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The Dangerous Consequences of Posting Pics, and 3 Steps You Can Take to Protect Yourself

The Dangerous Consequences of Posting Pics, and 3 Steps You Can Take to Protect Yourself
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b2ap3_thumbnail_protect_your_likeness_400.jpgToday, almost everybody has an Internet-connected camera in their pocket. A crazy amount of photos are posted online. In fact, Facebook alone claims to have over 250 billion photos, with 350 million user images posted every day. All of these pictures are fun, but how do you ensure that only the people you want to see your photos are seeing them?

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Microsoft to Discontinue Support for Old Internet Explorer Versions

Microsoft to Discontinue Support for Old Internet Explorer Versions

b2ap3_thumbnail_internet_explorer_400.jpgIn an attempt to push users toward the most recent installment of Internet Explorer (IE 11), Microsoft has announced that, as of January 2016, all older versions of Internet Explorer will reach their end-of-support date. This means discontinued patching and security update support, putting all who refuse the upgrade at risk.

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DecryptCryptoLocker Provides Fix for Nasty Ransomware

DecryptCryptoLocker Provides Fix for Nasty Ransomware

b2ap3_thumbnail_decryptolocker_400.jpgA few months ago, we mentioned that a ransomware called CryptoLocker was spreading at a dangerous rate due to the GameOver Zeus malware. The ransomware would lock down files on victims' computers until a fee was paid, but not anymore. Now, with the help of FireEye and Fox-IT, a solution has been created called DecryptCryptoLocker.

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ALERT: Back Off! New Point-of-Sale Malware Threatens Businesses

ALERT: Back Off! New Point-of-Sale Malware Threatens Businesses

b2ap3_thumbnail_point_of_sale_malware_400.jpgIf your business purchases hardware or other supplies from a retailer, or if you are your own point-of-sale, your company might be targeted by a new type of Point-of-Sale malware known as Backoff. The malware is capable of stealing credit card information from unsuspecting victims, and should be a cause for concern for those unprepared to fight against it.

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Beware of Government-Grade Malware - Especially from Hackers

Beware of Government-Grade Malware - Especially from Hackers

b2ap3_thumbnail_government_grade_malware_400.jpgThanks to Edward Snowden's revelations concerning the National Security Agency's (NSA) questionable online practices, we now know that there are ways that we can be watched by others and not even know about it. But what's really scary is that malware exists that can accomplish this same goal.

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Old Mobile Devices Might Be Hurting Your Business’s Security

Old Mobile Devices Might Be Hurting Your Business’s Security

b2ap3_thumbnail_old_tech_security_risk_400.jpgOne of the greatest things about today's technology is that it has grown more mobile, and some employees like to bring their own devices from home to use for their workplace. This is called BYOD, and while it is useful sometimes, it might be putting your business at risk.

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Google Strengthens Zero-Day Exploit Research

Google Strengthens Zero-Day Exploit Research

b2ap3_thumbnail_google_research_400.jpgWith all of the zero-day exploits popping up lately, such as the GameOver Zeus malware and Heartbleed bug a few months ago, it only makes sense to step up research on how and why it occurs. Google is doing just that with its new research program, rightfully dubbed Project Zero.

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Alert: Google and Yahoo Doppelgangers Threaten the Internet

Alert: Google and Yahoo Doppelgangers Threaten the Internet

b2ap3_thumbnail_doppleganger_scam_400.jpgDon't trust Google and Yahoo just yet - they might be fake! On July 10th, 2014, Microsoft issued a warning concerning the nature of identical SSL certificates and domains of some popular sites that might allow malicious copycat sites to emerge. As of now, the cause is unknown, but we know that this could be dangerous if you're not prepared to deal with it.

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