Zoom Security Vulnerability on Mac (July 2019)
We were made aware of a security issue with the Zoom web and video conferencing platform which many users on campus utilize. The issue impacts… Read more »
Malware
Security Flaws Found in Older D-Link Routers
No home computing setup is complete without a router – that little device that helps shuttle information between the Internet and the computers, mobile phones,… Read more »
VPNFilter Router Malware
Security researchers have recently discovered a type of malware infecting Internet routers around the world. Called VPNFilter, this malware is thought to have already infected… Read more »
Malware Warnings: Fruitfly and Broadpwn
The malware program Fruitfly continues to affect Mac systems. Fruitfly, first discovered in early 2017, is particularly concerning because it gives hackers remote control over… Read more »
“Petya” Ransomware Warning
Earlier this week, a major cyberattack hit government agencies and businesses in Europe and around the world using a type of malware referred to as Petya.… Read more »
“Wanna Cry” Ransomware Warning
A dangerous form of malware is circulating across the globe in the form of a PDF email attachment. Users who open the attachment are exposed… Read more »
What Is Spyware?
What is spyware? Spyware is loosely defined as a type of malicious software, also known as malware, that runs in the background of a computer, collecting private… Read more »
What Is Malware?
What is malware? Malware – a contraction of “malicious software” – is just that: hostile software designed to infiltrate a device without the owner’s knowledge, often with… Read more »
Millions of Twitter Accounts Locked Following Data Breach
A hacker with ties to the recent LinkedIn, MySpace, and Tumblr data breaches now claims to have gained access to Twitter’s account database. The hacker has allegedly posted the account… Read more »
Yes, You Do Need Antivirus for Your Mac
Are you a person who thinks that Macs don’t get viruses, so you don’t need to worry about installing antivirus software on your computer? If… Read more »