Chris ForteFebruary 19, 2021

Technology Blog & News

A United States Bank Hit By Ransomware And Data Breach

Latest Windows 10 Release Ditches Unpopular 3D Objects Folder

Ransomware Attackers Demand 20 Million From U.S. Kia Motors

Text Prediction Is Coming To Microsoft Word

Another Malware Attack On Mac Systems Has Been Discovered

Microsoft Word Adding Transform Feature To Create PowerPoints

Large Supermarket Chain Kroger Suffers Data Breach

Google To Add Password Breach Prevention Feature To Android

Trusted Google Domain Helped Hackers Get Past Security

Microsoft Edge Browser Releasing Kids Mode For Safety And Security

New Microsoft Office Coming To Windows And Mac In 2021

Major Security Issues Found With Best Android App

Apple M1 Macs Are Not Immune To Malware

Update Available To Fix Windows 10 Crashing Issue

This WordPress Plugin May Have Exposed Websites To Hacks

This WordPress Plugin May Have Exposed Websites To Hacks

This Malware Might Be Undetectable To Some Antivirus Programs

Some MacBook Pros May Have Battery Charging Issue

Update To Popular Android App Included Malware Infection

Data Breach Victims Get More Spam And Phishing Emails

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