Monthly Archives: February 2024

Best Checkbook Software for Windows [10 Powerful Apps]

Looking for the best checkbook software for Windows? I’ve got you covered. With the rise of digital banking and online transactions, it’s important to have a reliable tool to manage your finances. In this guide, I tested the leading apps in the field and boiled it down to the top 10. Read on to learn […]

CyberLink ColorDirector 365 Review: Is It Any Good?

If you’re looking for a comprehensive CyberLink ColorDirector 365 review, you’ve come to the right place. In this post, I’ll cover ColorDirector’s essential features, and share my experience with this color grading software. Without further ado, let’s begin! Features CyberLink’s ColorDirector 365 tool offers many features to give your videos a professional yet vibrant look. […]

Hashtag Trending Feb.21- LockBit website goes down; Microsoft takes on Nvidia; Online backlash against OpenAI

An international effort has brought down the notorious LockBit ransomware gang, Microsoft has developed its own tech to replace Nvidia and a huge backlash against OpenAI on social media.    All this and more on the “Jeez, you take one long weekend and the world explodes” edition of Hashtag Trending. I’m your host Jim Love, […]

Cybersecurity for Healthcare—Diagnosing the Threat Landscape and Prescribing Solutions for Recovery

On Thanksgiving Day 2023, while many Americans were celebrating, hospitals across the U.S. were doing quite the opposite. Systems were failing. Ambulances were diverted. Care was impaired. Hospitals in three states were hit by a ransomware attack, and in that moment, the real-world repercussions came to light—it wasn’t just computer networks that were brought to a […]

New ‘VietCredCare’ Stealer Targeting Facebook Advertisers in Vietnam

Facebook advertisers in Vietnam are the target of a previously unknown information stealer dubbed VietCredCare at least since August 2022. The malware is “notable for its ability to automatically filter out Facebook session cookies and credentials stolen from compromised devices, and assess whether these accounts manage business profiles and if they maintain a positive Meta ad credit

Signal Introduces Usernames, Allowing Users to Keep Their Phone Numbers Private

End-to-end encrypted (E2EE) messaging app Signal said it’s piloting a new feature that allows users to create unique usernames (not to be confused with profile names) and keep the phone numbers away from prying eyes. “If you use Signal, your phone number will no longer be visible to everyone you chat with by default,” Signal’s […]

Google Meet now allows pinning of chat messages in video meetings

Days after announcing ‘companion mode’ support for Google Meet mobile client, the Mountain View tech firm announced that users can now pin their chat messages in video meetings. However, the ability to pin chat messages is available only for desktop users, similar to the companion mode at launch. If you’re Google Meet on a PC […]

Apple says it spent “tens of thousands of hours” on the DMA App Store solution after Microsoft complains

Apple’s attempt to comply with the European Union’s Digital Markets Act (DMA) by opening its App Store is encountering significant challenges. The proposed changes, aimed at addressing concerns over Apple’s dominance in the mobile app market, face criticism from rivals and developers, raising questions about their effectiveness and compliance with the regulations. Apple will allow […]

Russian Hackers Target Ukraine with Disinformation and Credential-Harvesting Attacks

Cybersecurity researchers have unearthed a new influence operation targeting Ukraine that leverages spam emails to propagate war-related disinformation. The activity has been linked to Russia-aligned threat actors by Slovak cybersecurity company ESET, which also identified a spear-phishing campaign aimed at a Ukrainian defense company in October 2023 and a European Union agency in November 2023

Microsoft clarifies that physical discs for Xbox are here to stay

Recent discussions have sparked questions about Microsoft’s commitment to physical discs for Xbox games. Phil Spencer, CEO of Microsoft Gaming, recently addressed concerns surrounding the future of physical discs for Xbox games. He emphasized the company’s continued support for physical media, stating that their strategy does not hinge solely on everyone transitioning to digital purchases. […]