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Update Now If You Run This WordPress Plugin

Update Now If You Run This WordPress Plugin

Update Now If You Run This WordPress Plugin Millions of people around the world have leveraged the awesome power of WordPress to build their sites. Whether for personal or business use, WordPress has the flexibility and functionality to create just about any type of site you can dream...

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Happy Mother’s Day to all of the wonderful moms out there. Thank you for all that you do!⁣
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We wish you a fun and relaxing day - you deserve it!⁣

Beware Zip Attachments In Emails Could Be Qbot Malware

Beware Zip Attachments In Emails Could Be Qbot Malware

Beware Zip Attachments In Emails Could Be Qbot Malware The owners of the Qbot botnet are changing things up. The botnet's normal Modus Operandi for distributing their signature Qbot malware has been to push their malicious code via phishing emails which contain Microsoft Office documents laden with poisoned macros....

This Banking Malware Can Fake Calls From Your Bank

This Banking Malware Can Fake Calls From Your Bank

This Banking Malware Can Fake Calls From Your Bank There's a new strain of malware that specifically targets Android users that you should be aware of. Dubbed simply 'Fakecalls,' it is a banking trojan that boasts a powerful new ability we haven't seen before in the malware world. It...

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Large Company Snap-On Tools Recently Hit By Data Breach

Large Company Snap-On Tools Recently Hit By Data Breach

Large Company Snap-On Tools Recently Hit By Data Breach If you have any tools in your garage, odds are good that at least a few of them are Snap-on tools. The brand is ubiquitous in the United States and the company is one of the leading manufacturers globally. They...

Hackers don’t take vacation! They are working 24/7 to get into your network.⁣
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Make sure you’re protected year-round!⁣

Microsoft Edge Gets Overall Performance Boost

Microsoft Edge Gets Overall Performance Boost

Microsoft Edge Gets Overall Performance Boost If you rely on Microsoft's Edge browser to surf the web, you're in luck. The Redmond Giant has recently made some modifications to the browser's 'sleeping tabs' feature, which improves its overall performance and responsiveness. The Sleeping Tabs feature began...

Just because you’re required to enter a password does NOT mean the WiFi is secure.⁣
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They may not have proper security systems in place, which will put you at risk while you’re using it.⁣
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Or, a sneaky hacker could set up a similar name (Like CoffeeCafe1 instead of CoffeeCafe) and use the same password so you connect to their WiFi instead.⁣
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It’s best to not risk it at all and just use a VPN. If you need one, send us a DM!⁣
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HP Warns Users About Critical Security Vulnerability

HP Warns Users About Critical Security Vulnerability

HP Warns Users About Critical Security Vulnerability Are you one of the legions of users who rely on the Teradici PCoIP client? If so, be aware that whether you're running Windows, Linux, or macOS, there's a raft of new critical security vulnerabilities you need to be aware...

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Windows 11 Will Soon Get New Security Features

Windows 11 Will Soon Get New Security Features

Windows 11 Will Soon Get New Security Features If you're a member of the Windows Insiders group, you may already be aware of this. If you missed the company's announcement be on the lookout for some new security improvements in upcoming releases. Microsoft has been playing an increasingly...

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Sharkbot Malware Found In Several Android Antivirus Apps

Sharkbot Malware Found In Several Android Antivirus Apps

Sharkbot Malware Found In Several Android Antivirus Apps If you own an Android device, odds are excellent that your go-to source for apps of any kind is the Google Play Store. That includes antivirus apps to help keep your device safe. Unfortunately, the hackers of the world are...

Work Smarter, Not Harder — Tech Tips That Will Take You To The Next Level

Work Smarter, Not Harder — Tech Tips That Will Take You To The Next Level

Work Smarter, Not Harder — Tech Tips That Will Take You To The Next Level Most business owners want nothing more than for their businesses to be successful. This is much easier said than done since there are so many variables involved. One of the most frequent that can be difficult to control is employee...

Stay Compliant By Upping Your Cyber Security Practices

Stay Compliant By Upping Your Cyber Security Practices

Stay Compliant By Upping Your Cyber Security Practices If you own or operate a business, there are plenty of things you must do to ensure success. You have to make the right hiring decisions; develop a product or service that you can sell; build relationships with clients, employees...

VMWare Products Need Patched Now For Security Risks

VMWare Products Need Patched Now For Security Risks

VMWare Products Need Patched Now For Security Risks If you use certain VMWAre products, be aware that the company has recently identified and issued a patch for a total of five critical security vulnerabilities. These are being tracked as: CVE-2022022954 (This issue is a server-side template injection remote...

Is your private data being bought, sold, or traded by hackers on the dark web?⁣
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Are you going to wait until you’re in the middle of a data breach to find out?⁣
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Get your FREE Dark Web Scan and find out in 24 hours or less if your information is on the dark web. - https://www.upstatetechsupport.com/dark-web-scan/⁣

Millions Of Cash App Users Had Their Data Breached

Millions Of Cash App Users Had Their Data Breached

Millions Of Cash App Users Had Their Data Breached Do you use the popular smartphone app 'Cash App?' If so, you're certainly not alone. It is wildly popular and used by millions of people around the world. As one of the most wildly popular things on the web, that...

While you’re spring cleaning the garage, attic, or closet, take some time and clean out your desktop!⁣
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You’ll likely be surprised how many old files, folders, applications and more are saved on your hard drive.⁣
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Clear out some space! Your computer will run faster AND deleting old programs that haven’t been updated can help protect you from hackers.⁣

Cracked Software Downloads Are Spreading FFDroider Malware

Cracked Software Downloads Are Spreading FFDroider Malware

Cracked Software Downloads Are Spreading FFDroider Malware There's a new malware threat to keep an eye out for according to researchers from Zscaler. Dubbed FFDroider, this one is known for hijacking a variety of social media accounts and stealing credentials and cookies stores in web browsers. Given...

This information ALWAYS shocks people. Who is really the scheming mind behind data breaches?⁣
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Swipe to find out the most common tactics they use!⁣
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Did you know this? Most people never guess state-affiliated actors!⁣

AMD Finds Issue That Causes CPU To Be Overclocked

AMD Finds Issue That Causes CPU To Be Overclocked

AMD Finds Issue That Causes CPU To Be Overclocked Over the past few weeks, there's been a bit of an uproar on various social media channels. Many AMD users are reporting inexplicable changes to their BIOS settings which users were never asked to approve. AMD began investigating the issue...

Your devices contain a lot of sensitive information, which could fall into the wrong hands if they’re not disposed of properly.⁣
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Wipe them clean before throwing them away or donating them!⁣
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What early phones did you have? The classic flip phone? The slide? The Razer? It was less important to make sure to erase data back then.⁣
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Apple Released Zero Day Hack Fix For Devices And Computers

Apple Released Zero Day Hack Fix For Devices And Computers

Apple Released Zero Day Hack Fix For Devices And Computers If you're an Apple user and you have an iPhone, a Mac, or both, you'll want to grab the company's most recent security update. The latest release pushes out fixes for a pair of zero-day vulnerabilities that researchers have seen...

Did you know that 37% of malicious email attachment types are .doc and .dot?⁣
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If you get an attachment from an unknown source, DON’T open it! Forward it to your IT team for investigation.⁣

Upgrade Now To Fix iPhone Battery Issues

Upgrade Now To Fix iPhone Battery Issues

Upgrade Now To Fix iPhone Battery Issues Do you have an iPhone? If so, are you running IOS 15.4? If you are, you may have noticed an unusual power drain on your battery that's dramatically shortening the life per charge. That's the kiss of death for any...

Critical Security Issues Might Affect Many HP Printers

Critical Security Issues Might Affect Many HP Printers

Critical Security Issues Might Affect Many HP Printers Do you have an HP LaserJet Pro, a Pagewide Pro, an OfficeJet, Enterprise, Large Format, or DeskJet printer at your home or in your office? If so, then be aware that your machine is likely vulnerable to at least one...

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This New Malware Wants To Steal Your Data

This New Malware Wants To Steal Your Data

This New Malware Wants To Steal Your Data A nasty new malware strain has recently been spotted in the wilds by researchers at zScaler. Dubbed 'BlackGuard' the malicious code has been found on a variety of Russian underground Blackhat forums. It is offered as a service and anyone...

According to researchers at HP, there's a new threat to worry about. Hackers have recently begun disguising malware as Windows 11 upgrades and are using them to target Windows 10 users who are anxious to move to Microsoft's latest OS.⁣
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Click the link below to learn more-⁣
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https://www.upstatetechsupport.com/2022/02/28/malware-disguised-as-windows-11-upgrade-targets-windows-10-users/⁣

This Android Malware Will Steal Your Facebook Credentials

This Android Malware Will Steal Your Facebook Credentials

This Android Malware Will Steal Your Facebook Credentials Do you have an Android device? Even if you don't, you know someone who does. Google is incredibly good at spotting poisoned copies of apps on its Play Store and getting rid of them before they can spread to the...

Phishing emails are constantly evolving. These days, hackers can make their emails look like they're coming from your bank or a sender you know.⁣
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It's important to learn about red flags, such as fake email addresses, bad grammar, and malicious URLs, to recognize phishing emails and keep your company safe from hackers.⁣
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Get in touch with our team to find out how we can help educate your employees on what to look for!

Some Microsoft’s Source Code Was Stolen By Hacker Group

Some Microsoft’s Source Code Was Stolen By Hacker Group

Some Microsoft’s Source Code Was Stolen By Hacker Group Microsoft recently confirmed that an account belonging to one of their employees was compromised by the Lapsus$ hacking group, which allowed them to abscond with portions of the company's source code. Yes, you read that correctly. Microsoft got hacked. They...