Category: Computer Security

Fantom Ransomware Encrypts your Files while pretending to be Windows Update

A new ransomware called Fantom was discovered by AVG malware researcher Jakub Kroustek that is based on the open-source EDA2 ransomware project. The Fantom Ransomware uses an interesting feature of displaying a fake >>>

Posted: August 26, 2016 in Computer, Security

GrrrGraphics.com website shut down because of Hillary Clinton Cartoon

UPDATE: As of 11:30 pm MDT site is back up- lame excuse given by hosting company, very suspicious. We are now working with a web >>>

Posted: August 23, 2016 in Computer, Editorial, Security, Social

EFF slams Microsoft’s ‘blatant disregard’ for user privacy with Windows 10 | TheINQUIRER

Privacy campaigners warn that people will soon abandon the once trusted company Source: EFF slams Microsoft’s ‘blatant disregard’ for user privacy with Windows 10 | >>>

Posted: August 23, 2016 in Computer, Security

Hillary Clinton Vows To Shut Down Alternative Media

Hillary Clinton has threatened to shut down alternative news websites in America if she is elected President of the United States. Source: Hillary Clinton Vows >>>

Posted: August 20, 2016 in Computer, Editorial, Internet, Security, Social

LKML: <1471274895@i2pmail …: Fake Linus Torvalds' Key Found in the Wild, No More Short-IDs.

Source: LKML: <1471274895@i2pmail …: Fake Linus Torvalds’ Key Found in the Wild, No More Short-IDs.

Posted: August 17, 2016 in Computer, Operating Systems, Security

Volkswagen Created A ‘Backdoor’ To Basically All Its Cars… And Now Hackers Can Open All Of Them | Techdirt

Source: Volkswagen Created A ‘Backdoor’ To Basically All Its Cars… And Now Hackers Can Open All Of Them | Techdirt

Posted: August 13, 2016 in Computer, Security

A New Wireless Hack Can Unlock 100 Million Volkswagens | WIRED

archived 11 Aug 2016 06:55:33 UTC Source: A New Wireless Hack Can Unlock 100 Million Volkswagens | WIRED

Posted: August 11, 2016 in Computer, Security

Oops: Microsoft leaks its Golden Key, unlocking Windows Secure Boot an

Microsoft has demonstrated why the FBI’s desire for “Golden Key” backdoors allowing “good guys” to bypass security is such a bad idea: it inadvertently released >>>

Posted: August 11, 2016 in Computer, Security

How did Facebook get my number? And why is it giving my name out to strangers?

Facebook thrives on data, prodding users to provide it with their memories, cherished moments and relationships. Source: How did Facebook get my number? And why >>>

Posted: August 10, 2016 in Computer, Security

Researchers crack open unusually advanced malware that hid for 5 years

Espionage platform with more than 50 modules was almost certainly state sponsored. Source: Researchers crack open unusually advanced malware that hid for 5 years

Posted: August 9, 2016 in Computer, Operating Systems, Security, Servers