Healthcare Ransomware Problem Getting Worse. Ransomware attacks are one of the most prevalent cyber attacks on healthcare. It has been around for many years; however, it became a trend in 2016. Recently, there is a significant increase in the frequency and types of Healthcare ransomware problems perpetrate. Since 2019, even before Covid-19, … [Read more...] about Healthcare Ransomware Problem Getting Worse
Archives for January 2021
Chrome Helps Users Check Passwords For Strength
Chrome Helps Users Check Passwords For Strength. While Google has come under fire from privacy groups in recent months, the fact remains that on balance, the company is working hard to improve overall user experience on the web and provide better security. The most recent changes to the company's Chrome browser is an excellent example of that … [Read more...] about Chrome Helps Users Check Passwords For Strength
DuckDuckGo Search Engine Sees Huge Growth
DuckDuckGo Search Engine Sees Huge Growth Amid Privacy Concerns. Google is unquestionably the dominant search engine on the web, but how secure is their position? If recent trends are any indication, Google isn't in any immediate danger. However, it's clear that pressures are mounting on the search giant, and some of the company's competitors … [Read more...] about DuckDuckGo Search Engine Sees Huge Growth
Malware Is Android’s Worst Nightmare
Malware Is Android's Worst Nightmare. Security researchers at Check Point have recently identified a new strain of malware that seems to be a Frankenstein's Monster created by combining two older malware strains. Dubbed 'Rogue RAT,' this deceptively simple bit of malicious malware code gives anyone who uses it the ability to record your calls, … [Read more...] about Malware Is Android’s Worst Nightmare
Rise In PC Hardware Sales Blamed on Pandemic
Rise In PC Hardware Sales Blamed on Pandemic. In December 2019, when the covid-19 pandemic began, companies worldwide responded to the pandemic by sending their workforce home to work. This led to a tremendous increase in working from home and increased PC sales, which has not been seen since 2010. PC hardware producers such as Acer, Apple, … [Read more...] about Rise In PC Hardware Sales Blamed on Pandemic
Ubiquiti Customer Data Breach
Ubiquiti Customer Data Breach. Ubiquiti's success in the market makes it a tempting target for hackers. Ubiquiti is a major player in the network device market, best known for its UniFi line of networking products, paired with a cloud-based management platform. Recently, Ubiquiti has begun notifying customers of a data breach and sending out … [Read more...] about Ubiquiti Customer Data Breach