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Greek Government Installs Spyware on Dual-Citizen’s Smartphone
We all need to be wary when operating online. However, some of us need to be more careful than others. High-profile people are common targets for cyberattacks, as we see with a former executive on Meta's security policy team. The...
March 21, 2023
Certain Samsung Phones Susceptible to 18 Zero-Days Vulnerabilities
As far as security flaws go, zero-day vulnerabilities are among the worst. These vulnerabilities were unknown to the developer of the software, opening the risk that bad actors could find an exploit before a patch could be created. Samsung is...
March 21, 2023
Microsoft Shows How Business Email Compromise Attacks Are Quick
We all the understand the risk that comes with cyberattacks. Hackers are sophisticated, calculated, and ruthless, with the goal of taking as much data and money from victims as possible. However, these attacks may be even more dangerous than previously...
March 14, 2023
Introducing MERIT Solutions’ Acceptable Use Policy Template
Merit Solutions now has a template of our Acceptable Use Policy (AUP) conveniently placed on our website for all customers to download and review for their employees. In this piece, we will walk through what an Acceptable Use Policy is,...
March 13, 2023
Your iPhone Passcode Isn’t Secure
If you have an iPhone, you likely unlock it with Face ID or Touch ID. However, after enough time, we all need to punch in our four or six-digit passcodes to gain access. As it turns out, that passcode is...
March 7, 2023
Microsoft Is Forcing Everyone to Use ‘Defender’
There are plenty of excellent security tools out there to keep you safe while using your devices. However, the best security tools work best when most users (if not all) install them. Microsoft seems to be taking the extreme option...
February 28, 2023
Any MFA Is Better Than No MFA
It is difficult to emphasize enough the importance of multi-factor authentication (or MFA). It isn't enough to protect your account with a password alone. You need a secondary security solution that ensures bad actors can't break into your account if...
February 28, 2023
Zero-Click Attacks Are DOA on Samsung Devices
Zero-click attacks are among the most dangerous cyberattacks in a hacker's arsenal. The idea a bad actor can infect victims with malware without the victim doing anything at all is deeply concerning. Luckily, companies are fighting back, with Samsung leading...
February 20, 2023
Apple Patches Zero-Day on iPhones, iPads and Mac
Last Monday, Feb. 13, Apple released updates for many of its devices. For iPhones and iPads, Apple shipped iOS 16.3.1, while for Macs, the company released macOS 13.2.1. That ".1" at the end of each update name indicates that each...
February 20, 2023
Your iPhone’s Face ID Can Be More Secure
Since 2017, Apple's go-to security measure for the iPhone has been Face ID. By scanning your face with thousands of invisible beams, your iPhone can detect whether or not the person trying to unlock the device is really you. But...
February 13, 2023