There is a dangerous new virus on the loose, and it's spreading like wildfire.CryptoLocker is classified as a high-risk threat since it is easily contracted, and resolution is difficult. While we have a multi-layered security approach set up for our business clients that will reduce the likelihood of a passive infection, CryptoLocker relies on user…
The National Security Agency experimented with a cell phone location tracking program in 2010, but eventually shelved the idea. Director of National Intelligence, James Clapper, declassified the program during a senate testimony today on Capitol Hill.The NSA has repeatedly denied that it tracks Americans’ locations, but its secret documents reveal that GPS data is used…
Last week I wrote an article about the Touch ID technology found on Apple's new iPhone 5S. It appears as though a German computer club was able to by pass this by using a "lifted fingerprint".Fingerprint scanners have always been vulnerable to hackers who are willing to go the extra mile to bypass them. Over…
It was no surprise to Apple observers that the company introduced a fingerprint sensor at its big iPhone party on Tuesday. After all, Apple paid several hundred million dollars for one of the leaders in fingerprint biometrics last year.But just what can the Touch ID sensor do? And how does it affect your personal security?What…
Apples iOS-based devices maybe even mac computers could eventually come with support for a fingerprint sensor directly on the display.The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office on Thursday published a patent application Apple filed with its offices on January 27. The patent describes a technology in which a sensor is used to trace a users finger…
We all use wireless routers in our homes, at work, and even at a local coffee shop. The issue here is that security researchers have discovered dozens of significant security holes that could possibly affect you as the end user. The report details will be revealed at Defcon, which is an annual convention for Security…
Microsoft asked the Obama Administration to allow it to reveal details about how it responded to orders from the government for user account data.Brad Smith, Microsoft's General Counsel, sent a letter to Attorney General Eric Holder saying there is "no longer a compelling government interest" in preventing companies from "sharing more information" about how they…
McAfee and Guardian Analytics just released a report stating that they are beginning to see a rise in that amount of more sophisticated attacks on banks and credit unions worldwide. While these attacks began primarily in Europe they have begun to make their way into the United States and Columbia.The attacks are originating from custom…
Like we always say make sure you are very cautious of what you are replying to online via your email or even on websites. On June 6th this month a small group of hackers managed to gain access to a pay day advance company’s user data. Since the data the hackers gained access to had…
Facebook may soon be loosening its grip just a little on its service. The social media giant is planning to begin allowing children to sign up for its service. Currently if you are under the age of 13 they will not allow you to join the website (Not that this really prevents children from joining…
As many of you have heard by now Windows has been working on their new operating system “Windows 8”. While I still do not feel this is going to be a very business friendly operating system due to drastic changes in the layout/design, I do think Microsoft is coming up with some good ideas to…
The answer to this is question is ultimately no. That being said what’s the point of securing your network? Well, if a network is properly secured it will take a very skilled individual to successfully break into a secured network.Network security is a must for every business whether you have your own server or not.…