Social media has been at the center of several high-profile political dramas of late. The major platforms came under fire for not doing enough to monitor political ads and other content. The major players on the social media landscape are all responding in different ways to the backlash. Recently, Twitter announced some new policies that will … [Read more...] about Twitter Making Changes To Their Political Ad Rules
Archives for November 2019
New Ransomware Targets Removable And Attached Drives
There's a new and unusual ransomware strain making the rounds you should be aware of; it targets removable and attached drives. This new ransomware has primarily been distributed via 'malvertising' that redirects users to the RIG exploit kit. One of the most unusual features of this strain is that it specifically doesn't target the C: drive … [Read more...] about New Ransomware Targets Removable And Attached Drives
Microsoft Cortana App Getting Dropped From Many Countries
It appears that Microsoft is getting rid of their Cortana App in several countries due to security concerns. The question is whether the United States will be next. Recently, the following notice appeared on Microsoft's UK site: "To make your personal digital assistant as helpful as possible, we're integrating Cortana into your Microsoft 365 … [Read more...] about Microsoft Cortana App Getting Dropped From Many Countries
Hackers Are Already Targeting Disney Plus Accounts
In case you weren't already aware, Disney recently launched a new video streaming service called Disney+ which has been driving Netflix and other established streaming services crazy with fear and apprehension since it was first announced. If the early indications are any clue, Netflix has little to worry about, but Disney has their hands … [Read more...] about Hackers Are Already Targeting Disney Plus Accounts
Google Fixed The White Screen Issue On Chrome
Google recently found itself in hot water with corporate IT administrators for rolling out a feature designed to help prolong battery life. The new feature accomplished its mission, but it had an unintended consequence that left Enterprise IT personnel furious. The feature is called "WebContent Occlusion," and the idea is simple. If a user … [Read more...] about Google Fixed The White Screen Issue On Chrome
Android Devices Using Qualcomm Chips Can Be Hacked
Do you have an Android device? Is it built around a Qualcomm chipset? If so, be advised that you may be at risk. According to a report recently published by security firm CheckPoint, a recently discovered flaw could allow hackers to steal a variety of sensitive information on your phone or tablet. The vulnerability resides in the QSEE, or … [Read more...] about Android Devices Using Qualcomm Chips Can Be Hacked
