2013 Security Roundup: Cashing In On Digital Information
2013 was another year marked by many changes – for good and bad – in the threat landscape. Some threats waned, others grew significantly, while completely new threats emerged and made life difficult for users. What remained constant, however, were the threats against the safety of digital information. In this entry, we present some of […] more…Adobe’s emergency patch for Reader and Acrobat is here
Adobe has released the emergency update for Reader and Acrobat that it promised late last week. The company decided to get a move on to deal with a newly-reported vulnerability that was actively being exploited, at least on Windows and the Mac. The timeline has been pretty swift: 2012-02-12: Bug reported in a blog […] more…Adobe to patch Reader zero-day this week
Adobe on Saturday said it would release an emergency patch for two Reader zero-day vulnerabilities this week. Hackers have already been exploiting the bugs using rigged PDF documents sent as email attachments. “Adobe plans to make available updates for Adobe Reader and Acrobat … during the week of February 18, 2013,” the company said in […] more…Adobe: Protection for critical zero-day exploit not on by default
The recently discovered zero-day attacks targeting critical vulnerabilities in Adobe’s ubiquitous Reader application are able to bypass recently added security defenses unless end users manually make changes to default settings, company officials said. Tags: Security Adobe more…Zero-Day Vulnerability Hits Adobe Reader
Zero-day season is far from over as reports indicate that an exploit were found targeting zero-day vulnerabilities for certain versions of Adobe Reader. This discovery came on the heels of the recent Adobe Flash Player incident that occurred last week. In the related samples we gathered, the exploit is disguised as a .PDF file (detected […] more…Adobe Reader/Acrobat XI Vulnerable, Et Cetera
Adobe is investigating an Adobe Reader & Acrobat XI (and earlier) zero-day exploit. Details: Adobe Reader and Acrobat Vulnerability Report Consider mitigating your Adobe Reader usage until there’s an update from Adobe. And speaking of Adobe updates, there’s one for Flash Player: Check your version of Flash Player here. There will be another Java update […] more…Zero-Day Vulnerabilities Found in Adobe Flash Player
Adobe released an out-of-band update for two critical zero-day vulnerabilities just a few days in advance to its regular monthly patch cycle. The Buffer overflow vulnerability (CVE-2013-0633), which exists in Flash Player can lead to remote code execution or denial of service conditions when exploited. This vulnerability, which has been exploited in the wild, targets […] more…Microsoft, Adobe Start 2013 with Security Updates
To jumpstart the new year, both Microsoft and Adobe release their security updates today. Microsoft, in particular, releases seven bulletins to address 12 vulnerabilities while Adobe issues its fix for Adobe Reader and Acrobat. Two of the seven bulletins from Microsoft are tagged as Critical as they could lead to remote code execution, in which […] more…Microsoft and Adobe issue first Patch Tuesday of 2013
The first Patch Tuesday of 2013 is here and there are plenty of important fixes to download including two critical Windows flaws and critical updates to Adobe Reader and Adobe Flash Player. more…6 Tips for a Safer and Easier Telemedicine Visit
We’ve all been there. It’s the middle of the night and you wake up to a sad and sniffly kiddo shuffling into your room. Yup, looks like someone has a temperature. You phone the on-call doctor to make sure it’s nothing serious and then set an alarm so you can make an appointment when the […] more…5 Ransomware Threats Canadians Need to Know
Every day you place your personal information in the hands of companies and trust that it will remain safe. However, what happens when external threats jeopardize your personal data security, especially while working remotely? The transition to remote work environments and consumers’ online habits have made it more difficult for Canadian employees and consumers to protect their personal information. This challenge is primarily […] more…Watch Out for These 3 Online Job Scams
If you recently found yourself looking for a new job, you are far from alone. According to the Institute of Labor Economics, more Canadians were seeking new employment opportunities at the height of the pandemic than during the previous three recessions combined. Job hunters only used to have to worry about the clarity of their cover letters and impressing interviewers. Now, however, […] more…The Rise of the Dark Web Gig Economy
The gig economy has become more prevalent in today’s world with the appeal and necessity of flexible work opportunities. Many take advantage of short-term contracts, side jobs, and freelance work to retain more control over how they spend their day and earn their income. However, the proliferation of these flexible work opportunities has transcended into […] more…How to Prepare for Your Child’s First Smartphone
If only more things in life came with training wheels; a child’s first smartphone could certainly use some. Like taking off the training wheels and riding out into the neighborhood for the first time, a smartphone opens an entirely new world for children. There are apps, social media, group chats with friends, TikTok stars, and the joy of simply being “in” with their classmates and […] more…How to Teach Kids About Online Safety: A Guide
Kids are online now more than ever, not just during free time, but also during school time. It is impossible to always peek over their shoulder, and depending on their age, they may grow tired of a POS (aka parent over shoulder). The internet can be a dangerous place, but with the right education, kids can navigate hazards and remain safe and calm while online. Check out this online safety guide on […] more…Avoid Making Costly Mistakes with Your Mobile Payment Apps
There used to be a time when one roommate split the cost of rent with another by writing a check. Who still owns a checkbook these days? Of course, those days are nearly long gone, in large part thanks to “peer to peer” (P2P) mobile payment apps, like Venmo, Zelle, or Cash App. Now with a simple click on an app, you can transfer your friend money for brunch before you even […] more…More information
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