What is HTTPS?

What is HTTPS?

Very few internet users understand the meaning of the padlock icon in their web browser’s address bar. It represents HTTPS. It’s a security feature that authenticates websites. It also protects the information users submit to them. Let’s go over some...
OSX.Dok: The Old Mac Malware Gets a Facelift

OSX.Dok: The Old Mac Malware Gets a Facelift

In yet another sign that Apple computers are no longer being ignored by hackers, a successful piece of Windows-based malware has been rewritten for MacOS. Instead of encrypting data and holding it for ransom, OSX.Dok skips the extortion and simply steals your bank...

Homographs: The Phishing Craze That Blindsides Users

Most phishing attacks involve hiding malicious hyperlinks hidden behind enticing ad images or false-front URLs. Whatever the strategy is, phishing almost always relies on users clicking a link before checking where it really leads. But even the most cautious users may...
Microsoft Word Bug: What You Need to Know

Microsoft Word Bug: What You Need to Know

Software developers and hackers are in a constant game of cat and mouse. When cybercriminals find new security bugs to exploit, tech companies have to quickly release a solution that secures those vulnerabilities. Just this month, Microsoft released a patch to...