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Some Android Devices May Have Media File Security Vulnerability

Some Android Devices May Have Media File Security Vulnerability

Do you have an Android device?  Is it built around a Qualcomm or MediaTek chipset?  If you answered yes to both of those questions, be aware that researchers at Check Point have recently discovered an issue which could put your device at risk. The team discovered a...

LinkedIn Now The Most Spoofed Website For Phishing Emails

LinkedIn Now The Most Spoofed Website For Phishing Emails

Considered to be social media for professionals, LinkedIn is an invaluable tool for millions of people all over the world and a great way to make a wide range of professional connections. Unfortunately, hackers and scammers are aware of this fact and tend to gravitate...

Update Now If You Run This WordPress Plugin

Update Now If You Run This WordPress Plugin

Millions of people around the world have leveraged the awesome power of WordPress to build their sites.  Whether for personal or business use, WordPress has the flexibility and functionality to create just about any type of site you can dream of. A large part of this...

Beware Zip Attachments In Emails Could Be Qbot Malware

Beware Zip Attachments In Emails Could Be Qbot Malware

The owners of the Qbot botnet are changing things up.  The botnet's normal Modus Operandi for distributing their signature Qbot malware has been to push their malicious code via phishing emails which contain Microsoft Office documents laden with poisoned macros. More...

This Banking Malware Can Fake Calls From Your Bank

This Banking Malware Can Fake Calls From Your Bank

There's a new strain of malware that specifically targets Android users that you should be aware of.  Dubbed simply "Fakecalls," it is a banking trojan that boasts a powerful new ability we haven't seen before in the malware world.  It can fake a call from your bank....

Large Company Snap-On Tools Recently Hit By Data Breach

Large Company Snap-On Tools Recently Hit By Data Breach

If you have any tools in your garage, odds are good that at least a few of them are Snap-on tools.  The brand is ubiquitous in the United States and the company is one of the leading manufacturers globally. They sell under a variety of different brand names and some...

Microsoft Edge Gets Overall Performance Boost

Microsoft Edge Gets Overall Performance Boost

If you rely on Microsoft's Edge browser to surf the web, you're in luck.  The Redmond Giant has recently made some modifications to the browser's "sleeping tabs" feature, which improves its overall performance and responsiveness. The Sleeping Tabs feature began...

HP Warns Users About Critical Security Vulnerability

HP Warns Users About Critical Security Vulnerability

Are you one of the legions of users who rely on the Teradici PCoIP client?  If so, be aware that whether you're running Windows, Linux, or macOS, there's a raft of new critical security vulnerabilities you need to be aware of. These are security issues that could...

Windows 11 Will Soon Get New Security Features

Windows 11 Will Soon Get New Security Features

If you're a member of the Windows Insiders group, you may already be aware of this. If you missed the company's announcement be on the lookout for some new security improvements in upcoming releases. Microsoft has been playing an increasingly active role in countering...