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Malware Malady

Even though we’ve just stared into a new year, people have been  having all kinds of malware related issues. On Open Line With Paddy Daly I discuss a little bit about what malware is, how people can get infected and how to protect against it.

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Eastern Healthcare Crippled

A confirmed cyberattack on Newfoundland and Labrador’s health network has led to the cancellation of thousands of medical appointments across the province and forced some local health systems to revert to paper. On VOCM’s Morning Show I discuss the implications of this recent attack.

What Is Cryptojacking and How to Avoid This Coin-Mining Malware

What Is Cryptojacking and How to Avoid This Coin-Mining Malware

Your computer or mobile device might be helping criminals crank out thousands of dollars in online currency, and you wouldn’t even know it. A new hacking tool known as cryptojacking is on the rise, and it threatens to secretly use your computer or mobile device to generate online money for …..

Meltdown and Spectre bugs: How to protect your devices from the security chip flaw

Meltdown and Spectre bugs: How to protect your devices from the security chip flaw

A set of security flaws being called Meltdown and Spectre that have been found in most modern devices could allow hackers to steal personal information from your computer, smartphone and tablet. Researchers at Google and other academic institutions discovered the problem last year but have only disclosed it earlier this …..

It’s Been 25 Years Since The First Email Attachment. What Everyone Needs To Know.

It’s Been 25 Years Since The First Email Attachment. What Everyone Needs To Know.

Remember the old days when if you wanted to send someone a document or photos you had to put them into the mail or wrestle them through an office fax machine. Well all of that changed in 1992 with the invention of something wonderful called the email attachment first sent …..

Android Malware Poses As Chrome Update To Steal User Data

Android Malware Poses As Chrome Update To Steal User Data

Chrome, the web browser for Android users has always received updates through the Google Play Store, but users unaware of that may be more likely to fall prey to a newly discovered malware that steals calling, texting and banking information. Making matters worse, this malware is able to evade antivirus …..

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