There's another chapter in the ongoing MS Paint saga. In case you missed the first part of the story, several months ago, Microsoft upset its user base when a Windows 10 Build took Paint out of the equation. They replaced it with an updated version of the software that supported 3D effects and other advanced features. They made the original … [Read more...] about Windows 10 May Make WordPad And Paint Downloadable Soon
Archives for September 2019
Texas Government Gets Hit With Major Ransomware Attack
This year stands to shatter last year's record in terms of the number of successful hacks against businesses and government agencies. It seems that the hackers have a new favored tool: The ransomware attack. According to statistics gathered by Malwarebytes, attacks against government and business are up by a whopping 365 percent. IBM's … [Read more...] about Texas Government Gets Hit With Major Ransomware Attack
Medical Device Security Outlook Continues To Look Bleak
There's a mix of good news and bad news concerning the security of smart devices in general, and smart medical devices specifically. As most people are aware, the Internet of Things (IoT) has a serious problem. The overwhelming majority of such devices have little to no security and are incredibly easy to hack. The good news is that the FDA … [Read more...] about Medical Device Security Outlook Continues To Look Bleak
Open Source Programs Continue To Get Attacked By Hackers
This year hasn't been good for users of Open Source software, which at one level or another, includes just about everybody. Unfortunately, a recent grim discovery makes it unlikely that we'll see the number of attacks decline any time soon. Not long ago, two new back doors were discovered in more than a dozen libraries that have been downloaded … [Read more...] about Open Source Programs Continue To Get Attacked By Hackers
Nvidia Releases Graphics Drivers With Major Improvements
There's great news today in the tech realm for gamers around the world. Nvidia recently announced a major driver update for its graphics cards that offer a variety of improvements. The 436.02 update promises a framerate improvement of up to 23 percent for World War Z, Strange Brigade, Forza Horizon 4, Battlefield V, and Apex Legends. The new … [Read more...] about Nvidia Releases Graphics Drivers With Major Improvements
YouTube Will Soon Stop Displaying Ads Targeted At Kids
Earlier this year, Google, the parent company of YouTube, found itself in hot water for YouTube's violation of the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPA). They got in trouble for their data collection practices and the fact that the company allowed third-party ads to run rampant on videos that were more likely to be viewed by children … [Read more...] about YouTube Will Soon Stop Displaying Ads Targeted At Kids
