Valerie Green

Concerns About TotalAV

Concerns About TotalAV

Recently we’ve heard concerns about TotalAV, one of the myriad antivirus and computer security programs on the market. It’s been noted that other antivirus software can in fact block the TotalAV website. It’s highly unusual for antivirus or web protection software to block other antivirus sites, as only dangerous sites are supposed to be blocked. […]

.zip Domain Security Concerns

.zip Domain Security Concerns

Google’s latest extension of web addresses has been met with concerns about potential attacks. People who deal in cybersecurity products have had reactions that range from eye-rolling to banging heads on desks. So, what’s this all about and why is it a problem? Google has recently launched eight new Top-Level Domains, for Dads, Grads, and […]

Atomic MacOS Stealer

Atomic MacOS Stealer

Recently, Mac users have been reporting a new type of malware designed for MacOS. The malware, known as Atomic MacOS Stealer, impersonates legitimate software installation programs.  When run on a computer, it displays a prompt for the user’s password, claiming to need it for installation. It then uses this password to steal data from the […]