At least 110,000 Facebook users were infected in just two days last week by Cybercriminals using Trojan malware. This puts Facebook at the forefront of this week’s IT security headlines, along with Akamai Technologies, UMass Memorial Medical Group and Kaspersky Lab. Facebook Users at Risk The new malware affecting Facebook users has the ability to […]
There’s a lot to keep track of when it comes to cybersecurity, and that can make it easy to forget about the real-life burglars breaking into your home or office and stealing your valuables and other belongings. Home security systems can generally keep you safe, but sometimes what you need is a much smaller camera – to see […]
Critical Bulletins from Microsoft Microsoft has issued eight security bulletins made to patch a number of security vulnerabilities with only one listed as ‘critical’, this just weeks after they implemented changes to their advanced notification service for casual customers. The security update that Microsoft labeled as ‘critical’ is the Vulnerability in Windows Telnet Service Could […]
Many consumers still assume that Macs are immune to network viruses – this is a common misconception and it’s just not true. There’s a wide array of malware and viruses out there that can affect Mac computers, and the latest one is an especially huge threat: it’s nearly impossible to detect and remove. A New […]
Malware is like more like bedbugs than mosquitos. Both those insects are annoying. Mosquitos buzz wildly, impossibly loud it seems for their small size, and stab their nose through your skin. They’re easy enough to see and feel, slap and kill. Bedbugs are more covert. They hide where you can’t see and wait until you’re […]
If you’re reading this on an Apple device, sit up and pay attention. A rare security patch has been released by Apple that you need to install right now to protect your systems from hackers. Whether you’re running Yosemite, Mavericks, or Mountain Lion OS X systems, you may be vulnerable to a recently discovered security […]
Nobody likes running around, last minute, especially when switching IT companies. It can be a long and tedious process, but once you have everything settled you will be in better shape than you were before. Being prepared is the trick when switching tech firms – as you don’t want to have setbacks along the way. You […]
Avast recently surveyed 2,000 households and found that 79% of home WiFi networks use weak passwords that make them vulnerable to cyber attacks. Here are some more other statistics the survey found about those 2,000 households.
So you’ve just purchased an Android phone? Or maybe you’re looking to improve your experience on an existing Android phone? There is a plethora of options you can change and apps you can add to improve your Android experience! Let’s go over 4 simple things you can do to speed up your phone and get […]
It is an amazing world that we live in; now that we access information anywhere we have Internet. It is even better when we have Wi-Fi access, but is your network secure? Security Encryptions You buy a router from your electronics store and you need to set up a password, on it. You opt-out of […]