What is a Class 7 MOT?
MOTs are needed for nearly all vehicles in the UK, but there are different classes for different types of vehicle. For example, for a normal family car that can carry up to a maximum of eight passengers, a Class 4 MOT is required. This is by far the most common type of MOT that is […] more…Wipro breach highlights third-party risk from large IT services providers
IT services outsourcing giant Wipro has been breached and some of its customers have been targeted by attackers as a result. Revealed by cybersecurity journalist Brian Krebs and later confirmed by the company, the attack was what Wipro described as advanced and persistent phishing emails involving “zero-day malware”. [ Check out these 11 phishing prevention […] more…Update: Reminder: Alerts and email notifications associated with alerts.it.psu.edu will be retired on April 17
Reminder: Alerts and email notifications associated with alerts.it.psu.edu will be retired on April 17. If you want to request an alert, please see the updated Penn State IT Alerts Process (http://smo.psu.edu/updated-it-alerts-process/) or call the on-duty Incident Manager at 814-867-0295. Alert Information: An updated Penn State IT Alerts process (http://smo.psu.edu/updated-it-alerts-process/) will result in the discontinuation of […] more…What are the Benefits of Massage Therapy for Pain Relief?
A therapeutic massage sounds amazing doesn’t it! But, it’s not just used for helping people relax, as many experts believe that it is perfect for pain relief also. A massage for the purpose of pain relief involves the massage therapist using their hands, or elbows, to help solve a back problem, for example. A therapeutic […] more…The Benefits of a New Smart Thermostat
There are many benefits you can realize by installing a new smart thermostat for your home HVAC system. Aside from the programmable features, the ability to control and monitor your home HVAC system remotely is above and beyond anything your current “dumb” thermostat can offer. Here are some basic beneficial features you can get from […] more…Large-scale SIM swap fraud
Introduction SIM swap fraud is a type of account takeover fraud that generally targets a weakness in two-factor authentication and two-step verification, where the second factor or step is an SMS or a call placed to a mobile telephone. The fraud centers around exploiting a mobile phone operator’s ability to seamlessly port a telephone number […] more…Update: Notice: Alerts and email notifications associated with alerts.it.psu.edu will be retired on April 17
Reminder: Alerts and email notifications associated with alerts.it.psu.edu will be retired on April 17. If you want to request an alert, please see the updated Penn State IT Alerts Process (http://smo.psu.edu/updated-it-alerts-process/) or call the on-duty Incident Manager at 814-867-0295. Alert Information: An updated Penn State IT Alerts process (http://smo.psu.edu/updated-it-alerts-process/) will result in the discontinuation of […] more…Attacks on Closed WordPress Plugins
The WordPress plugin repository team may “close” plugins and restrict downloads when they become aware of a security issue that the developer cannot fix quickly. However, bad actors are actively monitoring the WordPress plugin repository, paying close attention to these closed plugins. This may result in massive attacks if the attacker is able to identify the […] more…Gaza Cybergang Group1, operation SneakyPastes
Gaza Cybergang(s) is a politically motivated Arabic-language cyberthreat actor, actively targeting the MENA (Middle East North Africa) region, especially the Palestinian Territories. The confusion surrounding Gaza Cybergang’s activities, separation of roles and campaigns has been prevalent in the cyber community. For a while, the gang’s activities seemed scattered, involving different tools and methods, and different […] more…Top 5 eCommerce Platforms In UK
To begin with, the United Kingdom (UK) is paving the way for a future dominated by online retail. Many recent surveys indicated that the UK is the country that spent the most money each year on online shopping. As a result, more and more business owners are looking for a suitable eCommerce platform to start selling online. Now, there […] more…Digital Doppelgangers
Carding exists for over 20 years. And it is not dead yet. It is alive, and even more – it is being actively developed by cybercriminals. The “good” old method of entering stolen credit card information into online store forms to buy goods and services or using online payment system accounts for the same purpose […] more…Tips on Taking Your Essay to the Next Level
Writing essays can be a difficult process, mainly because writers haven’t properly followed good practice when embarking on their essay. So, with this in mind, here are some tips to make your essay as good as it possibly can be. Create an Outline It can be tempting to just power into the content of the […] more…Patch With March macOS Updates: Vulnerabilities May Expose Restricted Information, Enable Arbitrary Code Execution
By Juwei Lin Apple posted security updates for macOS vulnerabilities, two of which were disclosed by Trend Micro. CVE-2019-8519 is a bug in the graphic drivers installed in macOS Mojave 10.14.3 involving out-of-bound memory reading (OOB). The vulnerability can allow access to restricted information as it leads to a buffer overflow or segmentation fault. CVE-2019-8529 […] more…Payment Card Data Stolen From AeroGrow Website
AeroGrow International, the company that makes the popular AeroGarden smart countertop gardens, recently informed customers that their payment card information may have been compromised as a result of a cybersecurity incident impacting its website. read more more…Fasting For Surgery – What’s the Deal with That?
If you have undertaken a surgical operation before, it is common to be asked to “fast at least for six hours before your operation.” While this may present some important benefits and serve as a precautionary measure before anesthetics, the reasons behind doing so remains a mystery for many people. What is fasting? Fasting is […] more…Brexit and the Effects on the Value of the Pound and the Euro
Ever since the UK voted to exit the EU, there has been great volatility in the value of the pound and the euro. The markets don’t like uncertainty and there has been nothing but this since the referendum vote. Once the UK finally leaves the EU, there will then follow an “implementation period”, which is […] more…More information
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