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5 essential steps to protect your computer from ransomware By Melissa Hadam, Komando.com We’ve all seen the news about the recent fuel pipeline ransomware attack. And some of us felt it at the gas pump. Tap or click here for a refresher on the cyberattack. This really pushed ransomware into the public eye. We all knew it was dangerous, but suddenly, nothing was safe. Not even the government. Cybercriminals trying to infiltrate government systems have been happening for years in multipl...

Source: Windows Central Microsoft has just unleashed the Windows 10 May 2021 Update (version 21H1), and it is slowly making its way to compatible devices. This is the refresh number eleven after the original release, and it only includes a small set of improvements and several fixes to complement the work done with the May 2020 Update (version 2004) and October 2020 Update (version 20H2). If you have a device running the October 2020 Update or May 2020 Update, then version 21H1 is available as ...

Apple releases important security update to iOS, iPadOS, macOS, and watchOS Apple releases important security update to iOS, iPadOS, macOS, and watchOS iOS and iPadOS 14.5.1, watchOS 7.4.1, and macOS Big Sur 11.3.1 fix an active exploit in Safari Credit: Apple Apple has released updates for iOS, iPadOS, watchOS, and macOS. The updates contain security patches, while iOS and iPadOS also has a fix for an issue with App Tracking Transparency. The Webkit fix is especially im...

Macworld macOS Big Sur 11.3 is now available Improved support for iPhone and iPad apps on M1 Macs, new Safari features, and more. body> Apple on Monday released macOS Big Sur 11.3, an update to the Mac operating system. The update includes improved support for AirTag, iPhone and iPad apps on Apple Silicon Macs, new Safari features, and more. Improving iPhone and iPad apps on M1 Macs If you have a Mac with Apple Silicon (the M1 chip) and have been running iPhone and iPad apps, this is an...

Macworld macOS Big Sur 11.2.3 update is now available with WebKit fix Stops a “memory corruption issue” that could be exploited by a malicious website to execute code without your knowing it. Credit: Apple Apple on Monday released macOS Big Sur 11.2.3, an update to the Mac operating system. It contains security updates and is “recommend for all users.” According to the release notes, there’s only one patch in this update. It’s for WebKit, and the update stops a “...

Apple releases macOS Big Sur 11.2.2 to protect newer Macs from bad USB-C hubs USB-C compliance is tricky, and some powered hubs or docks have caused damage to certain Macs. Credit: IDG Apple Thursday released a patch to macOS 11.2 that aims to protect recent Macs from damage when connecting to a non-compliant powered USB-C device. Some users have reported that their Macs have gone blank and become totally unresponsive after connecting them to a USB-C dock or hub. The issue is apparen...

According to Apple’s release notes, Big Sur 11.2.1 “addresses an issue that may prevent the battery from charging in some 2016 and 2017 MacBook Pro models.”

Immediately upgrade to iOS 14.4.