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Archive for December, 2020

Microsoft Teams Has Added Several New Features

Since the start of the pandemic, Microsoft has been working at a furious pace to add new features to Teams. It has become one of the company's most widely used services, allowing ...

Microsoft Asks Customers To Replace Internet Explorer With Edge Browser

Internet Explorer is proving to be a very difficult web browser to kill, and it's not for lack of trying on Microsoft's part. Back in August of this year (2020), the company ...

New iPhone Security Hack Allows Total Takeover Of Device

Do you own an iPhone? If so, although you may not know the name, you owe Ian Beer your thanks. Recently, he discovered an absolutely devastating iPhone hack that allowed attackers to ...

New Android App Go SMS Pro Has Security Vulnerability

Do you use the Go SMS Pro Android app? If so, you've got plenty of company. The app is one of the most popular on Google's Play Store, boasting more than 100 ...

Email Phishers Going After Online Shoppers This Holiday Season

Black Friday wasn't as big of a shopping day as it could have been this year, and we have the pandemic to thank for that. In response to that, retailers have extended ...

Chrome Users With Weak Passwords Will Get Notifications Soon

Is Google Chrome your browser of choice? If it is, then you've probably noticed some changes recently, with the browser offering to check the status of your saved passwords to see if ...

Extension Granted For Windows 7 Support For Six Months

Microsoft has had a firm date to end support for Windows 7 on the books for over a year. They've insisted repeatedly that there was no flexibility in the date, so Windows ...

Watch Out for Egregor Ransomware Now Hitting The Scene

A new ransomware strain burst onto the scene in September of this year (2020). Dubbed 'Egregor' by the research team at Digital Shadows who discovered it, it has already claimed more than ...

New Phone Malware Signs You Up For Expensive Subscriptions

Researchers at Check Point have recently discovered a new malware threat that  targets mobile device users. Dubbed WAPDropper, this is a multi-function bit of code that's capable of being outfitted with a ...

Some Spotify Users Reporting Possible Hacking Of Their Account

Are you a Spotify user? If so, you've got plenty of company. It's one of the shining success stories on the web, and has grown to become one of the most popular ...

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Browser Security for Enterprises: Balancing Accessibility and Protection

Browser Security for Enterprises: Balancing Accessibility and Protection

With the internet's ubiquitous nature, a modern business can't reasonably expect to thrive without a solid online presence. Whether protecting[...]
Securing Business Communication: A Guide to Email and Platform Safety

Securing Business Communication: A Guide to Email and Platform Safety

Do you want to protect your business against damaging cyber-attacks and phishing schemes? With "Securing Business Communication: A Guide to[...]
How Identity Theft Affects Small Businesses

How Identity Theft Affects Small Businesses

As a small business owner, you may assume that larger businesses are at a greater risk of hackers stealing their[...]

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