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 is not here to deliver fun new features or deliver major surface-level changes. Rather, these updates were pushed for one …

You Need to Be Careful With Public Wi-Fi Networks

When you’re out and about, Wi-Fi can be hard to come by. That’s why it’s so useful to connect to public networks at coffee shops, airports, hotels, wherever you happen to be. But these networks aren’t exactly secure, and could be more trouble than they’re worth.  The biggest concern with public Wi-Fi networks is that most are not encrypted. If …

Your Webcam Can Be Better

Your computer or tablet’s built-in webcam is great for convenience, but it won’t give you the best image quality possible. When you’re spending hours of your workday in virtual meetings, you want to put your best face forward. To up the quality your video calls, consider investing in an external webcam. The webcams that are built into our machines are …

Ransomware Group Apologizes After Attacking Children’s Hospital

As we enter 2023, it’s no secret hackers are a disruptive bunch. They attack any and all organizations, from governments to tech giants to essential services like hospitals. However, as it turns out, there is a line hackers don’t want to cross. And, when they do, they apologize. As reported by BleepingComputer, the ransomware group “LockBit” has apologized for one …

Ransomware Attack Temporarily Takes Down the Met

According to The New York Times, the Metropolitan Opera in New York is the largest performing arts organization in the country. As such, it might not be surprising to learn the Met is the latest high-profile organization to be targeted in a cyberattack, a particularly brutal one at that. The cyberattack occurred earlier this month, taking down the Met’s ticketing …

Microsoft Patches Two Zero-Day Vulnerabilities

Each month, Microsoft releases a big security update known as “Patch Tuesday.” As the name implies, the update comes on the second Tuesday of each month, fixing any security vulnerabilities the company found since the previous Patch Tuesday update. This past Tuesday’s patch was notable, since the company fixed two zero-days among other critical vulnerabilities. The patch fixes 49 vulnerabilities …