Microsoft has asked users of the following Windows versions to urgently apply an update which is available today to protect against a potential widespread exploit: Windows XP — users of Windows XP will need to manually download the update from Microsoft’s update catalog Windows 7 Windows Server 2003 Windows Server 2008R2 Windows Server 2008 Patches […]
Confluence critical vulnerabilities detailed in CVE-2019-3396, are WebDAV and Widget Connector vulnerabilities. The following are two attacks related to these vulnerabilities that are being actively exploited: the infection of servers with GrandCrab ransomware. Please be advised that there are currently no tools available to decrypt files affected by GandCrab version 5.2 (which is being used […]
Researchers from Dark Wolfe Consulting, a cybersecurity consulting firm and the Digital Citizens Alliance (“DCA”), which is a consumer focused group dedicated to making the internet safer have analyzed six pirated streaming devices using the Kodi platform and found that they are rigged with malware and open doors for malware entry. Kodi devices are sometimes […]
National Password Day is all about caring, but no sharing! Remember, do not use passwords that can be easily guessed . . . . Image courtesy of nakedsecurity Please also be reminded to activate Multi-Factor Authentication (“MFA”) on all available accounts as MFA protects you if your credentials get compromised by requiring authentication via devices […]