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How to Adjust to the Coronavirus Impacts and Working From Home

Transitioning to remote work and working from home can be a challenging adjustment, but there are some simple things you can do to make that change easier.

March 10, 2020 Zachary Comeau Leave a Comment

By now, you know the novel coronavirus is slamming the economy and keeping organizations around the world from doing business as usual. More than 109,500 cases have been confirmed globally, and more than 3,800 have died. In the U.S., those figures are 423 and 19, respectively, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. […]

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Malware Google Authenticator

A New Malware Strain Can Steal Google Authenticator Codes, Report Says

Cybersecurity researchers have discovered a new version of an Android malware that can extract and steal one-time passcodes.

March 9, 2020 Zachary Comeau Leave a Comment

Cybersecurity researchers have discovered a new version of an Android malware that can extract and steal one-time passcodes generated through a Google two-factor authentication tool. According to ZDNet, the malware, called Cerberus, can intercept passcodes generated through Google Authenticator, a mobile app that’s used as two-factor authentication layer that works by generating six-to-eight-digit codes that […]

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CPI Ransomware

A Defense Manufacturer Allegedly Running Windows XP on 150 Machines Has Been Hit With Ransomware

A company that makes components for defense and communications industries was allegedly using Windows XP on 150 machines when it was hit with ransomware.

March 6, 2020 Zachary Comeau Leave a Comment

Ransomware can impact the most secure organizations, even those making the machines that help keep the U.S. and its allies safe. According to Tech Crunch, California-based Communications & Power Industries (CPI), a major electronics manufacturer for the defense and communications industries, was knocked offline after a ransomware attack. The company confirmed the attack, Tech Crunch […]

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endpoint security

Survey Respondents ‘Very Concerned’ About Endpoint Security, Says IT Security Conference Survey

Endpoint security survey results underscore need for resilience-focused security approaches & investments as attackers continue to exploit vulnerabilities.

March 6, 2020 TechDecisions Staff Leave a Comment

Absolute, the endpoint resilience company, announces key insights from a survey of this year’s RSA Conference attendees to gauge where security and IT leaders are focusing their security investments, strategies, and resources with the ever-increasing concerns over endpoint security. Of the nearly 100 respondents, with most holding the position of a manager/supervisor or C-level executive, […]

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wireless network solution, TRENDnet TEW-825DAP

Newport Beach Winery Wireless Network Solution: A Commercial AND Residential Project

This wireless network solution from TRENDnet is unique because it serves both the business (the owner's winery) and the home (which is the winery itself).

March 5, 2020 TechDecisions Staff Leave a Comment

Vick Houston’s Companies was hired by the Newport Beach Vineyard and Winery to repair and upgrade their aging network. The install was unique because the owners of the winery also lived on the property, so this installation was both a commercial and residential wireless network solution. The Tech Decision The initial contact with the owner […]

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WhatsApp Ending Support For Older Devices, Platforms

Encrypted messaging app WhatsApp says it is ending support for Windows Phones and devices running Android 2.3.7 and older and iOS 8 and older.

December 30, 2019 Zachary Comeau Leave a Comment

Popular encrypted messaging app WhatsApp will no longer provide support for Windows phones and other older operating systems, the company said in an FAQ posted to its website. Beginning Feb. 1, Android versions 2.3.7 and older and iOS 8 and older will no longer create new accounts or reverify existing accounts. Further, the app can’t […]

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WhatsApp Security

Popular Encrypted Messaging App WhatsApp Has A History of Security Flaws

If your business uses WhatsApp to communicate with team members or customers, you should at least be aware of the app's history of security flaws.

December 27, 2019 Zachary Comeau Leave a Comment

If your company uses WhatsApp to communicate among its team or with customers, you might want to evaluate your other options as the popular end-to-end encrypted messaging service has endured some security issues this year. Most recently is a vulnerability that could allow a hacker to deliver a malicious message to a group chat that […]

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