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--Most Vulnerable Operating Systems and Applications in 2014-- The latest report by GFI has been published. This study shows the number of vulnerabilities were reported in 2014 of both operating systems and applications. One of the most surprising results for some people would be that Mac OS X and iOS were the most vulnerable. It is no surprise to anyone that monitors these things. Mac operating systems are often the most vulnerable. But the vulnerability of an operating... system does not translate directly to the number of hacks that take advantage of the holes. Because OS X only accounts for just over 7% of the market share, hackers will target Microsoft to have the greatest reach. In short - you may be more vulnerable to being hacked if you own a Mac, but far fewer hacks are directed at you. To view the full report, go to: http://www.gfi.com//most-vulnerable-operating-systems-an/ See more

--Lenovo Superfish-- If you have a Lenovo computer, you need to read this. Many models recently have come preinstalled with a third party application that has raised serious security concerns. Please visit this site which will explain how to find out if your computer is affected, and if so, how to remove the software: http://support.lenovo.com//product_sec/superfish_uninstall... If you have any questions or concerns, please contact the Computer Service Group of Winnipeg.

--Fake Adobe Flash Update-- BEHAVIOUR We have been seeing a large number of infected computers lately, and the culprit is due to fake Adobe Flash updates. Here are the details on the infection: 1. You will be surfing on the internet and a page will pop up and warn you that an Adobe Flash payer update is required.... 2. If you click on 'Download Now', the fake update will download and install. 3. This has different behaviors, ranging from browser hijacking, installing ransomware/malware, and/or an ad-clicking component. RESULTS You will know that you are infected by one or all of the following: 1. The home page of your browser has been changed 2. Lots of popups will occur 3. Malware will attempt you to pay for security, Backup, or optimization applications. 4. Your passwords for banking or for other web sites may be stolen. 5. Your activity on the web is monitored. PREVENTION If anything alerts you that an update is required, do not click on any link in the alert. Instead, go directly to the site and download the update. For example, go to: Adobe Flash update: http://get.adobe.com/flashplayer/ Java: http://www.java.com/en/ Adobe Reader: http://get.adobe.com/reader/ These are a couple of the main updates you will see, but there are many others. Another option is to have an updater that will update all your apps safely and automatically. Please call us at the Computer Service Group of Winnipeg if you think you have been infected. MORE INFORMATION For more information, please visit: http://www.symantec.com//fake-adobe-flash-update-installs-