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January 20, 2023

Don’t Let Outdated Operating Systems Put Your Business at Risk

As the New Year begins, business owners need to be aware of a significant change in the technology landscape: the end of Microsoft’s support for Windows 7 and 8.1. As of January 10th, 2023, Microsoft will no longer provide security […]

January 18, 2023

Cisco Issues Warning on Security Flaws in Routers

A recent report by Cisco revealed some of its routers were prone to several security flaws. As a result, business owners and their IT staff should pay close attention to the security of their networks to determine the appropriate course […]

January 13, 2023

Synology Issues Patch for Severe VPN Plus Server Vulnerability

Synology has issued a patch for a severe vulnerability in the VPN Plus Servers that could be used to take control of systems remotely. The vulnerability, now known as CVE-2022-43931, has a top severity score of 10 on the CVSS […]

January 11, 2023

Stolen Financial Data Used as Bait in New Phishing Scheme

Hackers are baiting their victims with stolen financial data in a clever phishing scheme. Over 400,000 data points, including identity numbers, names, phone numbers, and payment records, are used to persuade consumers to click on a malicious link. This link […]

January 9, 2023

Twitter Data of 235 Million Accounts Leaked

A dataset purportedly comprising the email addresses and phone numbers of over 400 million Twitter users just a few weeks ago was listed for sale on the hacker forum Breached Forums. The information was initially released on December 23, 2022, […]

January 7, 2023

Android Malware Targets Financial Institutions

Since October 2022, a new kind of malware has been targeting financial institutions. A widespread and powerful type of Android malware has turned its focus to online banking apps, employing keylogging capabilities to steal passwords and usernames for bank accounts, […]

January 5, 2023

The End of an Era: Verizon Shuts Down 3G Network

Verizon, a major wireless company in the United States, has announced that it will no longer offer 3G cellular data as of December 31st, 2022. It marks the end of an era for 3G technology, a technology that has facilitated […]

January 3, 2023

270,000 Patients Exposed in Louisiana Healthcare Ransomware Attack

This past October, during a ransomware assault on a healthcare facility in southwest Louisiana, hackers collected and exposed the personal information of approximately 270,000 patients and workers. A ransomware organization known as the Hive has claimed responsibility for the incident. […]

December 28, 2022

New Phishing Scheme Using Fake Copyright Infringement Notices

A new phishing campaign targeting Facebook users has been identified by cybersecurity firm Trustwave. In this campaign, hackers use fake copyright infringement notices to trick users into giving away their account details. The phishing messages claim that Facebook will delete […]