In late 2019, a new strain of malware called "Valak" was detected. In the six months that followed its initial discovery in the wild, more than 30 variants of the code were detected. Initially, Valak was classified as a simple loading program. As various groups have tinkered with the code, it has morphed into a much more significant threat … [Read more...] about This New Malware Is Hitting Exchange Servers To Steal Info
Archives for June 2020
Storage Cleanup Tools In Windows 10 Getting Added Feature
For more than 20 years, "Disk Cleanup" has been a feature in every Windows Build. It's a quick, easy way to free up hard disk space by getting rid of unneeded system and temporary files. In the October 2018 release of Windows 10, Microsoft added a checkbox that allowed users to also delete the contents of their downloads … [Read more...] about Storage Cleanup Tools In Windows 10 Getting Added Feature
Only 33 Percent Of People Change Password After Data Breach
A new study was published by researchers from the Carnegie Mellon University's Security and Privacy Institute and was presented at the 2020 IEEE Workshop on Technology and Consumer Protection. The study has grim news for IT Security Professionals. The key finding in the report is that only about one-third of users will change their passwords … [Read more...] about Only 33 Percent Of People Change Password After Data Breach
Password Text Export Feature Coming To Firefox
Mozilla's Firefox browser, like most modern browsers, has a built-in password management feature that allows you to save passwords for sites you log into regularly. Since the browser stores the information, that's one less thing you have to remember. That allows you the convenience of one click access to the sites you use frequently, unless you've … [Read more...] about Password Text Export Feature Coming To Firefox
A List Of Devices That Will Support The iOS 14 Update
By the time you read these words, Apple will likely be previewing iOS 14 and iPadOS 14 at the all-virtual WWDC 2020. While the latest version of Apple's OS will no doubt be packed with features you'll love, unfortunately, it may not be compatible with some older iPhones and iPads. That could mean you'll have to pay for a pricey upgrade if you … [Read more...] about A List Of Devices That Will Support The iOS 14 Update
Major Security Flaw Found In Some Cisco Routers
Recently, Cisco disclosed the existence of four serious security flaws in their routers that use iOS and iOS XE software. One of the four, CVE-2020-3227 is rated at a severity of 9.8 out of 10. It allows a remote attacker without credentials to execute commands to the operating software without proper authorization, which in turn, allows a … [Read more...] about Major Security Flaw Found In Some Cisco Routers
