Hackers are constantly on the lookout for new ways of causing mayhem and stealing data. Recently, researchers have unearthed a new technique to be on guard against. A few hackers have begun embedding credit card stealing scripts inside favicon metadata. If you're not familiar with the term, you definitely know what a favicon is. It's a … [Read more...] about Hackers Used Favicon Website To Steal Credit Card Information
Archives for July 2020
VMware Patches Many Security Issues To Fix Certain Vulnerabilities
Does your company make use of VMware products? If so, be advised that a pair of researchers from Synacktiv recently reported a series of critical security flaws in VMware's ESXi, Workstation and Fusion products. The recent discovery prompted the company to issue an emergency security patch to address those issues. The most serious of the … [Read more...] about VMware Patches Many Security Issues To Fix Certain Vulnerabilities
Nvidia GPU Users Should Update As New Security Patches Released
If you have computers on your corporate network that rely on NVIDIA hardware and software, be advised that the company recently released security updates to address serious security vulnerabilities found in CUDA and GPU Display drivers and Virtual GPU Management software. These are security flaws that could lead to an escalation of privileges, … [Read more...] about Nvidia GPU Users Should Update As New Security Patches Released
New Powerful Malware Is Targeting Windows-Based Machines
Researchers have discovered a devilishly clever new stain of malware currently in use by hackers around the world. The new strain is appropriately called "Lucifer," and has been making life quite difficult for IT professionals managing Windows environments. The malware exploits critical vulnerabilities in Windows-based systems to launch DDoS … [Read more...] about New Powerful Malware Is Targeting Windows-Based Machines
Microsoft Changing Their Physical Retail Stores And Flagship Locations
Eleven years ago, Microsoft embarked on a bold experiment to emulate Apple. They opened a number of brick and mortar retail stores. Unfortunately, their stores never caught on quite the same way that the Apple Store did, and the rise of the global pandemic only made matters worse for the tech giant. In light of these facts, on June 26, 2020, the … [Read more...] about Microsoft Changing Their Physical Retail Stores And Flagship Locations
Mac OS Will Get Some Big Changes Soon
Big changes are in the works for Apple's venerable MacOS, as the company prepares for a future where the desktop OS shares increasing amounts in common with both iOS and iPadOS. A recent preview of the latest desktop OS reveals an interface that has been completely overhauled, along with redesigned app icons and several long-overdue changes and … [Read more...] about Mac OS Will Get Some Big Changes Soon