Thunderbolt ports are commonplace on many laptops today. They allow for high-speed connections for data transfer, video display, charging phones, and even the computer itself. However, as useful as Thunderbolt ports are, they also leave one’s computer vulnerable to hackers. Theft and laptops go hand in hand. They are expensive, can hold sensitive information, and […]
When you get a bill in the mail, many of us think little of it and pay the amount due without reading too much into it. However, scammers do not only exist virtually, but they also claim victims in reality. Whenever you are asked to send money or pay something, you must read carefully, and […]
On December 10th, 2019, Wawa’s information security team discovered malware on its payment processing server. By December 12, the data breach was contained, but they fear the damage has already been done. In the statement released by Wawa, the “malware has affected customer payment card information, potentially used at all Wawa locations, starting from March […]
With the holidays fast approaching, everyone is looking for a way to make a few extra dollars. However, some of us are doing it in a less than legal way, making the holidays tougher for others. Dexphot has been on a crime spree as of late, infecting upwards of 80,000 computers with cryptocurrency miners. The […]
It’s finally time to say goodbye to our old friend. In a few months, January 14, 2020, to be exact, Windows 7 will officially no longer be receiving security patches and updates from Microsoft. Therefore, if you are one of the many still calling Windows 7 your home, it may be time to think about […]
The Microsoft Defender Advanced Threat Protection Research Team have released a warning to all Windows users informing them that a notorious malware has resurfaced and has begun to spread once again. This malware, named Astaroth (The Great Duke of Hell), steals user credentials without ever needing to install malicious software. What makes this malware so […]
Is your PC slow to startup? This is a common issue for many users, and the fix is more straightforward than many imagine. When it comes to Windows, applications, for seemingly no reason, set themselves up to launch when your PC is booting. While there are specific programs that you would want to launch at […]
A new malware strain has begun to attack IoT devices, wiping their firmware and rendering them useless. As of the writing of the article the malware has been live for a day and has already claimed a confirmed 2,000 victims in about 3 hours. Reports state that, Silex, the name of this malware, will continue […]
Across the United States, hackers have been targeted cities through the use of ransomware. Ransomware is a malicious attack on a computer system which completely locks the user out of their computer until a “ransom” is paid (usually in bitcoins). For those who think paying the ransom will be the easiest option should be aware […]
A new adware exploit has been discovered recently. Named “Cavallarin” after its founder, the exploit allows for the unwarranted download of various ads onto the users Mac device, all while being trusted by Apple’s macOS Gatekeeper. How the Cavallarin Exploit Works The exploit takes advantage of Mac’s Gatekeeper protection service, allowing for malicious apps to […]