Wednesday, June 21, 2023

Apple releases iOS 16.5.1 iPadOS 16.5.1 June 21, 2023

  Security fixes. Recommended for All Users.   A few bug fixes

iOS 16.5.1

iPadOS 16.5.1

macOS Ventura 13.4.1

watchOS 8.8.1 watchOS 9.5.2

iOS 15.7.7

macOS Monterey 12.6.7

Monday, June 12, 2023

Zacks customer database hacked and published June 12, 2023

 Zacks Investment Research has reportedly suffered a data breach affecting 8.8 million customer records.

 The data could contain email addresses, usernames, unsalted passwords, addresses, phone numbers, first and last names, and other data.

 Zacks customer should be advised of a potential use of this stolen and published data in account hijacking, phishing, credential stuffing and other attacks. 

 Zacks customer should change their passwords.



Tuesday, June 6, 2023

Yet Another Chrome Browser Security Update 5-June-2023

  Another zero-day flaw.

Update Chrome to version 114.0.5735.110 for Windows

Update Chrome to version 114.0.5735.106 for Mac & Linux.

Other Chromium based browsers may follow with their updates.

Friday, June 2, 2023

Williamson County Clerk's Office announcing Property Fraud Alert program

 Property Fraud Alert program is a notification service that alerts subscribers is a document with their name is submitted to the County Clerk's Recording office.

 Subscribers can choose the method of contact that works for them.

 Subscribers can then go online to view the document(s).

 The FBI warns that property and mortgage fraud are fastest growing crimes in the country.

To subscribe: https://www.propertyfraudalert.com/TXWilliamson

Friday, May 26, 2023

Daam Android malware has access to sensitive data

  India's Computer Emergency Response Team  CERT-In.

Daam can bypass Anti-virus. Daam is distributed via websites and applications downloaded from untrusted sources.

 Once loaded the malware steals sensitive data: reading history, bookmarks, call logs, taking screen shots, accessing past screenshots, intercepting SMS, down loading and uploading files.

 Daam deletes most files after encrypting them with AES.

 Enhanced cautions on clicking on links in email, web sites, or popups. Using only trusted sites. We all know the drill. 

 Awareness, Preparedness, Understanding.

Monday, May 22, 2023

HP Officejet 902x printers Bad firmware

  Your HP Officejet Pro model 902x show error 83c0000B?

HP now indicating a bad firmware update from May 8 may be the problem.

 No current update as to when to expect a fix.