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Wednesday, December 30, 2015
Sophos Labs:The State of Ransomware
A new paper (free, no registration) on the trends of recent ransomware.
Unchecky:Keeping Unwanted Software From Being Installed
The software the "unchecks" all the default boxes during software installs to prevent unintentional installs of "value added" software.
Microsoft Storing User's Disk Encryption Keys "in the Cloud."
If you login with your Microsoft ID, and use disk encryption provided by Windows, then Microsoft is backing up your encryption key.
Google nukes AVG Chrome Plugin
AVG's "Web Tune Up" for Chrome introduces insecurities and has been disabled by Google. This plugin is installed by default when a user installs AVG anti virus. The plugin has been updated.
Flash Update
Adobe has released a new patch for Flash. Update if you use it, get rid of it if you do not.
Monday, December 28, 2015
Security Predictions for 2016
A dozen security professionals predict the security problems for 2016.
Wednesday, December 16, 2015
64 bit Firefox for Windows
Firefox has finally released a 64 bit version for Windows but it does not support plugins.
PSN and Xbox Live Down for a Week Vows Hacker
The Phantom Squad says they will take down both gaming networks during the holidays.
Tuesday, December 15, 2015
Make Sure to Patch Microsoft Office
Word is the current target of an upgraded exploit this week. Make sure you patch your Office regularly. Mac Users or Windows Users.
Monday, December 14, 2015
Google Ignores Symantec 1024bit Signed Certs
Chrome will start warning on TLS certs issued by Symantec that don't meet the new length/strength requirement.
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