Venus Ransomware: Secure Remote Desktop Access!
A relatively new malware is making its rounds by the name of “Venus”. According to MalwareHunterTeam, it first appeared in August, with additional attacks in September and October. Although recent, attackers are actively targeting networks and devices, with new submissions uploaded daily to request identification of ransomware. Read on to learn more about Venus Ransomware […]
Continue Reading...Common Phone Scams and How to Avoid Them
Phone Fraud Every year thousands of people are tricked by criminals entering their lives via their telephones. Scammers target millions of Americans every year. One of the most infamous phone scams, the IRS scam, has stolen over $14 million over the course of 5 years and its only getting worse. According to AARP, about half […]
Continue Reading...Protect Data Against WannaCrypt Ransomware Attacks
The International WannaCrypt or WannaCry Cyberattack launched on May 12, 2017 and affected companies and individual systems in over 150 countries. The 2nd version of this ransomware was released Monday Morning, May 15, 2017. This morphed variation of a ransomware virus is unique in that it also executed massive scans on other vulnerable machines used within […]
Continue Reading...Gmail is Ending Chrome Browser Support for Windows XP and Vista Operating Systems Google recently announced that it would be ending its Gmail support for outdated operating systems such as Windows XP and Windows Vista. The Internet search giant is asking users to upgrade their Chrome browsers to its latest version. Updating to the latest […]
Continue Reading...Best New Apps: Workflow for iOS
Workflow for iOS review: An awesome Mac-like app for our post-PC devices Our iOS devices aren’t built for efficiency. Unlike OS X, where we can simultaneously work in multiple apps and position windows and folders on our desktops for optimal output, iOS has a far greater focus on individual tasks. Even accomplishing something […]
Continue Reading...SSLv3 Poodle Security Breach
SSLv3 POODLE Security Vulnerability Breaks SSLv3 Secure Browsing When you access high profile sites and services such as your bank, Twitter or Google you typically access sites using https:// or a feature called SSL (secure sockets layer) but a new security defect could break that open. SSL or TLS (Transport Layer Security) provides encryption to protect […]
Continue Reading...Cryptolocker Ransomware Threat Has Been Stopped
The Department of Justice declared victory over the Cryptolocker Trojan, calling its global operation against the Gameover Zeus botnet effective in completely knocking out the infrastructure used to communicate with the notorious ransomware. Cryptolocker emerged in 2013, crippling consumer and business PCs by encrypting the files and demanding victims pay a fee for the key […]
Continue Reading...Automated Internet Attack Program, Blackhole Author Arrested
The alleged cyber criminal responsible for developing and maintaining the Blackhole automated attack toolkit is arrested. The European Cybercrime Centre, on October 8th announced this monumental arrest. This automated toolkit was responsible for many of the financial attacks aimed at business and individuals. The toolkit was sold on underground hacking forums under a subscription-based business […]
Continue Reading...Back to School Computer Checklist – Is Your Student Ready?
Summer is almost over and school is about to start. Is your student ready? Use our Back to School Technology Checklist to confirm that your college students are ready to get back to work! Is their computer running slow or in need of a tune up? A system that is functioning slower than normal is […]
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