Support for Windows 7 is nearing the end
Support for Windows 7 is nearing the end After 10 years, support for Windows 7 is coming to an end on January 14, 2020. We want you to be ready, so we’re reaching out in advance to give you time to prepare. What does end of support mean? When Windows 7 reaches the end of support, your computer will […]
Windows 10 still susceptible to IE vulnerabilities
Even though Microsoft pushed Internet Explorer to the sidelines in the new Windows 10, favouring instead their Microsoft Edge browser, it doesn’t seem to have helped insulate the operating system from vulnerabilities in IE. Microsoft last week released a patch for the latest bug (which our CompuCARE automated management software has already pushed out to our clients). But […]
What you need to know about XcodeGhost, the new iOS malware
Researches discovered last week a major iOS malware, called XcodeGhost. It infected hundreds of App Store apps, including popular titles such as CamCard CamScanner PDFReader WeChat WinZip According to Reuters, “It is the first reported case of large numbers of malicious software programs making their way past Apple’s stringent app review process. Prior to this […]
Microsoft patches up IE flaw that gives hackers access to your PC – via Engadget
In surveys, internet experts consistently report installing critical updates as the most important step they take to stay secure. Here’s another example of why you should make sure you’re getting updates regularly Microsoft has issued a critical update to patch up an Internet Explorer hole that can give hackers access to your system. Hackers could […]
No joke: Google’s April Fool’s prank inadvertently broke site’s security
An April Fool’s prank Google pulled two weeks ago inadvertently broke some of the site’s security, an error that briefly allowed so-called click-jacking exploits that trick users into performing undesired actions such as changing their user preferences. – http://pulse.me/s/3TSgRb
Apple’s fixed a serious OS X security flaw, but only for Yosemite users
Apple has announced that it found a serious security flaw in OS X, but will only fix it for users of the latest version. If you aren’t running Yosemite, which was updated yesterday with the relevant patch, then you’d better get it, and quick. http://www.engadget.com/2015/04/10/osx-security-flaw/?ncid=txtlnkusaolp00000602
The Best Free Antivirus for 2015 | PCMag.com
Going without antivirus protection should never be an option. Even if you don’t care about your own computer, leaving it unprotected can let cyber-pirates can take control behind the scenes and use it to participate in DDoS and other attacks. If you have any computers without antivirus software, you need to add some protection right […]
CRTC issuing the first major fine under its new anti-spam law
Watch out! Thought the anti-spam law was toothless? Think again. The CRTC has issued its first fine under Canada’s anti-spam law. Compu-Finder has 30 days to contest the CRTC’s ruling or a face a penalty of $1.1-million. The CRTC alleges the company sent commercial emails to consumers without their consent and did not allow recipients […]
3 Reasons this fall’s Home Depot attack is relevant to your SME
Home Depot lost information for 56 million cards By now, you’ve probably heard of – and forgotten – Home Depot’s security breach, announced this past fall. You probably know that 56 million payment cards were compromised in an attack that began in April but wasn’t detected until September. And you probably know that this followed […]
5 things you need to do after your email account gets hacked
5 things you need to do now to be prepared in case your email account gets hacked, and the first 5 things you should do after an attack.