Microsoft releases new update for Outlook users following discovery of zero-click threat
Microsoft releases new update for Outlook users following discovery of zero-click threat If you are a Microsoft user, you may be one of the 500 million Outlook users who may be at risk due to a significant zero-click remote code execution (RCE) vulnerability affecting most Microsoft Outlook applications. This vulnerability, now patched by Microsoft, did […]
Venmo may be convenient, but it’s crucial not to lower your guard
Venmo may be convenient, but it’s crucial not to lower your guard Venmo, the mobile payment application, offers a convenient way to transfer funds from your bank account to friends and businesses for services or goods. Venmo combines financial transactions with social media elements, creating a unique platform that requires advanced encryption and fraud detection technology […]
Multi-Factor Authentication: Why it’s Important & Newsworthy
There is no doubt you’ve heard of multi-factor authentication either when signing up for a new online account or when browsing the internet–but what exactly is it and why is it so important? And why is it suddenly making headlines? First, let’s cover what multi-factor authentication is, so you can understand the rest going forward. According to […]
City of Charlottesville Has Experienced Security Breach
A security breach at City Hall in Charlottesville has affected at least 10,700 current and former utility billing customers and their personal information. Sensitive data that was compromised includes customer social security numbers, addresses, and drivers license numbers. The breach was discovered while investigating a completely unrelated phishing scam the city had launched back in May […]
Google Confirms Security Issue For 1.5 Billion Gmail & Calendar Users
A vulnerability in the Google Calendar app was discovered back in 2017 that revealed over a billion users could be at risk for having their credentials stolen. However, nothing was done about it because Google claimed that this would have caused “major functionality drawbacks” at the time. Flash forward to 2019, and Google has finally confirmed […]