5 Reasons Why You Should Use a Firewall
You’ve heard of firewalls, but what are they really for? Do they stop viruses? Can you manage without one? More information on this article from MakeUseOf.com
Chromebook shipments are exploding, but not replacing Windows PCs
Chromebook shipment growth will be in the double digits this year, but the devices are not being used as Windows PC replacements, which is what Google had hoped for. More of this article from PCWorld.com
Microsoft wants to help small businesses book appointments online with Bookings service
Small business owners are getting a new feature tailored just for them in Microsoft Office 365—a full-service system for scheduling appointments for their services over the internet. Check this article from PCWorld.com
OurMine is now hacking into Minecraft accounts
The same hacking group that took over Mark Zuckerberg’s Twitter account has now found a way to break into accounts connected to the hit game Minecraft. Check this article from PCWorld.com
Now you can ask Twitter directly to verify your account
Do you have an army of imposters online pretending to be you? Probably not, but now you can still request for a verified Twitter account. Check this article from PCWorld.com
New Locky ransomware version can operate in offline mode
The creators of the widespread Locky ransomware have added a fallback mechanism in the latest version of their program for situations where the malware can’t reach their command-and-control servers. Check out this article from PCWorld.com
Vicious new ransomware takes your money and still deletes your files
There’s a new form of ransomware—apparently built by amateurs—that takes your money but deletes your personal files anyway. Security research firm Talos recently published a blog post about a new form of malware dubbed Ranscam. See the rest of the article from PCWorld.com