Aug 13, 2016 | General Security
Microsoft has inadvertently leaked a “backdoor” means to digitally bypass ‘Secure Boot’, a firmware component designed to keep its devices sealed from outside tampering. Anyone with administrator rights who possesses the “golden keys,” as security...
Aug 13, 2016 | Cyber-Crime, Data Breaches
A hacker who claims to have breached the Democratic National Committee’s computers is now taking credit for hacking confidential files in a second hack of a related campaign group. Guccifer 2.0 claimed on Friday that he also attacked the private servers of the...
Aug 5, 2016 | Bitdender Products + News, ESET Protection Products + News, General Security, Kaspersky Labs Products + News, Sophos, Vendor News
This week, Microsoft issued the Windows 10 Anniversary Update, which changes the way in which security status is presented to home users. Windows Defender now displays a user’s protection status as “off” if any non-Microsoft antivirus protection, including ESET, is in...
Jul 31, 2016 | General Security
It’s important to know that there are files you can download which can damage your computer. One of those file-types is JavaScript. It is one of the most commonly used files for websites. This site uses close to 10 different Javascript files to add functionality...
Jul 26, 2016 | Cyber-Crime, Data Breaches, Malware and Exploits
Kimpton Hotels, an upscale boutique hotel brand that includes 62 properties across the United States, said today it is investigating reports of a credit card breach at a number of their locations. Today, Kimpton issued and posting the following statement: Kimpton...
