Harste Information Technology LLC

02/14/2022

https://blog.malwarebytes.com/malwarebytes-news/2022/02/ransomware-author-releases-decryption-keys-says-goodbye-forever/ Ransomware author releases decryption keys, says goodbye forever

A ransomware author has released keys for what they claim to be their 3 creations. Are they gone for good? Or will they be back once more?

04/15/2021

https://www.nbcnews.com/news/amp/rcna680

Not updating your critical software? The FBI might just do it for you.

03/02/2020

https://www.forbes.com/sites/thomasbrewster/2020/02/28/fbi-warned-of-fraudsters-paradise-up-to-130000-hacked-asus-routers-on-sale-for-a-few-dollars/amp/

Tens of thousands of routers, most belonging to Americans, have been hacked, according to security researchers. They warn that an enterprising cybercriminal is selling access to them and scoring them on the basis of how useful they are for fraudsters.

03/02/2020

https://www.tomsguide.com/amp/news/mobile-auth-app-hack-rsa20

Apps like Google Authenticator are only as safe as the devices they run on

10/20/2019

http://theavpro.com/wireless-microphones-and-5g-frequencies-are-you-ready/

5G is being rolled out across the country. Do you want your wireless microphones and other wireless equipment to continue working? Have you checked what frequencies your gear is using? Would you like a free evaluation?

06/06/2019

https://bgr.com/2019/06/05/microsoft-windows-update-bluekeep/

If you’re a Windows user who has yet to update your operating system after the discovery of the Bluekeep vulnerability a few weeks ago, then maybe a warning from the NSA will be enough to spur you …

03/28/2019

https://engt.co/2FFvW7U

Office Depot will pay $25 million for tricking customers into paying for PC repairs.

07/30/2018

https://www.forbes.com/sites/jasonbloomberg/2018/07/29/cryptojacking-displaces-ransomware-as-most-popular-cyberthreat/amp/

Cryptojacking can no longer operate under the covers. Every CISO must understand the significance of this threat, and rank cryptojacking among the top cyberthreats facing the enterprise. Complacency is no excuse.

05/07/2018

https://www.facebook.com/CBSNews/posts/10155766049190950

04/25/2018

https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2018/04/verizon-says-yahoo-users-must-waive-class-action-rights-or-stop-using-yahoo/

Yahoo, facing data breach lawsuits, starts enforcing mandatory arbitration.

04/17/2018

https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2018/04/russian-hackers-mass-exploit-routers-in-homes-govs-and-infrastructure/?amp=1

The hacks steal passwords and clear the way for future attacks, officials warn.

04/09/2018

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/new-matrix-ransomware-variants-installed-via-hacked-remote-desktop-services/

Two new Matrix Ransomware variants were discovered this week by MalwareHunterTeam that are being installed through hacked Remote Desktop services. While both of these variants encrypt your computer's files, one is a bit more advanced with more debugging messages and the use of cipher to wipe free .....