Tech on a Mission

03/01/2017

Join in the first-ever UNC Kenan-Flagler vs. Duke Fuqua 24-hour Giving Challenge. Donate to support a great cause, and help lead your school to victory!

01/26/2017

Looks like Apple is upgrading their filesystem starting with existing iPhone's; look for this with the next major update to 10.3.

Remember, to always make sure your phone is backed up either to your computer or iCloud!

Previously, APFS was only available as a beta in macOS Sierra.

12/06/2016

Are your web browser's up to date? Popular browsers like Chome, Firefox, Safari and now Edge help keep us connected; but often times we don't realize what is a window out to the internet for us can also be an open door for malicious attacks against our computers. It is important to always make sure that you are running the latest version of your browser of choice.

https://www.us-cert.gov/ncas/current-activity/2016/12/01/Google-Releases-Security-Updates-Chrome

Google has released Chrome version 55.0.2883.75 for Windows, Mac, and Linux. This version addresses multiple vulnerabilities that, if exploited, may allow an attacker to take control of an affected system.

09/07/2016

You've updated your iPhone last week with the latest security update, right? Well, make sure you update your Mac laptop/desktop as well! Remember, more and more hackers are targeting the Mac OS, so make sure to always stay up to date and make sure you are running an Anti-Virus software running as well!

The zero-day exploits patched by iOS 9.3.5 have also been patched on the Mac.

09/01/2016

Do you use Google Chrome? Make sure to update to the latest version that addresses multiple vulnerabilities for Windows, Mac & Linux.

Google has released Chrome version 53.0.2785.89 to address multiple vulnerabilities for Windows, Mac, and Linux. Exploitation of some of these vulnerabilities may allow an attacker to take control of an affected system.

08/29/2016

Are you an iPhone user? Make sure you are up-to-date!

Independent researchers tracked down malware sent to a Middle Eastern human-rights activist and alerted Apple, which patched three separate zero-day exploits.

07/27/2016

Crapware Finds a New Way to Trick Users to Install Browser Extensions

http://www.howtogeek.com/198377/crapware-finds-a-new-way-to-trick-users-to-install-browser-extensions/

Last year, Google announced plans to lock down Chrome so that extensions can’t be side-loaded by crapware installers. Sadly they’ve found a way to trick users into installing lousy extensions, although in this case these spyware and adware extensions do exist in the Chrome Web Store.

07/06/2016

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06/17/2016

Yasssss, looking forward to getting rid of my Stocks app!!

If you don't use it, you can usually get rid of it.

06/17/2016

So how many times have you gone to text someone and auto correct decides the word you typed is incorrect? Frustrating isn't it!? This is a pretty easy fix!!

http://www.howtogeek.com/257954/how-to-teach-your-iphone-to-stop-fixing-irregular-words/

Karen George Campbell Bruno

06/16/2016

Do you use a wireless mouse or keyboard on your Windows or Mac computers? If so, you may be interested in the following article:

http://www.computerworld.com/article/3037377/security/mousejack-billions-of-wireless-keyboards-mice-vulnerable-to-15-hijack-attack.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+computerworld%2Fs%2Ffeed%2Ftopic%2F17+%28Computerworld+Security+News%29 .rss_security

With $15 of equipment and 15 lines of code, hackers could remotely hijack wireless mice and keyboards from a distance up to 328 feet away. Dubbed MouseJack, researchers warn there is no way to detect the attack which could ultimately lead to full PC and network compromise.

05/02/2016

Thinking of upgrading your iPhone, you might want to check out Apple's new Online Upgrade Program...

Apple's program was only available in-store, but now you can upgrade online.