Why auto-updates and patches are a good idea – Google Chrome and Microsoft Edge vulnerabilities patched

software patches are essential cybersecurity

Patches were pushed out last week to address serious vulnerabilities in both Google Chrome and Microsoft Edge (based on Chromium the open-source web browser project from Google). Google Chrome, Microsoft Edge updated to close security hole • The Register If you do not think you got the updates automatically – …

IcedID Malware – something you do not want run – so check your Exchange server

There are reports of hackers exploiting Microsoft Exchange servers, that have not been patched, to distribute spam email infected with IcedID malware. If you do run IcedID on your PC, the malware compromises the security of your machine opening a backdoor for other malware to be injected into your computer. …

Time to make your mind up about Kaspersky the Russian security software. There is a lack of trust? UPDATED 26 March 2022

This article was first posted on 16 March 2022 Updated 26 March 2022 The United States Federal Communications Commission has added Kaspersky to the list of suppliers it considers poses an unacceptable risk to US national security – this list includes Huawei and ZTE. Kaspersky software was already banned from …

How much do cyber criminals make? (Part 2). Lapsus$ leader arrested in Oxford.

$14m according to the City of London Police. The City of London Police are investigating a teenager, who is accused of being a leader in the notorious Lapsus$ cyber crime gang – they refuse to confirm or deny that they have arrested him. Lapsus$: Oxford teen accused of being multi-millionaire …

How much do cyber criminals make?

According to the FBI about $7bn: Cybercriminals rmade almost $7bn in 2021: FBI • The Register FBI: $6.9 billion lost through internet crimes in 2021 – The Record by Recorded Future