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Google Issues Security Updates for Pixel Smartphones
Security updates are all the rage, lately. Following new security updates from Apple, Google has also issued new security patches for vulnerabilities affecting its Pixel line of smartphones. The company released this new update on Monday, April 4, to most...
April 12, 2022
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Apple Releases New Security Updates for All Devices
If you use an iPhone, iPad, or Mac, you should update it as soon as possible. Apple released new security updates for these devices on Thursday, March 31, which came as part of iOS 15.4.1 (iPhone), iPadOS 15.4.1 (iPad), and...
April 5, 2022
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Hackers Are Learning to Beat MFA
In the cybersecurity world, MFA (multi-factor authentication), is one of our best tools to fight cyberattacks big and small. With it, a password isn't enough: you also need an additional device or step in order to access an account. Unfortunately,...
April 5, 2022
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Teenagers Arrested in Connection With Lapsus$ Hacking Group
Seven people have been arrested by City of London Police due to their alleged role in the newly notorious hacking group Lapsus$. Some of the arrested were teenagers, with the entire group's ages ranging from 16 to 21. The group...
March 28, 2022
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Google Releases Security Patch for Chromium-Based Browsers
Web browsers, like all software, are vulnerable to hacking and malicious activity. When a new security flaw is discovered, it's important for the developer to patch it right away. This week, we saw that with Chrome, and other Chromium-based browsers....
March 28, 2022
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Cybereason to Host Webinar About Russian Cybersecurity Implications
The big cybersecurity story right now is coming out of Ukraine, as Russia continues its invasion of the country. In an attempt to understand the cybersecurity implications of the conflict, Cybereason is hosting an in-depth webinar next week. Cybereason, a...
March 22, 2022
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President Biden Urges Companies to Shore Up Their Security
We've discussed the potential dangers of Russian cyberattacks in the wake of the country's invasion of Ukraine and the subsequent ongoing war. However, we have now heard from the US President on this issue directly. On Monday, March 21, President...
March 22, 2022
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Apple Releases New Security Updates for Its Devices
Apple Monday released three new updates for its suite of devices. For iPhone, iOS 15.4; for iPad, iPadOS 15.4; for Mac, macOS 12.3. These three updates introduce new features, changes, and bug fixes for their respective platforms, but they also...
March 15, 2022
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New Vulnerabilities Threaten Backup Systems for Major Institutions
Uninterruptible power supply (UPS) devices are used for supplying backup power in case of an outage. These devices are used primarily in institutions such as hospitals, industrial systems, and server rooms. A new report spells bad news for these devices,...
March 15, 2022
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Video Call Tip: What’s Your Name?
When you join a video call, whether on Zoom, Teams, or another platform, an important aspect is one that's taken for granted: Your name. You likely don't think about your video call name at all; you set it once and...
March 8, 2022