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Google Announces the End of Google+ After a Data Breach
Cybersecurity Flaws at Google+ Left Windows Open for Hackers to Infiltrate Alphabet Inc. failed to properly manage online security for their Google+ project, and now the company is planning on ending consumer operations permanently. In 2015 the bug was originally spotted. It was fixed in 2018, but Google did not inform their users until the Wall Street Journal posted an article on the topic. In an era where social networks are comprising user data, it brings up an important discussion of how much information we add to each program, website, and interaction online will provide opportunities for hackers to misuse
Apple Releases a Statement on the Meltdown and Spectre Vulnerabilities
Processors by Intel, AMD and ARM May Be Effected A new computer virus has hit millions of devices by Microsoft and Apple. These vulnerabilities are currently known as Meltdown and Spectre. Currently Microsoft, Google and Apple are all working on patches to help resolve this issue. Meltdown and Spectre uses a technique that abuse memory on digital devices. It involves the misuse of the computer's kernel as a malicious app running on a device. Google has reported three known variants of the issue: Variant 1: bounds check bypass (CVE-2017-5753) Variant 2: branch target injection (CVE-2017-5715) Variant 3: rogue data cache load
A Lack Of Transparency at Apple with iPhones Creates A Poor User Experience
iPhone, iPads and Other Devices Experience A Problem of Security and User Experience Apple is in hot water following a series of lawsuits filed against them for not providing adequate information on the shelf life to their products. Experienced consumers with decades of history with digital devices have come to expect two to three years of use from different devices. After a series of security updates, the devices start to slow down from the software taking up more room in comparison to the hardware. Reuters reported recently on Apple's move to slow down iPhones: “Rather than curing the battery defect by
Attend AWS Summit Chicago to Learn more about Cloud Computing and New Technology
The AWS Summit Chicago will be taking place this upcoming July 26 & 27 at the McCormick Place Lakeside Center in downtown Chicago. Guests will be able to connect with individuals within the tech community to learn and network together. The event hosts a unique 'Security Jam' that provides a creative space for developers and engineers to explore new forms of security trends in cloud computing. AWS Summit Chicago will host a wide range of workshops, meetings, keynotes and events to experience. Overall, everyone can learn something for AWS Summit Chicago, but they do help guide those with more work
Netflix Hack Strikes Season 5 to Orange Is the New Black
Netflix experienced an issue of theft and hacking that took place at Larson Studios, a postproduction service in Los Angeles, during late 2016 or early in 2017. The hackers will remain anonymous, but the issue of stealing digital files from major streaming networks is a serious problem. The New York Times reported: 'Netflix had announced this year that Season 5 of “Orange Is the New Black” would be released June 9, and it was not immediately clear whether it planned to move up the release date.' Leaked content is a major problem for film and music. Major record labels and studios
Holiday Shopping Guide: Securing your identity and purchases
The 2015 shopping security checklist for Cyber Monday The 2015 holiday shopping season has officially began. Our credit and debit cards are in full force out in the cyber world. If you’re reading this you’ve survived the first round of holiday get-togethers. With Black Friday out of the way, consumers that prefer to shop online will be looking forward to the Cyber Monday sales just around the corner. While you’re busy checking items off your lists, one often overlooked item should be in bold at the top: security. As you hastily jump on deals that won’t last long, the risk
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iPhone, iPads and Other Devices Experience A Problem of Security and User
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