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Security Stuff: Protecting Your Data and Staying Safe Online

Security Stuff: Protecting Your Data and Staying Safe Online

Jeff Gamet · 11:12 PM EDT, Mar 25th, 2022 · Add Comment

Bryan and Jeff dive in to data protection, cloud storage issues, strong passwords, password managers, and more this week in their computer security-palooza discussion. Jeff also shares his dismay over Bryan not knowing about Correct Horse Battery Staple.

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British Police Arrest 7 Suspected Okta Hackers
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British Police Arrest 7 Suspected Okta Hackers

Jeff Butts · 10:07 AM EDT, Mar 25th, 2022 · Add Comment

British police recently arrested seven people, aged 16 to 21, as part of its investigation into the group of Okta hackers known as Lapsus$.

Arizona First State to Accept ID in Apple Wallet at TSA Security
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Arizona First State to Accept ID in Apple Wallet at TSA Security

Nick deCourville · 3:04 PM EDT, Mar 23rd, 2022 · Add Comment

Apple Wallet users in Arizona will soon be able to use their devices to gain clearance at select TSA checkpoints. More states will follow.

New Malware Known as GIMMICK Affecting Mac Systems in Asia
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New Malware Known as GIMMICK Affecting Mac Systems in Asia

Nick deCourville · 12:39 PM EDT, Mar 23rd, 2022 · 4 Comments

Volexity’s security experts recently detected new malware, GIMMICK. It’s primarily affecting users in Asia, and there are ways to combat it.

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New Malware Coming Through Email Posing as IRS
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New Malware Coming Through Email Posing as IRS

Nick deCourville · 2:41 PM EDT, Mar 17th, 2022 · 2 Comments

A new phishing scam posing at the IRS is making the rounds through email. Infamous botnet Emotet is behind many of the attacks.

Use Focus Mode to Make your iPhone a Gaming-Only Device
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Use Focus Mode to Make your iPhone a Gaming-Only Device

Nick deCourville · 11:19 AM EST, Mar 11th, 2022 · Add Comment

With Apple’s Focus Mode, iPhone users can create a custom, games-only profile, giving them peace of mind when a child plays with their phone.

Here’s What We Know About PYSA Ransomware
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Here's What We Know About PYSA Ransomware

Andrew Orr · 12:44 PM EST, Mar 4th, 2022 · Add Comment

PYSA ransomware is a piece of malware from an unknown APT group. It attacks what the FBI calls “soft targets.”

Security Firm Examines Recent Cyberattacks Against Ukraine
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Security Firm Examines Recent Cyberattacks Against Ukraine

Andrew Orr · 1:09 PM EST, Mar 3rd, 2022 · Add Comment

Entities in Ukraine have been targeted by hackers that wipe hard drives of all data. An investigation from PCMag reveals what has happened.

Here’s How ‘ClearVPN’ From MacPaw Helps People Support Ukraine
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Here's How 'ClearVPN' From MacPaw Helps People Support Ukraine

Andrew Orr · 2:09 PM EST, Mar 1st, 2022 · Add Comment

ClearVPN from MacPaw, a company based in Kyiv, Ukraine, released a shortcut with information on trusted ways to support Ukraine.

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Nvidia Confirms Data Breach From Ransomware Attack

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Nvidia has confirmed that data was stolen in a data breach that occurred last week. The hackers claim to have stolen 1 terabyte in files.

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