Google announced a pair of important security features of upcoming versions of its Chrome browser at this year's I/O Developer Conference. Both changes are designed with the same goal in mind: To give users some additional tools to block or at least mitigate the threat of online tracking. The first of the two new features is called … [Read more...] about Chrome Will Offer More Ways To Control Web Tracking
Archives for May 2019
Some Dell Systems Are At Risk Of New Hacks
Do you use Dell equipment at home or in your office? If so, then the recent discovery made by independent security researcher Bill Demirkapi should give you pause. Recently, Mr. Demrikapi discovered a flaw in the company's SupportAssist utility that comes pre-installed on most Dell systems. If you have an older Dell, know that … [Read more...] about Some Dell Systems Are At Risk Of New Hacks
Security Is Now A Concern For Open Source Software
This year's Open Source Security and Risk Analysis Report analyzed the anonymized data of more than 1,200 commercial codebases from 2018. According to the report, managing open source risk continues to pose a significant challenge for industry. The Synopsys Cybersecurity Research Center produces the report, and found that 96 percent of the code … [Read more...] about Security Is Now A Concern For Open Source Software
Stolen Personal And Medical Information Was Found Online
Jeremiah Fowler, a researcher with Security Discovery recently found an unprotected Elasticsearch databased owned by a company called SkyMed on the internet. According to his findings the database was configured such that it was open and visible to any browser. This allows anyone who stumbles across it to edit, download, or even delete data … [Read more...] about Stolen Personal And Medical Information Was Found Online
Google Giving More Flexibility To Private Data Removal
Tech giant Google recently unveiled the next step in its plan to put more power in the hands of users when it comes to their own data. The most recent change involves the introduction of a new auto-delete feature tied to your Google account. It will allow you to set your Location History, Web data and App Activity data to auto-delete after … [Read more...] about Google Giving More Flexibility To Private Data Removal
Scammers Now Use Google Ads To Steal Information
There's a new scam afoot that involves using Google Ads. We're frankly surprised that it's working, but apparently, it's drawing some unsuspecting customers in. It appears to be an organized campaign. The unknown scam artists are creating ads with phrases like: "Amazon.com - Best place to get dream products. Best deals - Best support - … [Read more...] about Scammers Now Use Google Ads To Steal Information
