Google Hangouts Will Close And Transfer To Hangouts Chat
This is just a reminder for anyone using Google Hangouts. The company is moving forward with its plans to discontinue the service, starting with GSuite users and then later moving […]
Chrome Extensions Are Being Targeted For Hacks
If you're like most people, no matter how careful you are when you surf the web, you seldom think to review the permissions browser extensions ask for when you install […]
Windows Vulnerability Found Using VCard Files
There's a new zero-day vulnerability in Windows 10 you need to be aware of. As with all zero-day threats, this one is dangerous in the extreme, allowing a hacker to […]
Windows 7 Support Ends In 2020, So Plan To Upgrade
Bad news is on the horizon if you're one of the surprising number of people still using Windows 7. Microsoft is only offering one more year of free support. As […]
Scammers Are Using Direct Deposit Requests To Steal Money
Last year, the FBI issued a warning regarding BEC (Business Email Compromise) scams. Unfortunately, security professionals report that those types of scams are increasing in frequency, and worse, the most […]
Privacy Advocates Win With Biometric Mobile Device Ruling
A recent court ruling handed privacy advocates a big, and much needed win. Prior to the ruling, law enforcement officials were in the habit of compelling "persons of interest" to […]
New Windows 10 Updates Will Use 7 GB Of Space
Microsoft has angered a portion of their user base with a change that's coming in the next build of Windows 10. As of the next build, the OS will reserve […]
New Love Letter Email Could Load Malware On Your PC
Here's some disturbing news: Hackers around the world are actively trying to exploit Valentine's Day. This is according to new research from the Emerging Treats team at the security firm […]
Malware Drains Your Computer’s Resources Without Your Knowledge
Cryptominers are among the most common type of malware in the wild today, based on the latest research by digital security company Check Point. While there are dozens of variants […]
New Firefox Release Disables Adobe Flash Support
Are you a Firefox user? If so, be advised that in Mozilla's next release, Firefox 69, the company will be disabling support for the beleaguered Adobe Flash plugin. The change […]
