by petratechit | Jan 25, 2022 | Uncategorized
If you have an iPhone by now you’ve almost certainly heard of the security flaw in the HomeKit protocol which allows Apple users to discover and control a wide range of Smart Devices in their home from the HomeKit dashboard. The recently discovered security flaw...
by petratechit | Jan 24, 2022 | Uncategorized
You may find many people who would argue that the iconic Blackberry was ahead of its time. It was in many ways the godfather of the entire smartphone industry. When it was initially released it was an absolute game changer. Of course, time allowed other companies...
by petratechit | Jan 22, 2022 | Uncategorized
A research team from Minerva Labs are working in conjunction with the MalwareHunterTeam. They have recently been tracking a Trojan called Purple Fox and have published a warning about it. The group behind the Trojan is now distributing their malicious code disguised...
by petratechit | Jan 21, 2022 | Cybersecurity, Videos
Does your place of work have a policy for when visitors arrive? Whether your business deals with walk-ins, vendor deliveries, or client meetings, it is a good idea to keep a record of all visitors. Petra Technologies calls this policy “The Visitor Program”...
by petratechit | Jan 21, 2022 | Uncategorized
By now you’re almost certainly aware of the Log4j Java issue. It’s a serious and fixable flaw relating to java logging. Recently the United States Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has issued a chilling warning to anyone who hasn’t yet fixed the flaw...
by petratechit | Jan 20, 2022 | Uncategorized
If you’re managing a company of any size and interested in copying from some other firm’s playbook, Apple is almost always a good choice. Even the folks at Google seem to think so. The search giant recently announced a plan to tighten the integration...
by petratechit | Jan 19, 2022 | Uncategorized
It’s the dawning of a new year and the hackers of the world have been busy. This time it’s US Cellular caught in the crosshairs. The company recently reported that their billing system was hacked and they sent breach notification letters to more than four...
by petratechit | Jan 18, 2022 | Uncategorized
Thank Trevor Spiniolas’ sharp eyes if you own an iPhone. The independent security researcher recently discovered a critical security flaw in iOS that impacts all version from 14.7 to 15.2. If exploited, this flaw can turn your fancy phone into a very expensive...
by petratechit | Jan 17, 2022 | Uncategorized
A new threat has appeared on the horizon. Even if the name is not familiar to you this malware strain is bad news indeed. Called RedLine it is an information-stealing malware that specifically targets popular web browsers including Opera, Microsoft’s Edge...
by petratechit | Jan 15, 2022 | Ransomware, Uncategorized
Recently digital media giant Shutterfly was hit by a major ransomware attack. The attack disrupted broad swaths of the company’s services including those offered under their GrooveBook, BorrowLenses, and Lifetouch brands. According to a report received by...
