The recent hack of the American Medical Collection Agency (AMCA) is having ripple effects around the world. Recently it was reported that as a direct consequence of that hack, Quest Diagnostics (one of the largest diagnostic testing laboratory services in the United States) was breached. This resulted in the exposure of millions of patient … [Read more...] about AMCA Suffers A Medical Patient Information Breach
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Undelivered Mail Notification Could Be A Phishing Scam
Hackers are always on the lookout for new ways to freshen up time-tested techniques. Where time-tested techniques are concerned, few are older than the humble phishing email. In one form or another, it seeks to trick an unsuspecting user to innocently hand over sensitive information, like usernames and passwords that the hacker can then use later … [Read more...] about Undelivered Mail Notification Could Be A Phishing Scam
Fast Food Chain Hit By Malware And Data Breach
Do you have a Checkers or Rally's fast food location near you? Is it your go-to fast food joint? If so, be advised that they're the latest company to fall victim to a hacking attack. The company recently discovered evidence of malware on its payment processing systems in a total of 102 of the company's stores, which amounts to about 15 percent … [Read more...] about Fast Food Chain Hit By Malware And Data Breach
Windows Possibly Removing Option To Use Outdated Wifi Connections
If you haven't already installed the 1903 Windows 10 update released in May, be advised. When you install it, you'll start seeing warning popup boxes any time you connect to a WiFi network that is using TKIP (Temporal Key Integrity Protocol) or WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy) to encrypt and secure those connections. The particulars of the message … [Read more...] about Windows Possibly Removing Option To Use Outdated Wifi Connections
Latest Windows 7 Update Could Cause AntiVirus Program Issues
If you're still using Windows 7, you probably already know that Microsoft recently threw users of some of it's older operating systems a bone when they issued a rare, emergency security patch designed to protect their systems better. Unfortunately, there's a problem. According to the UK security firm Sophos, and backed up by sporadic user reports, … [Read more...] about Latest Windows 7 Update Could Cause AntiVirus Program Issues
Instagram User Information May Have Been Available To Hackers
Do you have an Instagram account? If so, be advised that David Stier (a business consultant and researcher for CNET) has recently discovered a flaw in Instagram's website that exposed thousands of users' email addresses and phone numbers for a period of more than a month. Mr. Stier provided screen shots and other details to Instagram … [Read more...] about Instagram User Information May Have Been Available To Hackers
