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Do You Know What’s in That Browser Extension?

Browser extensions are a great way to enhance your internet browser’s capabilities. Usually, they add one really good feature to…
April 9, 2024
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AI Poses Risk to U.K. Elections

We’ve discussed before how experts worry artificial intelligence and the technology that comes with it poses a potential risk to…
April 9, 2024
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New macOS Malware Tricks Users Into Enabling It

For years, the common assumption has been that macOS has far fewer viruses than Windows. While the chances for infection…
April 1, 2024
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AT&T Data Breach Affects Over 70 Million Customers

Over the weekend, AT&T disclosed it suffered a major data breach. The company says that 7.6 million current AT&T customers…
April 1, 2024
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The US and UK Accuse China of Spying on Millions of Citizens

Officials from the US and UK accused the Chinese government of an extensive cyberespionage scheme that targeted millions of people,…
March 26, 2024
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How SEO Poisoning Can Threaten Your Business

When you want to look something up on the internet, you turn to a search engine, like Google or Bing.…
March 26, 2024
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Unprompted MFA Codes Are Bad News

Multi-factor authentication (MFA) is one of the most powerful tools in your cybersecurity arsenal. When enabled, MFA can prevent bad…
March 19, 2024
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Is ChatGPT a Security Threat?

ChatGPT took the world by storm, and for good reason: The generative AI chatbot is capable of many feats, and…
March 18, 2024
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Microsoft Has a Russian Hacker Problem

You read that right: Microsoft can’t seem to shake its Russian hackers. The company said Friday it was still attempting…
March 12, 2024
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US DoJ Arrests Former Google Engineer for AI Tech Theft

As reported by The Hacker News, the US Department of Justice (DoJ) has indicted a Chinese national and resident of…
March 12, 2024

What to Do When Your Wi-Fi Seems Slow

When the internet is working as it should, you think nothing of it. Clicking on a website takes you where you want to go instantly, and sitting down for a video call is seamless. But when your Wi-Fi starts slowing...
March 5, 2024

The FBI Is Watching Out for AI Attacks in the Upcoming Election

The FBI expects the 2024 election to be a target for cyberattacks, especially those generated by artificial intelligence, FBI Director Christopher Wray told a national security conference. Specifically, Wray called these threats "fast-moving," in the face of technology that could...
March 5, 2024

Protect Your Accounts from SIM-Swap and Port-Out Attacks

There isn't one type of cyberattack out there, nor is there one point of entry for hackers to target. While attacks commonly occur through computers and internet accounts, your smartphone is an increasingly popular target. In fact, hackers can completely...
February 27, 2024

What Happens When Windows Server OS Reaches End of Life?

No matter what type of technology you're using, it's important to stay up to date with the latest updates and security patches. That applies to servers, as well: If your business is using an outdated version of Windows Server OS,...
February 25, 2024

Watch Out for These Malicious Apps on Android

Malware on the Play Store is back. Google seems to have more issues with malicious software on its app marketplace than Apple, though both companies have struggled with the issue over the years. The latest issue concerns a banking trojan...
February 20, 2024

Google Chrome’s New Feature Protects Your Home Network From Cyberattacks

Bad actors are always looking for new ways to attack your network and steal your data. That's why company's like Google are constantly on the lookout for these new tactics, and are coming up with new ways to combat them...
February 20, 2024

Can Your PC Be Upgraded to Windows 11?

Windows 10's days are numbered. As we outline here, Microsoft will drop support for Windows 10 on October 25, 2025. That's less than two years away, and anyone still running the popular OS will be putting themselves at risk once...
February 13, 2024

What Happens to PCs When Microsoft Stops Supporting Windows 10

All good things must come to an end—Windows 10 included. This OS is beloved for a reason, with many users enjoying everything from the UI to its stability and reliability. However, Windows 10 has been old news for some time...
February 13, 2024

Cyberattack Takes Lurie Children’s Hospital’s Network Offline

As a general rule of thumb, hackers—particularly those that engage in large scale cyberattacks—don't have much of a moral compass. They'll attack any business, large or small, if it means they'll make some money in the process. However, it's still...
February 6, 2024

Mastercard Is Using AI to Fight Fraud

Credit card fraud threatens both personal spending as well as your business' finances. Bad actors use a series of tricks to steal credit card information, and use that data to spend as much as they can before the target catches...
February 6, 2024
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