Most of you are probably wondering right now about the headline. Well, it may come as a shock to you, but there are many out there who really don’t know how to create a new user account if Windows 10’s goes down. More than that, using the method I’m about …
Read More »Sideloading Gains Popularity Among Malware Distributors
And because the endless wave of spyware was not enough, we now have one more thing to worry about: sideloading Android apps. For those unfamiliar with the term, sideloading means getting an app (i.e., Netflix, Evernote, OneNote) from sources other than the official websites. Sure, there’s no difference between the …
Read More »Fake PC Games Used to Spread Malware, Kaspersky Report Reveals
Gamers, beware! A new security report from Kaspersky Labs reveals that over 900,000 users have been tricked into downloading malware which was disguised into legit video games. Moreover, these malicious files were hosted on the very same platform alongside legit products. I some instances, the hackers would trick the user …
Read More »Firefox Drops F-Bomb on Zero-Day JavaScript-Triggering Vulnerability
Earlier this week, Firefox announced that an emergency patch had been released for what appeared to be a JavaScript-triggering vulnerability. According to Philip Martin, Coinbase’s head of cybersecurity, the flaw, which shall remain nameless henceforth, initially targeted Coinbase, a secure platform for buying and selling cryptocurrencies like Ethereum or the …
Read More »The Completely ‘Useless’ Guide to Manually Installing Cumulative Updates for Window 10
If you’re still wondering about what the H is wrong with your Windows 10, then the chances are that it’s been a while since your last update. Sure, there’s nothing wrong that, apart from the ‘heavenly’ host of trojans and ransomware banging at your door, just waiting to sink their …
Read More »The Name’s Smith. Agent Smith of the Adware Company
Cybersecurity company Check Point recently revealed that second-generation adware is on the rampage. Over 25 million users worldwide have been affected so far by “Agent Smith,” a malicious agent that modifies and reinstalls legitimate applications such as Flipkart, Opera Mini, and WhatsApp. Check Point pinpointed the infection to 9Apps, a …
Read More »Three years Later Logitech Dongle Vulnerability Still Unpatched
Back in 2016, The Verge’s Sean Hollister flagged a zero-day vulnerability to Logitech. According to Hollister, due to a factory defect, Logitech’s wireless dongle is susceptible to takeover attacks. Apparently, the vulnerability has yet to be patched, despite cybersecurity experts warning the company about the consequences. Hollister pointed out that …
Read More »Microsoft Pushes May 1903 Windows 10 Update by Removing Three Blocks
After many attempts and tweaks, Microsoft announced that Window 10’s 1903 build is finally ready for deployment. Earlier this week, the Windows Release Health Dashboard announced that the May build is fully functional and can be safely downloaded. According to Microsoft, the developers had to remove three blocks to stabilize …
Read More »Apple Clamps Down Walkie-Talkie App due to Eavesdropping Bug
On Wednesday, Apple announced that its Walkie-Talkie application would be closed down until further notice. The tech giant revealed that the measure was taken after an undisclosed user flagged down a bug which potentially allowed a hacker to listen in on a conversation. Apple added that the fix is still …
Read More »WannaCry Copycat Ransomware on the Rampage, Avast Confirms
Earlier this week, Avast, the company behind the award-winning AV and antimalware solution, announced the discovery of a new WannaCry strain. Dubbed WannaHydra, the cybersecurity researchers revealed that the malware was engineered to install spyware, crack open banks, and to remotely access admin functions. The latest WannaCry strain has already …
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