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Cisco Cyberattack Highlights Threats to MFA
Every cyberattack is bad news: As hackers and their attacks become more sophisticated, the information they steal and the networks they compromise are worth far more. However, some attacks are worse than others, including the method of attack. You need to...
August 15, 2022
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Chrome Updates Matter For Many Browsers
While Google Chrome is the browser of choice for many of us, it's not a monopoly. There are plenty of other web browsers on the digital market for us to use, whether we browse on desktop or mobile. However, chances...
August 9, 2022
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Apple Has a Malware Problem
Apple's App Stores are known for their tight-knit security: If an app is featured on the App Store, Apple wants you to feel confident it isn't harmful or dangerous (although it might not be able to vouch for its quality)....
August 9, 2022
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The Genius of MFA Codes
Multi-factor authentication or two-factor authentication (MFA or 2FA, respectively), is one of the best ways you can protect your accounts from bad actors and malicious users. Even if hackers get a hold of your username and passwords (sometimes routinely leaked...
July 28, 2022
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Delete These Malware Apps From Android ASAP
While the Google Play Store advertises itself as a safe place to download apps on Android, it isn't perfect. We learn about apps containing malware all the time, thanks to diligent work from researchers around the globe. It seems nearly...
July 28, 2022
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US Seizes $500,000 From North Korean Hackers
North Korean hackers suffered a blow in their plot to steal funds from healthcare providers. The US Department of Justice seized $500,000 in Bitcoin from the alleged hackers, returning the funds to two hospitals. The hackers stole this money from...
July 25, 2022
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Malware Threatens Developers Using GitHub
For developers, GitHub is an essential tool for collaborating on software projects. It allows teams to work together to build new features and address bugs and issues, without affecting the main code until everything is ready to go. While GitHub...
July 18, 2022
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The White House Wants You Working In Cybersecurity
There are a lot of cybersecurity issues facing the tech world, as you no doubt are aware. The rise of cyberattacks against businesses, organizations, and governments is highly concerning, with the answer being less than certain. According to the US...
July 18, 2022
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Google Fixes Zero-Day Chrome Flaw for Windows & Android
It's not uncommon for Google to issue new software updates for Chrome. In fact, the company issues at least one a month like clockwork. However, last week, we saw something slightly unusual: Not only did Google release a security update...
July 12, 2022
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Traveling Internationally? Pay With Your Smartphone
As the world beings to return to a type of normalcy following the COVID-19 pandemic, travel (especially international travel) is starting to pick up. Many people will be flying overseas for the first time in years, ready to see new...
July 4, 2022