Do you use Evernote Web Clipper for the Chrome web browser? If so, be advised that the developer recently reported that a critical flaw in the extension could allow hackers to access user information from third-party online services. Online security company Guardio discovered the flaw and had this to say: "Due to Evernote's widespread … [Read more...] about If You Use Evernote Your Data May Have Been Exposed
Archives for July 2019
Critical Flaw Found In Medical Device Pump Software
Researchers have recently discovered a pair of critical vulnerabilities in Alaris Gateway Workstations. These bring us closer to the tragic day when a hacker will actually be able to kill someone with code. Alaris workstations are used to deliver fluid medications. Given the severity of the flaws, a determined hacker could take full control over … [Read more...] about Critical Flaw Found In Medical Device Pump Software
Apple iCloud App Now Available On Windows 10
Great news for inter-operability. Apple has brought its new iCloud app to the Microsoft Store for Windows 10 devices. Even better, the app is designed such that it's deeply integrated with Windows 10, even allowing you to access iCloud files from inside other Windows apps. The version available on the Microsoft Store is identical to the desktop … [Read more...] about Apple iCloud App Now Available On Windows 10
AMCA Suffers A Medical Patient Information Breach
The recent hack of the American Medical Collection Agency (AMCA) is having ripple effects around the world. Recently it was reported that as a direct consequence of that hack, Quest Diagnostics (one of the largest diagnostic testing laboratory services in the United States) was breached. This resulted in the exposure of millions of patient … [Read more...] about AMCA Suffers A Medical Patient Information Breach
Undelivered Mail Notification Could Be A Phishing Scam
Hackers are always on the lookout for new ways to freshen up time-tested techniques. Where time-tested techniques are concerned, few are older than the humble phishing email. In one form or another, it seeks to trick an unsuspecting user to innocently hand over sensitive information, like usernames and passwords that the hacker can then use later … [Read more...] about Undelivered Mail Notification Could Be A Phishing Scam