Articles for March 2016

Bad guys and good guys alike can use Google to find vulnerable targets online. What matters most, then, is who’s fastest.

Source: A hacker’s next target is just a Web search away

Even if you use your PC for nothing but posting political screeds on social media, you still need to protect it with an antivirus. Just imagine if some hacktivist pwned your account and started slamming your candidate!

Source: The Best Antivirus Utilities for 2016

Never10 is a simple utility that disables Windows from automatically upgrading to Microsoft’s latest OS.

Source: ‘Never10’ Tool Stops Accidental Windows 10 Upgrades

A Registry Editor hack lets you limit your data usage over a wired connection.

Source: Meter your Ethernet connection in Windows 10

What a bunch of idiots…

“There were a lot of high-fives, which led to the unfortunate spilling of the water,” an F.B.I. spokesman said.

Source: Unlocked iPhone Worthless After F.B.I. Spills Glass of Water on It – The New Yorker

Cybercriminals are using more sophisticated methods to install ransomware like Cryptolocker, Locky and TeslaCrypt. In some cases ransomware is installed without users clicking anything. Cisco Talos and Malwarebytes security researcher discuss changes in ransomware attacks.

Source: New Cryptolocker, Locky Ransomware Installers Can Infect Computers Without Users Clicking Anything, Say Researchers

The FBI is asking businesses and software security experts for emergency assistance in its investigation into a pernicious new type of “ransomware” virus used by hackers for extortion.

Source: FBI wants U.S. businesses to help as cyber extortion gains urgency

TeamViewer Denies It Is Ransomware Infection Vector

Source: TeamViewer Denies It Is Ransomware Infection Vector

Windows 10’s coolest features are more than skin deep. Here are eight that you might have missed.

Source: 8 Hidden Windows 10 Features You Didn’t Know About