Hackers Can Take Over Your Apple Devices

Last week, Apple issued emergency security updates for iOS, iPadOS, and macOS. The company typically releases software updates for all its platforms at roughly the same time, but it doesn’t usually seed security updates like this, save for significant situations. As it turns out, this situation fits the bill.   iOS 15.6.1, iPadOS 15.6.1, and macOS 12.5.1 all include patches …

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 be aware of the latest attack, which hit Cisco’s network earlier this year. According to a report from Cisco Talos …

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 are, your browser is affected any time Chrome issues an update, which means it’s imperative you pay attention when these …

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). However, two stories in the news this week prove Apple’s security systems aren’t impervious to malicious apps. In fact, there …

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 in data breaches online) they won’t be able to get into your account without access to MFA’s secret weapon: the …