Ragnar Locker is deploying Windows XP virtual machines to encrypt victim's files while evading detecting from security software installed on the host. It is the latest ransomware launched at the end of December 2019 targeting corporate networks in company-wide attacks, also well known for its attack on energy giant Energias de Portugal (EDP), where the attackers asked for a $10.9 million ransom after claiming to have...
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Today, a Taiwanese security researcher published additional information on three vulnerabilities in the firmware of QNAP network-attached storage (NAS) devices. Henry Huang, the security researcher, reported that the bugs reside in Photo Station, a photo album app that comes preinstalled with all recent versions of QNAP NAS systems. He mentioned that the Photo Station app is installed on about 80% of all QNAP NAS systems. He believes, to be around 450,000 devices, in a rough estimate based on results generated by the Shodan IoT search engine. The...
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For almost every account that you create online, you are required to make a secure password. Choosing one that's difficult for others to figure out requires the creation of unlikely letter and number combinations. Fortunately, crafting hard-to-crack and easy-to-remember passwords is pretty straightforward. 1st Method Applying Password Basics Choose a password that no one will easily guess or hack Don't use a word or phrase of special importance to you—like...
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Looking to up your Zoom meeting game? Try setting up your Zoom backgrounds. Here are the steps to set up a virtual background: Step 1 : Download the virtual background images at https://bit.ly/34Plw1r Step 2: In your Zoom, under your display picture on the top right then go to Settings Step 3: Under Settings, click on Virtual Background and start adding the images, remember to uncheck the option “Mirror...
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Google has been giving Chrome users plenty of reasons to quit its browser recently, including controversial changes, security problems, data concerns and rivals offering greater privacy. But now Google has introduced a great reason to stay. After a surprise release U-turn last month, Google has now rolled out Chrome 81 and it brings a wide roll-out of ‘Tab Groups’, the company’s biggest change to how Chrome tabs work since the browser launched 11 years ago. As the...
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An update that fixed several issues seems to have brought some new ones. Windows update is causing issues for people yet again. This time, it's Windows 10 KB4535996 that's causing some people's PCs to experience slow boot times. Additionally, the Sign tool app is crashing for some and lower frame rates in games and stuttering for others. Windows 10 KB4535996 was an optional update that fixed...
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The Play Store is once again invaded by Android malware. Check Point researchers have indeed found traces of two malware on the Google store. Joker, a dangerous Spyware, and Haken, an adware. Experts say 12 Android apps have been infected. We invite you to urgently uninstall them from your smartphone. “Check Point researchers recently discovered a new malware family and new samples of the Joker malware...
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Expect to see shortcut keys like Ctrl + Alt + Del and Alt + F4? Nah. This is a list of no common sense and little-known computer tips you will actually use. Google Chrome To open Chrome’s built-in task manager: Press Shift+ Esc. Extremely useful when Chrome freezes. To remove specific suggestion: Select the suggestion, then press Shift+ Delete. Go and delete your embarrassing searches now. To drag multiple tabs to a new window: Press Ctrl+ Click...
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Google on Tuesday said that a software glitch resulted in some Photo app smartphone videos being given to the wrong people. Google was notifying those who may have been affected. "We are very sorry this happened," Google said in reply to an AFP inquiry. "We fixed the underlying issue and have conducted an in-depth analysis to help prevent this from ever happening again." It was estimated that a small...
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Cybersecurity researchers at Check Point today disclosed details of two recently patched potentially dangerous vulnerabilities in Microsoft Azure services that, if exploited, could have allowed hackers to target several businesses that run their web and mobile apps on Azure. Azure App Service is a fully-managed integrated service that enables users to create web and mobile apps for any platform or device, and easily integrate them with SaaS solutions,...
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