Microsoft recently issued a security advisory about a new strain of ransomware that's been cropping up with increasing frequency in India, Iran, and the US. Called PonyFinal, one of the things that differentiate this strain from the pack is that it's deployed in what the company describes as human-operated ransomware attacks. Most of the … [Read more...] about PonyFinal Is Another New Ransomware To Watch Out For
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Major WiFi Updates Came To Windows 10 Recently
Great news for the legions of Windows 10 users around the world. Version 2004 comes with a significant WiFi update that includes Wi-Fi6 and WPA3 support, which will give users better wireless performance and increased security. That's great news, but of course, there's a catch. In order to make use of WiFi 6, you'll need a router with support … [Read more...] about Major WiFi Updates Came To Windows 10 Recently
Some Smart Light Bulbs Are Vulnerable To Hackers
Hackers will take any and every opportunity presented to them, even if it means hacking smart light bulbs. Recently, security researchers at Check Point discovered a bug in the Philips Hue smart bulb that makes it vulnerable. The bug is being tracked as CVE-2020-6007 and scores an impressive 7.9 out of 10, making it the most serious security … [Read more...] about Some Smart Light Bulbs Are Vulnerable To Hackers