Apr 20, 2023 | Blog, Hardware, Malware and Virus Protection
All computer hardware has an expiration date. Generally, this date is set by the manufacturer and relates to how long the manufacturer will provide support and firmware updates for the product. Firmware updates are how the manufacturers keep the system patched to...
Apr 18, 2023 | Blog, cybersecurity, Malware and Virus Protection, Ransomware, Security, Technology Tips
Ransomware has been around for many years. It is designed to deny a user or organization access to files on their computer or network. The malicious program methodically crawls through and encrypts every file the infected user has access to. The program then locks the...
Feb 16, 2023 | Blog, General Interest, Malware and Virus Protection, Security, Technology, Technology News
The hackers behind Prilex PoS (point-of-sale) malware have developed a new way to steal credit card information to target customers using contactless or “tap-to-pay” payments. Prilex PoS malware has stolen credit card information from payment terminals and ATMs...
Nov 26, 2022 | Blog, Malware and Virus Protection, Recent News, Security, Technology, Technology News
In a massive malicious SEO campaign, cybercriminals are promoting low-quality Q&A sites by redirecting visitors to fake discussion forums. As a result, almost 15,000 sites have been compromised. In September 2022, researchers at Sucuri discovered the attacks. Each...
Nov 24, 2022 | Blog, Malware and Virus Protection, Recent News, Security, Technology, Technology News
Lenovo reports that it has patched two critical security flaws that affected several of its ThinkBook, IdeaPad, and Yoga laptops. Lenovo is also recommending that consumers update their systems immediately. The flaws make it possible for cybercriminals to deactivate...
Nov 13, 2022 | Blog, Browsers, Malware and Virus Protection, Recent News, Security, Technology, Technology News
A cyber-security threat actor known as SocGholish has compromised a JavaScript code used by an unnamed media content provider. The malware is being used to spread the FakeUpdates malware to major media outlets across the United States. More than 250 regional and...
