by wwarren | Apr 2, 2014 | Microsoft, Office, Security, Security Alerts
There is an active exploitation of a security flaw in all versions of Microsoft Word right now. The various online media have been saying this is a targeted attack but i’m seeing general infestations with this security issue. If your machines aren’t...
by wwarren | Feb 13, 2014 | Cloud Computing, Hardware, Security, Security Alerts
The hits to Linksys(now Belkin) routers keep coming. It’s really gotten to the point I can’t recommend these any longer. Might be time for a spike in Sophos UTM home installations? Bizarre attack infects Linksys routers with self-replicating...
by wwarren | Feb 1, 2014 | Internet, Security, Security Alerts
First it was Target. Then Neimen Marcus notified. Next was Michael’s. Now it is White Lodging’s turn. I’ll simply quote from Brian Kreb’s article: White Lodging, a company that maintains hotel franchises under nationwide brands...
by wwarren | Feb 1, 2014 | Android, Apple, Security, Security Alerts, Smartphone, Windows
People have been getting riled up about the latest Facebook permission. There’s good reason to be concerned. Now the official response: If you add a phone number to your account, this allows us to confirm your phone number automatically by finding the...
by wwarren | Jan 17, 2014 | Security, Security Alerts
The latest breach isn’t Target’s first breach it turns out. Back in 2005 they were compromised as well. If this report is true many retailers have not upgraded to modern security on their front ends in over 10 years. If this is true the big box stores...
by wwarren | Jan 17, 2014 | Security, Security Alerts
NM’s breach is more significant than Target’s because of the length of the known compromise. Folks the same advice i gave for Target now goes to NM. If you used the same card at Target and NM and you’ve already re-issued that’s good. If you...
