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A Billion Users Affected by Latest Yahoo Breach
Yahoo Inc. just revealed its second major breach in a year. Its first disclosure, taking place in September, claimed that...
My Best Online Tips To Get You Sorted For Christmas
Every year I promise myself I am going to be super organised for Christmas. Invariably, I fail. But this year,...
‘Popcorn Time’ Ransomware Sure to Cause Indigestion
In early December the new ransomware “Popcorn Time” was discovered. It gives the victim the option of paying the ransom...
An Overview of Malware Self-Defense and Protection
Many malware authors spend a great deal of time and effort to develop complex code. Their success depends on a...
Holiday Travelers! Steer Clear of 3 Common Cyberthreats
The holidays are arguably the most magical time of year. From the twinkle lights and festive cookies, to cozy sweaters...
7 Phrases to Help You Steer Clear of Family Conflict this Holiday
When it comes to family and the holidays, even Rudolph had trouble keeping the peace with the other reindeer during...
Securing Those ‘Hackable Holiday Gifts’
“This Christmas I want a drone from Santa,” declared my 10-year old nephew, giving me a meaningful look. His sister...
Did You Forget to Patch Your IP Camera?
IP cameras are usually “purchase, install, and don’t touch” devices. But in the current climate of cyberattacks, they now require...
Taking Time to Find Resources
I wish I had a dollar for every time I’ve heard a partner say, “I didn’t know you do that,”...
Super Mario Run Has Cybercriminals Sprinting to Exploit the Hype
Nintendo, one of the most popular gaming companies of the past two decades, has finally released its first game exclusively...
OurMine Takes to Twitter, Hacking Netflix and Marvel Accounts
Another day, another OurMine hack. At least that’s been the notion of the past year, many of us in the...
Next Targets for Cybercriminals: the Short Term (Part 1)
Knowing what cybercriminals are targeting today is easy. Their attacks are loud, impactful, and have the elegance of a...
How To Manage Screen Time These Holidays
Gosh I love December. The kids are on school holidays, the homework has finished and work is quietening down. Bliss...
Next Targets for Cybercriminals: the Long Term (Part 2)
In the previous post in this series, I outlined how cybercriminals will use the holiday season to victimize unwary consumers...
How to Build Up Critical Thinking in Your Digital Kids
“The environment teaches.” ~John Dewey It’s no longer an option; critical thinking has become a skill kids must learn to...
Digging Into a Windows Kernel Privilege Escalation Vulnerability: CVE-2016-7255
This blog was written by Stanley Zhu. The Windows kernel privilege escalation vulnerability CVE-2016-7255 has received a lot of media...
Medical IoT Manufacturers Given Guidelines on Lifelong Devices Security, Courtesy of FDA
2016 appears to have one more gift for us before calling it a year, and this time it involves both...
Top Tips for Securing Home Cameras
Installing a home surveillance camera system can add great benefits but also may introduce new risks to privacy and network...
