Weekly Security News Roundup w/e 5-19-2023
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Weekly Security News Roundup w/e 5-26-2023
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AI - Are We at Risk or Another Doomsday Theory?
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I spotted and read the following article yesterday:
https://www.safe.ai/statement-on-ai-risk
You can even sign their petition if you agree with their point of view.
You’ll not find my name on that petition.
Is this new AI revolution really going to cause the end of Civilization?
If it is, I’m in trouble.
Weekly Security News Roundup WE 6-2-2023
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Weekly Security News Roundup w/e 6-9-2023
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Your essential cybersecurity checklist for safe summer travel
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Here is a checklist to put together ahead of your summer travels.
Following that list will ensure a safe and enjoyable summer vacation.
My thanks to my friend Luis Corrons for his article which prompted this video.
You’ll find his article at https://tinyurl.com/248m868z
You can get Avast’s SecureLine VPN at: https://www.avast.com/secureline-vpn#pc
Can’t find a thread to post this in so I will post here.
I am tired of Avast blocking my downloads from a number of sites because it says they contain URL blacklist. I have been using these sites for years, long before I used Avast, and they are legit sites. Now I have to disable Avast so I can download my files or updates to files or download other files from legit sites.
There should be an option to add the sites to a safe list
DavidR
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You should start your own ‘new topic’ as it is unique to you and your problem. This one is very active and you post will just get buried in the nearly 7000 posts.
Give some examples of the problem domain name/s only not active links (to avoid accidental exposure to suspect site/s), a screen shot attached to the post, with the Details option selected would be helpful.
Weekly Security News Roundup w/e 6-16-2023
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DavidR
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Interesting, I know someone i the forums that isn’t going to like that (still on Avast 10) !
But what I’m unsure about is how the various different Avast program versions differ in the delivery of the virus definitions to make this necessary. Or are avast considering a new/different delivery system for updates or a major update of the VPS to perhaps give better detections or optimize them again.
I notice from the blog post that it is only offering information on how to update to the latest version. For many the reason they are using older versions is the operating system/computer they are using. Perhaps they need to consider making the off-line update for version 12 and above.
Weekly Security News Roundup WE 6-23-2023
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Avast Researchers Uncover Disturbing Crowdfunding Scheme
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The scam involves a series of emotionally charged video ads that are shared on YouTube and
Instagram. They hope you’ll fall for the scam and donate.
My thanks to Emma McGowan for her article which you’ll find at: https://tinyurl.com/23m5grbm
Weekly Security News Roundup w/e 6-30-2023
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Weekly Security News Roundup WE 7-7-2023
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Weekly Security News Roundup WE 7-14-2023
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Unmasking HotRat The hidden dangers in your software downloads
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Avast researchers have unmasked a sneaky little rat in illegal versions of cracked software.
His name is HotRat and he’s coming for your personal info.
My thanks to Luis Corrons for his excellent article and the inspiration for this video.
You’ll find his article at https://tinyurl.com/2jkpt67x
Weekly Security News Roundup WE 7-21-2023
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Don’t Get Hooked - How to Spot Amazon Phishing Scams
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Phishing scams are like a wolf in sheep’s clothing.
Don’t let the scammer take a bite out of you or your wallet.
