A Week in Security: REvil Extortion, RDP Stolen Credentials, Geico Breach, and Chrome Exploits

  A Week in Security: REvil Extortion, RDP Stolen Credentials, Geico Breach, and Chrome Exploits As we approach the weekend, let us look back at this past week at the top cyber security news.  This week in cyber security, REvil attempted to extort Apple using their stolen data.  Additionally, UAS leaked 1.3 million Windows RDP logins for sale on their marketplace.  Also in other news, Geico suffered a data breach that exposed some of their customers’ sensitive data and Google rushed to fix several zero-day exploits in Chrome.   REvil Attempts to Extort Apple Early in the week, the threat group REvil, known for their successful ransomware campaigns and living… Read More

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Apple’s IOS 14 is Now Available 

  Monday, September 28th, 2020 Recently revealed last week, the new update for Apple devices, IOS 14 is now available for download.  Many new features in the IOS are gaining tremendous popularity on social platforms. The most popular feature currently is the redesigned home screen and widgets, but we will dive into that in a moment.  First, let’s take a look at how to download the update, and some of the most popular features IOS 14 has to offer.   Updating your Software to IOS 14 To begin, before we are able to enjoy the new update, we first have to download and install it. Apple device users are able… Read More

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To Keep or not to Keep – How to Decide Whether or not to Dispose of the Product Box

  Over the years, the boxes really do pile up, but so does the attachment to the empty container. Is it possible to let it all go? The answer is yes, and CPG is here to help.   Over the last couple months while millions of people quarantined due to COVID-19, many took to decluttering in their home. As many activities became limited, organizing within the home became a “hobby” for many.  Further, as many took to the closets, kitchen cabinets and the garage to declutter, many people were often faced with the same question. How long should I keep a product box?   2010 called, they want their iPhone… Read More

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iPhone Feature Enabled COVID-19 Tracking in order to “Curb” Spread of Virus

  Exposure Logging In the month of May, Apple along with Google, introduced new features to their devices in order to help curb the spread of COVID-19. To begin, both tech giants agreed to collaborate on such a project back in April. But, in Apple’s May update for the iPhone, the COVID-19 ‘Exposure Logging’ feature debuted. Many iPhone and Android users alike heard of such a feature, but still have many questions and concerns surrounding the update.  In this article, CPG is taking a look at the Exposure Logging feature on the iPhone. We will show you where to find it, how it works, and everything in between. Let’s get… Read More

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Can Apps Snoop your Copy and Paste Clipboard? Yes.

  Is anything private anymore? This is the question many are asking after the Apple users discover not even their clipboard is safe from third parties.      Copy and Paste Clipboard This week, Apple is under fire for a recent discovery that has iPhone and iPad users up in arms. What is the discovery you may ask?  To elaborate, researchers discovered in a security demo that all the apps on your Apple device can view your system clipboard. In other words, anything you copy and paste through IOS is accessible to a third party.  Now, why is this such a concern? As simple as it seems, apps can use… Read More

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New Apple Email Scam – “Fraudulent” Purchase Notice

    Me: *Minding my own business, getting my work done* No one: Absolutely no one: Scammer: “Your Apple ID has been used to purchase …”  Me: WHAT?!     Thank you for your Purchase Ah, yes. Once again, we have an Apple scam on our hands. This finding is courtesy of one of my co-workers who happened to receive the email scam. The “email from Apple” is in regard to a recent purchase made using her Apple ID on a device that is not recognized on the account.  Luckily, working at a cyber security firm, I was excited to take a look at the new ploy. The email she… Read More

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Is Facebook is Watching You?

  Have you ever felt like you were being watched by someone? Well, as it turns out, your hunch may be correct. Who would that someone be you may ask? That would only be one of the largest social media platforms in the world, good ‘ol Facebook. What is Facebook in trouble for now? This week, Facebook headlines news stories across the world yet again. What is it for this time? Selling data? Losing even more momentum with Libra, their cryptocurrency? Not quite, this week, Facebook is spying on their users.  Further, Facebook is pointing the finger at a bug in the IOS application for such an issue. Let’s find… Read More

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FAKE APPLE SUPPORT

Fake Apple Support Phishing Scam

  When you are having issues with an Apple product, getting through customer service is always a nightmare. Half of the time, you speak with an automated help line and not a real person, frustrating you further. But now, Apple is reaching out to its customers? Something doesn’t see right here…    An Apple a day doesn’t keep the scammers away. If you happen to be one of the 588 million Apple product users in the world, it’s a good thing you found this article. As of recent, Apple customers (and even other cellphone users) are the target of a new phishing scheme. Further, attackers are posing as Apple Support… Read More

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