Google has identified and pulled the following fake ad blockers from the Chrome Web Store: AdRemover, uBlock Plus, Adblock Pro, HD for YouTube and Webutation. These ad blockers have been downloaded in excess of 20 million times. The extensions have been disabled on Chrome instances on which they were installed. However, if you installed one […]
Android users have discovered when downloading their Facebook files, that there is a section of the download that contains details on phone calls and text messages. In response to user queries, Facebook has stated that call and text history logging are part of an opt-in feature for people using Facebook Messenger or Facebook Lite on […]
The top seven end-user risks found in most organizations have been identified by SANS, and are detailed herein along with relevant NYU resources to help you combat these risks and stay secure in your work and personal lives. Lack of situational awareness Refers to people not realizing that they are targets. Awareness of social engineering […]
As a follow up to the blog post on Tax Identity Theft Awareness Week, please note that the FTC has the following site, https://identitytheft.gov/#_blank, where consumers can report identity theft including tax-related identity theft. Tax-related identity theft occurs when someone uses your social security number to file a tax return and claim a refund. For […]