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500 million hit by security breach

Posted on December 1, 2018December 1, 2018 by cynmackley

500 million folks were hit by the Marriott Starwood hotel security breach. Find out what you need to do to protect yourself.

Posted in Cyn's Tech Tips, Security Help, UncategorizedTagged credit card breach, cyber security, hackers, hotels, marriot, security breach, starwoodLeave a comment

Equifax: Up to 2.5 million more affected

Posted on October 5, 2017October 3, 2017 by cynmackley

Millions more were hit by the Equifax hack than originally thought.

Posted in Quick Tips, Security Help, UncategorizedTagged breach, equifax, hackers, id theft, security, social security numbersLeave a comment

Equifax slammed for data breach handling

Posted on September 10, 2017September 9, 2017 by cynmackley

Equifax is under fire for the way it's handling a massive data breach. Are they doing enough?

Posted in In The News, Security Help, Uncategorized, Using The InternetTagged data breach, equifax, hackers, security, social security numbers, using the internet1 Comment

Reminder: Multi-Factor Authentication Can Save Your Bacon

Posted on February 15, 2017 by cynmackley

A quick tip that could save you a lot of trouble with hackers.

Posted in E-Mail Help, Quick Tips, Security HelpTagged hackers, microsoft, multi-factor authentication, outlook.com, quick tips, security, two-factor authentication, windows2 Comments

New Ransomware Wants You To Infect Your Friends

Posted on December 20, 2016 by cynmackley

Would you trick your contacts to unlock your files? A nasty new ransomware gives you the chance.

Posted in Computer Terms, Security HelpTagged email scams, hackers, popcorn ransomware, ransomware, security3 Comments

In The News 11-18-16

Posted on November 17, 2016 by cynmackley

A county pays up to hijackers, did Facebook rock the vote, and millions of accounts exposed.

Posted in In The NewsTagged adultfriendfinder hacked, election, facebook, hackers, Mark Zuckerberg, ransomware, social mediaLeave a comment

Apple Gets Serious About Security – Offers Big Bug Bounty

Posted on August 9, 2016 by cynmackley

Apple is stepping up its game when it comes to stopping hacks. Why the company changed its mind and is now offering bug bounties.

Posted in In The News, iOS, Mac OS, Security Help, SmartphonesTagged apple, bug bounty, FBI, hackers, ios, mac, security, Terrorists, unlocking phonesLeave a comment

In The News 05/13/16

Posted on May 12, 2016 by cynmackley

57 million accounts compromised, Free Windows 10 is almost over, and 10-year-old earns $10,000 bounty from Facebook.

Posted in In The NewsTagged 10-year-old earns bounty, facebook, hackers, instagram, microsoft, security breach, Windows 10Leave a comment

In The News 03-18-2016

Posted on March 17, 2016 by cynmackley

Hackers take out a power grid, Amazon Echo gets little sisters, and trouble for a huge Kickstarter item.

Posted in In The NewsTagged amazon, BlackEnergy Trojan, Coolest Cooler, Dot, echo, hackers, in the news, kickstarter, power grid, Russia, smart home, Tap, Ukraine, virtual assistantLeave a comment

In The News 03-11-16

Posted on March 10, 2016 by cynmackley

Hackers shut down a hospital with ransomware, 5G is coming, and Vizio looks to switch to Chromecast.

Posted in In The News, Security Help, TV TechTagged 5G, cell phones, Chromecast, data, hackers, hackers shut down hospital, Hollywood Presbyterian, in the news, ransomware, Smart TV, vizioLeave a comment

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