Drupal Content Management System’s ‘Highly Critical’ Vulnerability Warning
NEW YORK – If you’re running the Drupal Content Management System on any of your websites its time to ensure you’ve updated its core as soon as possible. On March 28,
Category: Security Issues
Another 150,000,000 Users’ Data Breached via Free Smartphone App ‘MyFitnessPal’
NEW YORK – On March 29, 2018, athletic wear company Under Armour® has announced that an unauthorized party gained access to the data tied to its free smartphone app, MyFitnessPal. The data
The Question Is Not “If” You’ve Been Compromised; It’s How Many Times?
NEW YORK – If you haven’t done business with one of the companies in this extensive list, you probably do not live on planet Earth with the rest of us.
Orbitz, AmexTravel; Victims of Latest Data Breach Effecting 880,000 Customers
NEW YORK – If you travel and like to use third party travel sites to find discounts you may be one of the latest co-victims of a data breach by
Wouldn’t You Gladly Give-up a Little Bit of Privacy for So Much Better Security?
NEW YORK, NY – Imagine a World in which you allowed, or even specifically created your own little environment where all of your private communications and discussions could be monitored
Just Some Fun With an Online Classifieds Scammer from Craigslist, That’s All
NEW YORK, NY – There are so many scams out there these days; they are literally everywhere. Sometimes I like to learn from them and I often will write about
Bad News: Beware and “Be Aware” of “Meltdown” and “Spectre” Vulnerabilities
NEW YORK, NY – As the title suggests, you should both Beware, and “Be Aware” of these new security vulnerabilities that effect pretty much every Intel processor since 1995. I say
Big Deal: Another Popular WordPress Plugin Purchased by Nefarious User
NEW YORK – A few months ago in September, I wrote about a plugin (Display Widgets Plugin) which was sold to someone who used it to compromise over 200,000 websites
Be Prepared for Clever Scams & Tactics
I often write about security, privacy and other important personal safety issues such as being and keeping aware of security vulnerabilities, email threats and phishing scams….. It is often very simple
New Threat to WordPress Sites Designed to Bypass All Ordinary Security Measures
NEW YORK, NY – It seems like a new security threat is born each day; maybe that is because there is. For those who operate WordPress sites, including myself, there
Phishing: Watch-out for New Dangerous Godaddy Email Phishing Attempt
NEW YORK, NY – This is just a quick reminder to remain vigilant of all sorts of threats from hackers, email-spoofers, phishers and scammers; you can never let your guard
US Fortune 500 Businesses, Their Domain Name Characteristics, and Secure Status
NEW YORK, NY – Each year Fortune Magazine publishes a list of the largest companies in the United States by revenue. Below is the list for 2016. Also below, are some
I’m Going Save Lots of Money on My Domains; Here’s How You’ll Save Too
NEW YORK – Unless you have been living under a virtual rock for the last year or so, you should be well aware that the “Google Gods” will be forcing
Weak Attempt at Phishing Network Solutions Account Holders
LONG ISLAND, NY – Network Solutions is a popular provider of domain names and web hosting accounts in addition to other tools used for Internet services. They’re a common target
Major Security Vulnerability Due to IDN Domains; Don’t Get Phished Out of Business
NEW YORK, NY – This is the most dangerous and convincing phishing trick I have ever seen before. It’s so amazingly horrible it will fool even the smartest computer users
Misfortune Anyone? This Dangerous Vulnerability Could Be Lurking In Your Network Router
NEW YORK, NY – Misfortune Anyone? Today, WordFence [I really love these people], a company whom distributes a popular security plugin for WordPress websites, released a great article about a
iCloud Ransom: Will Hackers Wipe 627 Million Apple Devices on April 7th 2017?
NEW YORK, NY – Apple products have changed our lives incredibly over the last several years. IPhones, iPads, Macs, and all the rest provide many benefits making our lives a
Basically: How to Make a Good Website from a Domain Name; Layman’s Terms
NEW YORK, NY – Sometimes a simple explanation of how to do something can go a very long way. That is what we are doing this evening, we’re going over
New York Releases Tips to Avoid Falling Victim to Cybercrime; Commemorates National Data Privacy Day
NEW YORK, NY – A host of New York State government agencies today announced important tips consumers and businesses can follow to protect their online privacy and information from unscrupulous
Expense Report: Domainers to See Increase in Costs via Secure Browser Requirements
Over the last year, buzz on SSL use in general has been skyrocketing due to increased hacking and search engine requirements. Now, web browsers will instill even more urgency for
No More Procrastinating on Two Factor Authenticating Protect Your Domains
There is one thing that can come between you and your business regardless of whom you are and how safe you feel your security procedures might be and that’s theft
Verizon Wireless Phishing Email: Scams & How to Avoid Them (Part 2)
Back in May 17th 2012 I wrote a very detailed post about a fake Verizon Wireless phishing email I received. I decided to write the post because I know there