May 22, 2014 2 min read May 22, 2014 Security Alerts Zero Day Alert: Unpatched Vulnerability in Internet Explorer 8 ALERT: An unpatched vulnerability in Internet Explorer 8 can be exploited via malicious links and attachments and can allow direct access to your PC.
May 21, 2014 2 min read May 21, 2014 Security Alerts ALERT: You need to change your eBay password, now. Attention eBay users: eBay has confirmed a data breach affecting all user accounts. Compromised information includes: customer names, encrypted passwords, email addresses, physical addresses, phone numbers and dates of birth. It is recommended that all eBay users change their passwords as soon as possible.
May 21, 2014 3 min read May 21, 2014 Security Alerts Global Security Alert: China Bans Windows 8 on Government Computers Today the headlines read that China is banning the Windows 8 operating system on all government computers. Dramatic enough for you? Well, hold on just a sec.
May 21, 2014 3 min read May 21, 2014 Security Alerts ALERT: The Google Drive Phishing Scam Returns! Watch out: A highly convincing Google Drive phishing scam is back. Fortunately, its authors made a mistake, but this time around it can infect you with malware.
May 19, 2014 4 min read May 19, 2014 Security Alerts U.S. Charges Chinese Military Hackers with Cyber Espionage This Monday, the United States Department of Justice made unprecedented cyber espionage charges against 5 members of the Chinese People's Liberation Army.
May 19, 2014 5 min read May 19, 2014 Security Alerts BlackShades RAT Users – Busted European law enforcement agencies have coordinated with the FBI to crackdown on international cybercrime, specifically targeting individuals who have downloaded the BlackShades remote administration tool (RAT).
May 15, 2014 4 min read May 15, 2014 Security Alerts Why you need an anti-malware app (but not a rogue one) A lot of attention has been shifted towards smartphone security: from device manufacturers, governments, software developers, and malware authors alike. All of this points to a future where mobile security is a primary concern.
May 14, 2014 2 min read May 14, 2014 Security Alerts PayPal Vulnerability Publically Disclosed Independent bug bounty researchers have just publicly disclosed a vulnerability affecting PayPal's MOS (Multi-Order Shipping) Web Application.
May 13, 2014 2 min read May 13, 2014 Security Alerts Patch Tuesday: It Doesn’t Apply to Windows XP It’s the second Tuesday of the month, "Patch Tuesday." That means it’s time for some Microsoft issued updates...unless you are still running Windows XP.
May 12, 2014 4 min read May 12, 2014 Security Alerts Want Instagram on your PC? Watch out for PUPs PUPs for Instagram? It might sound like a round about way to spread potentially unwanted programs, but with 200 million+ users it’s a low effort strategy to PUP payoff.
