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Bad Actors Exploited a Chrome Zero-Day In August

Google Chrome is, by far, the most popular web browser in the world.…
September 10, 2024
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Microsoft Patched a Windows Zero-Day Last Month

On the first Tuesday of each month, Microsoft releases its “Patch Tuesday” update. Each Patch Tuesday contains a collection of…
September 10, 2024
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Did You Know There’s an Easier Way to Move Apps Around Your Home Screen?

iPhones are great, but they’re not great at reorganization. Have you ever tried to move apps around your home screen?…
September 2, 2024
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DICK’S Sporting Goods Discloses Likely Cyberattack

DICK’S Sporting Goods is under attack. According to The Bleeping Computer, the company announced it discovered “unauthorized third-party access” on…
September 2, 2024
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Microsoft Is Hosting a Summit to Improve Cybersecurity

July’s CrowdStrike outage was a disaster. One buggy update from the company caused networks across the globe to shut down,…
August 27, 2024
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Did You Know Your iPhone Can Automatically Sort Your Grocery List?

Forget the pen and paper when you head to the supermarket: Your iPhone is a convenient way to keep track…
August 27, 2024
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Did You Know You Can Delete Individual Digits on Your iPhone’s Calculator?

Contrary to some grade school teachers’ beliefs, we all walk around with calculators in our pockets these days. Your iPhone…
August 20, 2024
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Microsoft’s Copilot Can Be Used as an “Automated Phishing Machine”

Copilot is Microsoft’s AI platform, available to both consumers and companies through a subscription to Microsoft 365. But while there…
August 20, 2024
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Did You Know Your iPhone’s Camera Can Copy and Paste Text?

If you see an interesting sign when on a walk, or you want to save a menu for later, you…
August 13, 2024
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How You Can Protect Your Business From the Next CrowdStrike Fiasco

Microsoft and Delta are not getting along. Following last month’s giant CrowdStrike outage, Delta struggled to get its flight schedules…
August 13, 2024

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

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

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

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

Hackers Steal Samsung Galaxy Source Code

Samsung announced on Monday, March 7, that hackers successfully stole source code for the company's Galaxy smartphones. This type of attack isn't something we hear about daily, so it's an important red flag in cybersecurity news. The hacker group responsible,...
March 8, 2022

Be On Alert From Increased International Cyberattacks

The ongoing conflict—and now war—between Russia and Ukraine is dangerous in many ways, not least of which in terms of cybersecurity vulnerabilities. As the war presses on, you'll need to be on the lookout for Russian cyberattacks, since the country...
March 1, 2022

You Should Update Google Chrome Immediately

Google is generally good at reminding you to update your browser. If you don't check on your own, you'll eventually see a little "update" button in your window's menu bar. However, don't wait for Google to recommend this latest update,...
February 22, 2022

Scammers Will Use Your Leaked Passwords Against You

Data breaches are serious events in more ways than one. Of course, your passwords being out in the open is a huge security risk, since bad actors can use them to break into your accounts. However, there's another nefarious way...
February 22, 2022

Update Your Apple Devices Now If You Use Safari

If you use an iPhone, iPad, or Mac, you likely rely on Safari for your web browsing. If your device isn’t fully up to date, however, you might be placing your browsing, and the personal data that comes from it,...
February 15, 2022

Apple’s Upcoming iPhone Update Lets You Unlock With a Mask

One of the byproducts of wearing a mask throughout the pandemic has been its effect on the iPhone's Face ID. The secure authentication method relies on scanning your face to work; if half your face is obscured by a mask,...
February 8, 2022
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