Dailymotion has asked users to reset passwords after it was reported that the website may have been breached leading to the release of millions of encrypted passwords.
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PC Pitstop is thrilled to announce that we’ve done it again! PC Matic blew away the entire field of products in the latest Virus Bulletin test with a record setting 99.9% RAP score!
PC Matic Records “Epic Scores” In Virus Bulletin RAP Test Read More »
Three more hospitals in the UK were infected with ransomware and this time it had a direct effect on customers. 2800 appointments were cancelled while cyber criminals attempted to hold their systems for bitcoin.
Hospital Trust Cancels 2800 Appointments After Ransomware Infection Read More »
Earlier this month, the ransomware suspect known as Pornopoker was arrested at the Domodedovo International Airport near Moscow for suspicion of distribution of ransomware.
Ransomware Distributor Arrested at Russian Airport Read More »
In an unprecedented event the FBI has taken down the seemingly impenetrable Avalanche Network, leading to arrests and the seizing of servers and domains.
FBI and Joint Forces Take Down Avalanche Criminal Network Read More »
Reports have emerged of compromised or scam websites hosting fake Flash Player updaters that include the notorious Locky ransomware. See how you can stay safe and spot a fake updater.
Websites Hosting Fake Flash Player Updater With Locky Read More »
In the 1970’s, the United States suffered an oil shortage. There were long lines at the gas pump, and people began stealing gas from one car to another. One outcome of the crisis was the federal government created a metric (MPG) to measure vehicle fuel efficiency. Today, all cars have an MPG ratings, and more
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HUD Breaches Leave Thousands Exposed National Mortgage News reported the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) suffered two major breaches in August and September. The first resulted in over 50,000 leaked records, and the second, over 420,000 records. The exposure was through the department’s website, where this private information was inadvertently made public. The individuals
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Android devices have been experiencing several security issues lately. Earlier this month, we reported on the malware associated with fake Flash Players on Android devices. Then, BleepingComputer reported Android banking Trojans, which impacted over 200,000 users. Now, it has been discovered, over three million Android devices have firmware installed on them. Firmware, the software that enables
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Gartner reports that total US shipment of PC were down 6.6% year on year for Q1 of 2016. Our analysis looks at the brands of the Windows PCs that ran PC Pitstop scans during the past several years. The PCs installed base analysis reveals that both desktops and portables have shown a consolidation of brand
PCs Installed Base by Manufacturer – Have Brand Loyalty Rules Changed? Read More »