Large companies like Target are often the target of hackers for their immense trove of data including over 40 million consumers’ personal information. There is an obvious reason why they would be attacked on a regular basis for the sheer volume and potential value of the stolen data. But don’t be fooled into a false… Read more »
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Visitors to TV station websites targeted in malvertising attack
Two TV stations affiliated with the CBS network are experiencing malvertising attack campaigns which are targeting visitors to their websites. KMOV in St. Louis and WBTV in Charlotte, N.C. are the affected sites. Not only is it important for you as a user to ensure all of your systems are secured by implementing software patches… Read more »
Please Don’t Pay Ransoms, FBI Urges
The Impact of Ransom Attacks We’ve been sharing many articles and stories about different ransomware viruses that are out there as well as the companies that have fallen victim. If you think this can’t happen to you and your business, you may be in for a very expensive lesson. On May 9th, 2016, a neighbor… Read more »
How to protect your PayPal account with two-step verification (2SV)
We have previously featured two-step verification for your Google and Yahoo! accounts. In this new article we are providing step-by-step instructions on how to apply this security feature to your PayPal account as well. This, more so than the other two, might be even more important as it usually directly links to your credit card… Read more »
Vulnerability allows real-time tracking of 50 million Waze navigation app users
A vulnerability recently discovered could allow hackers to track your real time movements while using the navigation app known as Waze. It is a community-based traffic and navigation app that is available on most smart phones. While the plus side is it allows drivers to share traffic and road information with one another, the downside… Read more »
How to protect your Yahoo! account with two-step verification (2SV)
You’re all familiar with sites that require you to log in with a username and password, then require you to enter a separate code that they send to a registered cell or email address. Did you know that you can set that up yourself to protect your Yahoo! Account? We previously taught you how to… Read more »
How to avoid sharing your location on Facebook and Twitter
Did you know that Facebook and Twitter have geolocators which can tell people where you are, when you’re there, and where you’ve been? For many, this is an amazing feature and makes tagging your recent vacation photos a breeze. But for some unlucky few, its makes them targets for mischief and sometimes even crime. By… Read more »
Malware Steals Credit Card Info and Targets Certain Banking Apps
Most of us have our banking institution’s app downloaded onto our mobile phones, tablets, and other devices in order to simplify our banking experience and lesson our time in the branch or at an ATM. But did you know that these apps might be the cause of someone stealing your personal information? Our friends at… Read more »
The Ten Dumbest Things People Do to Mess Up Their Computer
Many of us think we are experts when it comes to the wellbeing and care of our most important electronic device, your computer or laptop. Most of us don’t just get a pet, have a child, or take care of another living being without getting some advice or reading up to ensure we’re doing everything… Read more »
Android Helps to Block Telemarketers
Avoiding telemarketers can be done as easily as not answering the phone but now there is an easier way. Recent models of Android smart phones come equipped with a feature to blacklist phone numbers. Older devices won’t be equipped with this feature but most of the newer models will have a similar way of blocking… Read more »