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Mac Vulnerability Permits Unauthorized Login

by Mike Foster | Nov 29, 2017 | Apple, Cybersecurity, High Sierra, Mac Protection, Operating Systems, Technology Security

Apple’s newest operating system has a serious vulnerability that can allow someone else to logon to your Mac. Here’s what to do:  First, see if you are vulnerable. Click on the apple symbol on the top left of your screen, then choose About This Mac. If you have macOS...

A Secret Operating System is Running Inside Your Computers

by Mike Foster | Nov 28, 2017 | Cyber Security, Cybersecurity, MINIX, Operating Systems, Ring Potential Three

If this gives you a sinking feeling, it should. What most people don’t know is that, if your computer uses an Intel brand CPU, there is a hidden microprocessor dedicated to running a second operating system called MINIX. And MINIX is running right now. That’s right....

Portable Radios Can Replace Family Phones

by Mike Foster | Nov 21, 2017 | Family Cyber Safety, phones

This is the time of the year when youngsters remind parents that all of their friends have phones, the latest model is out, and everyone is getting one! Some parents ask if there is an alternative. Yes. If you want to be able to reach them when they are off playing...

Wireless Security is Broken & What You Need to Do

by Mike Foster | Oct 17, 2017 | Cyber Security, Cyber Security Breach, Cybersecurity, KRACK, wi-fi best practices, wi-fi safety, wi-fi security

Many organizations rely on a wireless password to protect their Wi-Fi networks. Behind the scenes, that password is used as part of a security protocol called WPA2. An attack, dubbed KRACK, has been announced that breaks that security. The attack can permit attackers...
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