The following alerts have been updated to reflect new and important security protection schemes:
5/12/2017: Wanna Cry ransomware is spreading fast. It exploits a Microsoft bug that was patched in March 2017. It is more infectious because it can spread throughout a local network.
WannaKiwi – Decrypts files WannaCryp ransomware. Do not reboot after getting infected.
A basic lesson in patching right away and stop running old Operating systems. Microsoft took the unusual step to put out a Windows XP, 8 , Windows Server 2003 patch to help stop this. If you use any of these OS’s, upgrade to Windows 10 now.
4/12/2017: 2 easy ways to increase your security and not have to constantly update are:
4/4/2017: Google Project Zero has found a major flaw in a WiFi chip that is used on many Android and iPhones. Hackers can run malware on devices. Apple iOS 10.3.1 and newer fixes the bug. Android patches are rolling out soon. Make sure you update your device. Any phone that does not get security updates any more, should be recycled and replaced.
3/16/2017: Matthew Green, a well respected cryptographer and professor at Johns Hopkins has a great article discussing Secure Computing – Desktops vs Smartphones, iOS vs Android and more..
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