by Ask Erik Computer Services in Eugene, Oregon | May 23, 2019 | Uncategorized
Jeremiah Fowler, a researcher with Security Discovery recently found an unprotected Elasticsearch database owned by a company called SkyMed on the internet. According to his findings, the database was configured such that it was open and visible to any browser. This...
by Ask Erik Computer Services in Eugene, Oregon | May 22, 2019 | Uncategorized
Tech giant Google recently unveiled the next step in its plan to put more power in the hands of users when it comes to their own data. The most recent change involves the introduction of a new auto-delete feature tied to your Google account. It will allow you to set...
by Ask Erik Computer Services in Eugene, Oregon | May 21, 2019 | Uncategorized
There’s a new scam afoot that involves using Google Ads. We’re frankly surprised that it’s working, but apparently, it’s drawing some unsuspecting customers in. It appears to be an organized campaign. The unknown scam artists are creating ads...
by Ask Erik Computer Services in Eugene, Oregon | May 20, 2019 | Uncategorized
A team of security researchers has uncovered a serious flaw in several major email clients you need to be aware of. The flaw allows hackers to fake verified signatures, which gives their phishing and other email-based attacks the appearance of legitimacy. ...
by Ask Erik Computer Services in Eugene, Oregon | May 18, 2019 | Uncategorized
Do you use an Android App called ‘WiFi Finder’? If so, be advised that your network password has likely been exposed, based on research conducted by Sanyam Jain, of the GDI Foundation. Jain discovered an unprotected database online associated with the app...
by Ask Erik Computer Services in Eugene, Oregon | May 17, 2019 | Uncategorized
Dharma is a highly successful ransomware strain. It recently has been made even more successful by a change in the way the hackers controlling it are deploying it. The first part of their latest campaign remains unchanged. They rely on well-crafted phishing emails to...
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