Latest Chrome Update Prefers HTML5 to Flash
Chrome 55 has officially been released, and with its roll-out, the aging, security-ridden Flash Player takes another step closer to the dust bin of history. The internet unquestionably benefited greatly […]
AirDroid App Found To Have Major Security Issue
If you haven’t heard of AirDroid, you should check into it, because it’s an amazing app. You may want to wait a couple of weeks before actually installing it, however, […]
More Than 80 Million Accounts Compromised At DailyMotion
Do you use DailyMotion to help get the word out about your company’s brand? It’s a wildly popular video sharing site, and unfortunately, it’s the latest victim in a long […]
New USB Device Can Hack A Locked Computer
Internet Security Researcher and Programmer Samy Kamkar has some seriously bad news for you and your company. He recently released a devastating proof of concept attack that can target pretty […]
New Kangaroo Ransomware Another Reason To Backup Your Systems
There’s a new form of ransomware making its way through the internet ecosystem called Kangaroo. The software shows traces of having been developed by the same group of hackers responsible […]
Another Organization Gets Hit With Massive HIPAA Fine
The University of Massachusetts’ Amherst campus just learned a hard and incredibly expensive lesson about how serious the Department of Health and Human Services is about cracking down on HIPAA […]
Watch Out For SVG in Facebook Messenger To Avoid Ransomware
By now, you’re probably familiar with the ransomware known as “Locky.” It’s an insidious form of malware that completely locks down your computer and encrypts all your files. Once it […]
San Francisco Public Transportation System Hacked
Last week, San Francisco’s Municipal Railway became the latest in a long line of ransomware victims. Hackers locked their entire system down and made it impossible for them to collect […]
Hack Can Turn Headphones Into Microphone To Listen To You
A group of Israeli security researchers operating out of Ben Gurion University have created a proof-of-concept app (malware) that can weaponize your computer’s speakers, turning them against you. The particulars […]
Data Backdoor Found On BLU Mobile Phones
Kryptowire, an American digital security firm, recently made a disturbing discovery about smartphones being sold by Blu Products, a company which makes low-cost phones like the Blu R1 HD, which […]
Internet On Your Next Flight Might Be Significantly Faster
If you’re a frequent flyer on American Airlines, then you’re probably already aware of one of that company’s biggest drawbacks. Their in-flight Wi-Fi is notoriously slow. The company has been […]
Have Issues With Iphone 6S Shutting Down? Apple May Replace Battery
Do you own an iPhone 6S? If you do, and it was manufactured in September or October of last year, it might be experiencing problems that cause it to shut […]