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Warning: Your cable modem could be affected by the dangerous ‘Cable Haunt’ security flaw.

Posted on January 14, 2020

A new and very dangerous security flaw has just been discovered in millions of some of the most popular cable modems in use today.

The flaw has been codenamed “Cable Haunt” and it could very well be present in YOUR cable modem.

If so, hackers can potentially exploit the flaw in your modem’s firmware to inject malicious code into your data transmissions, steal any personal or financial information that is sent or received by the modem or do one of several other malicious things – in your name!

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Scam alert: Newly-discovered security flaw makes every Wi-Fi device you own vulnerable to hackers

Posted on October 17, 2017

Well, it’s a new day, and yet another serious security issue has arisen. And this one affects literally every device you own that communicates over Wi-Fi.

CyberSecurity Researchers have discovered a critical flaw in the WPA2 security protocol that can allow hackers to eavesdrop on (and even hijack) your Wi-Fi communications, regardless of how securely your devices and network are locked down.

This vulnerability is present in every Wi-Fi enabled router, computer, smart phone, tablet, smart watch…well, you get the picture. If it communicates over Wi-Fi, its connection can be hacked!  [Read more…]

Do you use Target’s “Wish List” app? If so, your personal information is at risk.

Posted on December 17, 2015

target-logoThe security firm Avast has announced that they have found a serious security flaw connected to Target’s popular “Wish List” app.

As you might recall, over 40 million Target shoppers had their personal information compromised just a couple of years ago. And now your info could possibly be at risk yet again.

In a nutshell, the newly-discovered flaw makes it easy for hackers to download the full names, mailing addresses and email addresses of every user who has used Target’s app to create a Christmas Wish List.  [Read more…]

Microsoft issues patch for massive IE security flaw

Posted on May 1, 2014

ieA couple of days ago I wrote about a massive security flaw that affects every version of Internet Explorer since version 6, and to their credit Microsoft really got on the stick to push out an update to patch the hole in each and every version of IE as soon as possible – which turned out to be this morning.

The surprising thing about this suite of patches is that Windows XP is included among them. Microsoft had initially suggested that a patch for XP would not be issued, but they obviously changed their mind – most likely due to intense public pressure.  [Read more…]

Massive security flaw found in every version of Internet Explorer

Posted on April 29, 2014

ieMicrosoft has announced that every version of Internet Explorer since version 6 has a massive security flaw that allows hackers to place viruses directly onto your PC, even if you are running up-to-date anti-virus protection.

And yes, this includes YOUR version of Internet Explorer so there is really no reason to check.

All you have to do to have your PC “catch” a virus is to visit an infected website with your Internet Explorer web browser. That’s all. You don’t have to click on anything, just visit the site, and wham – you’re infected!  [Read more…]

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