All posts by Patrick Domingues
MySQL Design Flaw can be leveraged to steal sensitive information
MySQL has released a security statement providing the following information: The LOAD DATA statement can load a file located on the server host, or, if the LOCAL keyword is specified, on the client host. There are two potential security issues with the LOCALversion of LOAD DATA: The transfer of the file from the client host to the server host is initiated…
Free vs Paid Antivirus Software: Which Is Better?
Discover the ultimate showdown between free and paid antivirus software. Unveil the pros, cons, and find out which option reigns supreme in protecting your digital world.
Critical Cisco SMB Switch Vulnerability
This Critical Cisco vulnerability affects the following: Cisco Small Business 200 Series Smart Switches, 250 Series Smart Switches, 300 Series Managed Switches, 350 Series Managed Switches, Cisco 350X Series Stackable Managed Switches, 500 Series Stackable Managed Switches and 550X Series Stackable Managed Switches. The vulnerability (CVE-2018-15439), which has a critical base severity rating of 9.8 because…
The Best Business Antivirus for 2019
Are you switching to a new Antivirus provider? I have done some leg work to vet the following antivirus programs below. These business antivirus have the best features, such as remote installation and central management. The best business antivirus software will have enterprise-level protection against threats and many new features. I also took into consideration the…
773M Credentials Found on the Dark Web
A database called Collection #1 has 773 million breached emails addresses has been found in a underground hacking forum. To date this is the largest sum of compromised accounts to year. This database in size totals 87GB of data, it was seen being hosted on the MEGA cloud service but instantly removed after it was…
Fix slow internet speed with Intel Wireless-AC 7265 – 8265 when Sonicwall VPN enabled
Fix slow internet speed with Intel Wireless-AC 7265 – 8265 when Sonicwall VPN software is enabled and not even connected to the VPN destination. There is a glitch with the Sonicwall GVC 4.9 software running in Windows 10 version 1803 where when the software is enabled download speeds on the Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 7265…
Fortnite Hacked Via Insecure Single Sign-On
Looks like there was a single sign-on vulnerability with Fortnite that could have had hackers break into millions of accounts and steal their virtual assets. On Wednesday the researchers at Check Point found the vulnerability which is tied to the way the single-sign-on (SSO) works between PlayStation Network, Xbox Live, Nintendo, Facebook and Google and the Epic Games…
Bluehost and other web hosting company sites found to be full of flaws
Independent researcher and bug-hunter Paulos Yibelo has identified four vulnerabilities at the web-hosting platform Bluehost and was found to contain multiple account takeover and information leak vulnerabilities. one of which is a “High” severity information leak through CORS misconfigurations that could allow attackers to steal personally identifiable information, partial payment details and tokens which can…
The Best Computer Maintenance Checklist
If you looking for the Best Computer Maintenance Checklist look no further. This checklist will keep your company’s laptops, desktops in top condition. A regular computer maintenance checklist can help you and your IT department tune up computers when your team is in the office, and even provide guidelines to your end users on how…
How to Enable Windows Sandbox
The Windows Sandbox provides an isolated desktop where you can run software that might compromise your current Windows environment. Every time Windows Sandbox is started, you will be presented with a clean installation of Windows, meaning no files are preserved from the previous session. Enable Windows Sandbox Here are a few details before you can…