Google Chrome Flaw Exposed; Use Caution Until Fixed
Some believe that three months is long enough to give a big company like Google time to correct a serious security issue in its...
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Amazon Reset Some User Passwords; Tips to Elevate Your Password Security
There is some big Black Friday news to report and it's not that super sale at your favorite retailer. Amazon has sent messages to...
No Rest For the Weary; Starwood Hotel Properties Breach
At this point, it's hard to imagine anyone that engages in commerce in the U.S. not having been affected by one of the numerous...
Don't Fall for the Wal-Mart Check Scam
It's getting close to the holidays and many are already getting the jump on the shopping season. Unfortunately, scammers are in...
Mobile Banking Trojans Increase 400% in 2015 Q3
We love our mobile devices and it's hard to imagine not having them nearby sometimes. The cybercriminals know this too. That is...
Dyreza Malware: Branching Into Supply-Chain
Cyber criminals are on the move, diversifying from financial data theft to supply chain industrial malware. A computer trojan...
The Steps of Spearphishing and the Value of Stolen Data
In a survey conducted by the Identity Theft Resource Center (ITRC) of identity theft victims in 2014, only 16.4% of respondents...
Tips to Help Protect Your Personal Identifiable Information (PII)
It is well-known that Google gathers data for a variety of purposes. However, Apple has a different policy. It actually prohibits...
The Secret is Out on the Secret Sister Hoax
If you get into the holiday spirit by participating in gift exchanges you know that it can be fun and exciting. It may even net...
Shifu: Cuddly Cartoon Character or Dangerous Trojan
Shifu , a highly effective banking Trojan, appears to be making its way toward the US after previously targeting Japanese banks...
Decrypt Your Files Held for Ransom for Free!
If you have been one of the estimated hundreds of thousands of victims of a ransomware attack, you know how frustrating it can...
Facebook Helps Spear-phishing Targets with New Security Feature
Remember those days when you would run excited to get the mail hoping you got something interesting? Then, remember the days when...