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Does an apple a day really keep the doctor away? The health benefits of the fruit

Apple a day???

Does an apple a day really keep the doctor away? The health benefits of the fruit Here are some of the best reasons to add apples to your shopping list and tasty ways to eat “an apple a day.”

Lincoln Square Nonprofit Uses Spent Grain From Half Acre, Pilot Projects Brewing To Make Dog Treats

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Lincoln Square Nonprofit Uses Spent Grain From Half Acre, Pilot Projects Brewing To Make Dog Treats Two nonprofits have partnered to employ adults with developmental disabilities by selling dog treats made with spent grain from local craft breweries.

McHenry County resident scammed out of $120,000 after being contacted about computer virus support

Never give gift cards or Bitcoin as payment for computer antivirus support.

McHenry County resident scammed out of $120,000 after being contacted about computer virus support Police say an 80-year-old man from Harvard sent gift cards and Bitcoin totaling $120,000 to an online scammer over the course of several months.

Police across America warn of scammers pretending to play the violin for money

Don't get scammed...

Police across America warn of scammers pretending to play the violin for money States including Florida, Maryland, Michigan, Texas, and Arizona, have issued warnings over this harmonious hoax.

Microsoft Releases July 2022 Security Updates | CISA

https://www.cisa.gov/uscert/ncas/current-activity/2022/07/12/microsoft-releases-july-2022-security-updates

Microsoft Releases July 2022 Security Updates | CISA Microsoft has released updates to address multiple vulnerabilities in Microsoft software. An attacker can exploit some of these vulnerabilities to take control of an affected system. CISA encourages users and administrators to review Microsoft’s July 2022 Security Update and Deployment Information...

Hundreds of Windows Networks Are Infected With Raspberry Robin Worm

Be careful with flash drives...

Hundreds of Windows Networks Are Infected With Raspberry Robin Worm It's unclear what the infected networks will be used for as no attack has been staged yet.

Microsoft Releases June 2022 Security Updates | CISA

https://www.cisa.gov/uscert/ncas/current-activity/2022/06/14/microsoft-releases-june-2022-security-updates

Microsoft Releases June 2022 Security Updates | CISA Microsoft has released updates to address multiple vulnerabilities in Microsoft software. An attacker can exploit some of these vulnerabilities to take control of an affected system. CISA encourages users and administrators to review Microsoft’s June 2022 Security Update Summary and Deployment Inf...

People’s Republic of China State-Sponsored Cyber Actors Exploit Network Providers and Devices | CISA

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People’s Republic of China State-Sponsored Cyber Actors Exploit Network Providers and Devices | CISA CISA, the National Security Agency (NSA), and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) have released a joint Cybersecurity Advisory (CSA) to provide information on ways in which People’s Republic of China (PRC) state-sponsored cyber actors continue to exploit publicly known vulnerabilities in ord...

New ChromeLoader malware surge threatens browsers worldwide

Make sure you update.

New ChromeLoader malware surge threatens browsers worldwide The ChromeLoader malware is seeing an uptick in detections this month, following a relatively stable operation volume since the start of the year, which means that the malvertiser is now becoming a widespread threat.

Critical Windows RPC CVE-2022-26809 flaw raises concerns — Patch now

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Critical Windows RPC CVE-2022-26809 flaw raises concerns — Patch now Microsoft has fixed a new Windows RPC CVE-2022-26809 vulnerability that is raising concerns among security researchers due to its potential for widespread, significant cyberattacks once an exploit is developed. Therefore, all organization needs to apply Windows security updates as soon as possible.

Microsoft Releases Advisory to Address Critical Remote Code Ex*****on Vulnerability (CVE-2022-26809) | CISA

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Microsoft Releases Advisory to Address Critical Remote Code Ex*****on Vulnerability (CVE-2022-26809) | CISA Microsoft has released an advisory to address CVE-2022-26809, a critical remote code ex*****on vulnerability in Remote Procedure Call Runtime Library. A remote, unauthenticated attacker could exploit this vulnerability to take control of an affected system. CISA encourages users and administrators t...

US says Kaspersky poses unacceptable risk to national security

Who knows. .

US says Kaspersky poses unacceptable risk to national security The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) added Russian cybersecurity firm Kaspersky to its Covered List, saying it poses unacceptable risks to U.S. national security.

Microsoft is testing ads in the Windows 11 File Explorer

Really... Why?

Microsoft is testing ads in the Windows 11 File Explorer Microsoft has begun testing promotions for some of its other products in the File Explorer app on devices running its latest Windows 11 Insider build.

Expert warns against using Dyson hand dryers in public restrooms on your hair — and, frankly, even to dry your hands

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Expert warns against using Dyson hand dryers in public restrooms on your hair — and, frankly, even to dry your hands An M.D. candidate explained why you should never use those automatic hand dryers in public bathrooms.

Corporate website contact forms used to spread BazarBackdoor malware

Very interesting.

Corporate website contact forms used to spread BazarBackdoor malware The stealthy BazarBackdoor malware is now being spread via website contact forms rather than typical phishing emails to evade detection by security software.

Microsoft Issues Serious Windows 10, Windows 11 Update Warning

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Microsoft Issues Serious Windows 10, Windows 11 Update Warning Microsoft has issued a serious new upgrade warning to all Windows users...

Computer/PC Building W/ Ease Create a Custom Gaming Computer Cheaply and Easily | Small Online Class for Ages 11-16

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Computer/PC Building W/ Ease Create a Custom Gaming Computer Cheaply and Easily | Small Online Class for Ages 11-16 In the 1 hour 15 minute class you will learn to build a computer, save money on parts, and gain the confidence to upgrade/ build your new gaming rig.

Office 365 phishing attack impersonates the US Department of Labor

Office 365 phishing attack impersonates the US Department of Labor A new phishing campaign impersonating the United States Department of Labor asks recipients to submit bids to steal Office 365 credentials.

‘Time is elastic’: Why time passes faster atop a mountain than at sea level

‘Time is elastic’: Why time passes faster atop a mountain than at sea level The idea of 'absolute time' is an illusion. Physics and subjective experience reveal why.

Dell’s Luna laptop concept is all about repairability

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Dell’s Luna laptop concept is all about repairability The keyboard and screen pop right off, no screwdrivers needed.

Helium Startup Using Blockchain Tech And Radio Waves To Build A New Internet

Interesting new technology...

Helium Startup Using Blockchain Tech And Radio Waves To Build A New Internet Helium is looking to build a new internet service of sorts, by employing a unique array of low-power radio transmitters.

Beware, A Nasty Malware Scam Is Posing As Windows 11 Installers But They’re Fakes

Beware, A Nasty Malware Scam Is Posing As Windows 11 Installers But They’re Fakes A new piece of malware has found its way to the internet, and the executable is named 86307_windows 11 build 21996.1 x64 + activator.exe.

I just opted out of Amazon Sidewalk: Here’s how and why

Should you let Amazon use your internet data connection to collect data on you and your neighbors?

I just opted out of Amazon Sidewalk: Here’s how and why Amazon Sidewalk launches this month, but I just headed into the Alexa app to make sure I wasn’t automatically enrolled into the controversial shared neighborhood network. Part of Amazon& #8217…

New Magnetic Tape Delivers a Record 580TB Storage Capacity

New Magnetic Tape Delivers a Record 580TB Storage Capacity IBM and Fujifilm have joined forces to make this impressive tape. Get the deets inside.

Cyber criminals are trying to wreak havoc during global pandemic

Cyber criminals are trying to wreak havoc during global pandemic First responders hit with malicious software. Ransomware deployed against medical facilities. Average citizens duped by stimulus check scams. Children facing electronic eavesdropping.

Warning Issued For Millions Of Microsoft Windows 10 Users [Updated]

Warning Issued For Millions Of Microsoft Windows 10 Users [Updated] Windows 10 users need to avoid Microsoft's latest update, but it has already been installed by millions...

Emotet Trojan is Inviting You To A Malicious Christmas Party

Emotet Trojan is Inviting You To A Malicious Christmas Party Just in time for the holidays, the Emotet Trojan gang has started to send Christmas themed emails that they hope will entice you to open their attachments and become infected. They even want you to wear your ugliest Christmas sweater!

Microsoft’s full-screen Windows 7 upgrade prompts start next month

We will be happy to help anyone up grade to Windows 10... Just massage us

Microsoft’s full-screen Windows 7 upgrade prompts start next month The pop-up is designed to get Windows 7 users to upgrade to Windows 10.

Sn**ch ransomware hijacks PC safe mode

Sn**ch ransomware hijacks PC safe mode New ransomware strain leverages Windows Safe Mode to encrypt users' files

Windows 10 Warning: ‘Devious And Evil’ Malware Bypasses Security Software

Windows 10 Warning: ‘Devious And Evil’ Malware Bypasses Security Software The "Sn**ch Team" of threat actors has developed a threat that can bypass security measures to infect Windows 10 machines with ransomware, data theft and surveillance malware.

Microsoft Office 365 ATP Now Helps Analyze Phishing Attacks

Microsoft Office 365 ATP Now Helps Analyze Phishing Attacks Microsoft announced the rollout of the Office 365 Advanced Threat Protection (ATP) Campaign Views feature in public preview, a new capability designed to provide security teams with an overview of the attack flow behind phishing attacks against their organization.

Sn**ch ransomware reboots PCs in Windows Safe Mode to bypass antivirus apps | ZDNet

Sn**ch ransomware reboots PCs in Windows Safe Mode to bypass antivirus apps | ZDNet Unlike most ransomware strains, the Sn**ch ransomware also steals files from infected networks.

A new Windows 10 ransomware threat? Examining claims of a ‘potentially unstoppable’ vulnerability

A new Windows 10 ransomware threat? Examining claims of a ‘potentially unstoppable’ vulnerability Security company Nyotron recently announced that it found a new vulnerability in Microsoft’s Windows 10 that could be used in ransomware attacks. Nyotron released details of what it called a…

How to Choose the Right Processor for Your Laptop

How to Choose the Right Processor for Your Laptop Want more speed and power? Here's what you need to know before laptop shopping.

This fake software update tries to download malware onto your PC even when you click 'later' | ZDNet

This fake software update tries to download malware onto your PC even when you click 'later' | ZDNet Cyber crooks are using hacked websites to fool visitors into downloading trojan malware that can take over their PCs.

Seriously, Update Your Old Windows 7 PCs and Windows Servers Right Now

Seriously, Update Your Old Windows 7 PCs and Windows Servers Right Now We’ve made several posts over the past year about “BlueKeep,” a serious exploit present in Windows 7's remote desktop protocol (RDP) that could allow a hacker to take control of someone’s PC. Hell, we even covered recent news about the first successful use of BlueKeep attacks earlier this we...

A scam targeting Americans over the phone has resulted in millions of dollars lost to hackers. Don't be the next victim.

A scam targeting Americans over the phone has resulted in millions of dollars lost to hackers. Don't be the next victim. A whopping 26,379 people reported being a victim of some sort of phishing scam. Together they reported nearly $50 million in losses.

How to Prepare Your PC for Windows 10's November Update

How to Prepare Your PC for Windows 10's November Update Microsoft is readying the public release of its next major Windows 10 update, version 1909. These major releases show up twice a year, first in spring then again in the fall, and tend to include a number of new features, updates, and patches. However, they can also come with some major bugs and anno...

Warnings Issued For Millions Of Microsoft Windows 10 Users

Warnings Issued For Millions Of Microsoft Windows 10 Users New Windows 10 warnings have been issued which millions of users need to know about...