Recently we’ve heard concerns about TotalAV, one of the myriad antivirus and computer security programs on the market. It’s been noted that other antivirus software can in fact block the TotalAV website. It’s highly unusual for antivirus or web protection software to block other antivirus sites, as only dangerous sites are supposed to be blocked. […]
Category: Security
Gmail Verification Phishing
A new trick has been discovered in use by phishing scams, spoofing the verification mark in Gmail. Gmail has recently introduced blue check marks to verify trusted senders, with the intention of making it easier to spot phishing emails that are pretending to be from legitimate senders. Sending fake emails that pretend to be from […]
.zip Domain Security Concerns
Google’s latest extension of web addresses has been met with concerns about potential attacks. People who deal in cybersecurity products have had reactions that range from eye-rolling to banging heads on desks. So, what’s this all about and why is it a problem? Google has recently launched eight new Top-Level Domains, for Dads, Grads, and […]
Atomic MacOS Stealer
Recently, Mac users have been reporting a new type of malware designed for MacOS. The malware, known as Atomic MacOS Stealer, impersonates legitimate software installation programs. When run on a computer, it displays a prompt for the user’s password, claiming to need it for installation. It then uses this password to steal data from the […]
LastPass Security Update
LastPass have released a new update about security incidents involving attacks on their password management solution. The official release can be read here. In summary, the incidents have involved compromising machines used by developers. No passwords have been known to be accessed from these incidents, however it is still considered a good idea to review […]
Delivery Scam Messages
Are you waiting for items you’ve ordered online? If you get text messages concerning your parcels, be wary of any that are saying you need to make additional payments in order to receive your item. Why? Because fake messages pretending to hold your parcel are a common scam. Many online retailers will text you to […]
Strange Facebook Postings and Messages
Have you or your friends started receiving Facebook messages that don’t sound like the person they’re from? This could mean that person’s account has been hacked. One of the most common symptoms of a compromised Facebook account is a message or post making an offer that sounds too good to be true, such as the […]
Phishing Notifications: Part 2
Click Here For Part 1 In our last article, we talked about a trick that malicious sites use to gain access to your computer and send you obnoxious notifications. These look harmless, or even helpful, but can cause a lot of trouble for you. As promised, we are now here to discuss how you can […]
Phishing Notifications: Part 1
Click Here For Part 2 So, I was doing a Service-IT for one of our clients and a couple of notifications popped up on the right-hand side of the screen whilst I was running a Hard Disk check. Those seem legit; all you do is click on them, right? Yeah… they’re not legit. Firstly, the […]