Tag Archives: viruses

Internet Explorer 8 – People Still Love It, But There’s a Problem

By Bradley Cyprus
May 16, 2013

Microsoft has confirmed that Internet Explorer 8 (IE8) has a “Zero Day Vulnerability” that has already been exploited to enable the compromise of computer systems. This is a technical way of saying that the issue with IE8 is currently unpatched, and … More »

Do Hackers Fear U.S. Jails?

By Bradley Cyprus
January 21, 2013

In what should only be considered a victory for the U.S. Department of Justice, 2 of the 4 alleged Subway hackers have already been sentenced, and one of the remaining criminal’s trial is set to begin shortly. The 4th identified co-conspirator, … More »

If You Use a Point of Sale System, a New Attack Has Been Discovered

By Bradley Cyprus
December 31, 2012

During the Christmas holidays, families across America were anxiously awaiting the day of merriment and joy when they could rip open their presents, spend time with family, and watch football on the couch while recovering from a feast fit for … More »

Identity Theft Arms Race

By Bradley Cyprus
December 10, 2012

Remote access has long been touted as one of the most vulnerable practices in retail. Poor security in this area is tantamount to inviting a computer hacker to sit down in your store and asking him to steal your sensitive … More »