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Archive for June, 2022

Screencastify Issue Could Allow Someone To Steal Recorded Videos

Are you one of the legions of users making use of the Screencastify Chrome extension?ย  It's a fantastic Chrome extension that allows you to almost effortlessly create screencasts for a variety of purposes. Unfortunately, the …

Update Google Chrome Soon To Fix Multiple Security Issues

Are you a Google Chrome user?ย  If so, be aware that the company recently released a stable version of Chrome 102 and is urging all users of its browser to update right away. The latest …

STAAR TECH had a chance to learn about the innovative ideas of some entrepreneurs and industry professionals at Learn Center Charter Fellows

A few days ago STAAR TECH had the opportunity to attend theย ๐—Ÿ๐—ฒ๐—ฎ๐—ฟ๐—ป ๐—–๐—ฒ๐—ป๐˜๐—ฒ๐—ฟ ๐—–๐—ต๐—ฎ๐—ฟ๐˜๐—ฒ๐—ฟ ๐—™๐—ฒ๐—น๐—น๐—ผ๐˜„๐˜€, an innovation and technology event at theย Alan B. Levan | NSU Broward Center of Innovation. Here, STAAR TECH had a …

General Motors Customer Data Leaked By Credential Stuffing Attacks

Do you own a Chevrolet, Buick, GMC, or Cadillac?ย  If so, be aware that GM recently acknowledged that they fell victim to a credential stuffing attack a little over a month ago. The attack exposed …

The Latest Windows 11 Update Fixes Dozens Of Issues

Are you a Windows 11 early adopter?ย  If so, you'll want to grab the latest update KB5014019.ย  It contains several important bug fixes including fixes for Direct3D app crashing issues, slow file copying issues, and …

Be Aware That ChromeLoader Malware Is Picking Up Steam

A browser hijacker called "ChromeLoader" has had a large uptick in detections this month, which is raising eyebrows among security professionals. ChromeLoader can modify a victim's web browser settings to show search results that promote …

ย New Phishing Attacks Use HTML Email Attachments

HTML attachments as an attack vector may seem a little old school. However, according to statistics compiled by Kaspersky Lab indicates that in 2022, that form of attack is not just simply still being employed, …

Upgrade This WordPress Plugin To Avoid Being Hacked

Do you own and manage a WordPress site either personally or as part of your business?ย  Do you also use the Tatsu plugin which offers a powerful suite of in-browser editing features and has been …

Update VMWare Apps Now For Critical Security Vulnerabilities

The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has issued an advisory that serves as a stark warning. If you're using VMware products that are impacted by recently disclosed critical security flaws, either patch them immediately …

Update Addresses Zero Day Exploit For Some Apple Devices

If you're not familiar with the term, a Zero Day exploit is a security flaw that the software vendor is not aware of and hasn't yet patched. In many (but not all) cases, Zero Day …

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Old Bugs Still Haunt Major Operating Systems

Old Bugs Still Haunt Major Operating Systems

How long can a software vulnerability survive before someone finally notices? Hidden flaws may persist as technology changes and could[...]
AI Has a Place in Small Business

AI Has a Place in Small Business

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Broken Tech Is Disrupting the Modern Workplace

Broken Tech Is Disrupting the Modern Workplace

Does your workplace technology help employees succeed, or does it regularly slow them down? Broken tech can turn simple meetings[...]

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