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Google patches major zero-day vulnerability flaw

A zero-day vulnerability has been patched by Google, and should be reaching you shortly.

Cyber Security
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Google and iFixit partnership officially live

An announcement that was made a few months ago joining iFixit and Google together to sell OEM parts on iFixit's online store is finally live.

Mobile Devices
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Home office hacks to improve your working from home experience!

Working from home has taken the world by storm, and not exactly by choice. Here are a few tips and items that can help improve your work from home experience, as we know that not everyone has the system completely nailed down.

Misc.
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A number of SOHO routers are under attack by new Malware

A big range of SOHO (Small Office, Home Office) routers may be vulnerable to a new malware which seems to be very sophisticated in it's execution.

Cyber Security
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Hangouts into Chat, Google Merges Apps Again

The mess of Google Apps used for communication is getting an overhaul again!

Software
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New Google Chrome update greatly speeds up loading times

Google Chrome update 103 introduces new prerendering technology, which will greatly speed up loading times while using the browser and opening new websites.

Software
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Ransomware Encryption on Cloud Storage Service OneDrive

Ransomeware has a way to attack your cloud documents, locking them away and demanding payment.

Cyber Security
KCS Wizard Blog: Hertzbleed attack, pictured: CPU on motherboard with a timer icon overtop

New Hertzbleed attack on Intel and AMD processors. Is it serious?

New Hertzbleed attack affects x86 CPUs, from the likes of Intel and AMD.

Cyber Security
overheating symbol over the two people looking at their computer hardware looking for a way to protect their systems from overheating.

Keep your systems cool and safe during extreme heat

During times of increased heat, it’s crucial to ensure you’re taking the proper precautions to keep your computer hardware running cool and safe to improve the longevity of your equipment.

Computer
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1 million stolen credentials from Facebook Messenger phishing operation

In just 4 months, these phishing attempts resulted in 1 million credentials being stolen.

Cyber Security

Swatters are hijacking smart devices to live-stream swatting incidents

January 4, 2021

The FBI is warning homeowners about the increase of smart devices being hijacked to record or live-stream swatting incidents.

Misc.

Your bank account could be fueling crime

December 7, 2020

The FBI has issued a warning about an increase in money mule schemes for the second time this year. Scammers are preying upon workers who have lost their jobs due to the ongoing pandemic, and recruiting them as unwitting money mules.

Misc.

Crooks impersonate US government agencies offering financial aid

November 25, 2020

There has been an increase in scammers impersonating government agencies and offering financial aid and unemployment assistance to those affected by the pandemic.

Cyber Security

FBI warns of increasing Ragnar Locker ransomware activity

November 24, 2020

The FBI has issued a warning (MU-000140-MW) about an increase in Ragnar Locker ransomware activity to private industry partners.

Cyber Security

Zoom rolls out security enhancements to stop zoombombing trolls

November 18, 2020

Zoom has rolled out two new security features to help prevent “zoombombers” from disrupting your meetings.

Software

Luxottica data breach exposes 820K EyeMed, LensCrafters patients

November 13, 2020

Luxottica determined that hackers may have accessed and acquired patient information.

Cyber Security

Mozilla slows Firefox 82 update due to printing issues, crashes

October 23, 2020

ISSUE - Firefox 82 was released on October 20

Software

End of support for Office 2016 for Mac

October 13, 2020

Support for Office 2016 for Mac has ended today.

Software

New Google ChromeOS updates cause 100% CPU usage

September 28, 2020

Users of Acer Chromebooks, ASUS Chromebook Flip models, and Galaxy Chromebooks have reported 100% CPU usage.

Computer