***URGENT*** This morning we have learned about a vulnerability in CCleaner, one of the popular programs we use in our toolkit. CCleaner has already put out an update and we encourage all users of CCleaner to update to the latest version. We have uploaded the latest version to our website so you are sure to …
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Top 12 Lesser Known Features & Improvements In Windows 10
Windows 10 is ready for launch and many tech publications have covered it in their articles. However, everybody talks only about its biggest new features. As is always the case with operating systems, there are many small things that are new to Windows 10 and most people have never heard about them. We tested Windows …
Stagefright bug affects 95% of Android users -Avast
Mobile Security: Protect your mobile device from Stagefright – new Android vulnerability What is Stagefright and how to protect my device? Stagefright is believed to be the worst Android vulnerability yet discovered. All devices running Android versions Froyo 2.2 to Lollipop 5.1.1 are affected, which are used by approximately 95% of all Android devices, by …
Malvertising
We’re on a bit of an educational push here with the aim of helping Internet users become a bit more aware of the latest tricks that criminals are using to catch you out. Hopefully, this means you will be a bit safer online. Today’s post takes a closer look at ‘malvertising’. This was covered in …
Tech Support Scammers Go For Porn Shocker
Crooks are making millions of dollars defrauding unsavvy users with fake online tech support. The scam is simple but yet effective and has gone through many variations over time. Scammers can be very creative, simulating the Blue Screen Of Death (BSOD) or even stealing templates used by security companies. In their latest iteration, the tech …
Google Reports 5% Of Users Infected By Ad Injectors
Google, working with researchers from the University of California, Berkeley, conducted a study that found 5 percent of users visiting Google sites were infected with Ad Injectors. An Ad Injector is a type of adware that can put ads into pages you are viewing, replace existing ads with other ads, and block content you are …
Intel Unleashes NVMe SSD 750 Series For Consumer PCs
The PC storage world was undeniably boring, and spinning, before SSDs came along. SSDs were expensive and somewhat exotic at first, but still worth every penny. SSDs deliver revolutionary speed that unlocks the true potential of the CPU, and youcannot seriously claim to have a performance PC today if it doesn’t have a slab of …
How to avoid email Phishing attempts
Just some pointers this morning on how to avoid email phishing attempts. I received this message in my inbox this morning and wanted to share it with you. First thing you will notice is that the email says it it from americanexpress.gov. Now the .gov extension is reserved for government entities. This would not be …
How To Avoid Malware Infections
Malware is a term used to describe a broad category of damaging software that includes viruses, worms, trojan horses, rootkits, spyware, and adware. The effects of malware range from brief annoyance to computer crashes and identity theft. Malware is easier to avoid than it is to remove. Avoiding malware involves a two-part strategy. Follow these …
Create Strong Passwords
Create strong passwords Passwords are the first line of defense against break-ins to your online accounts and computer, tablet, or phone. Poorly chosen passwords can render your information vulnerable to criminals, so it’s important to make your passwords strong. To help you create strong passwords, follow the same network security guidelines required of all Microsoft …
