Adobe fixes critical security flaws in Flash Player
A new version of Adobe Flash Player has been released for Firefox and Internet Explorer browsers, version 16.0.0.296. According to a security advisory published by Adobe, this release fixes a flaw that was…
New CryptoWall Virus
It has been recently reported that there is a new version of the particularly nasty CryptoWall virus, version 3.0. This new virus is similar to previous versions in it’s behaviour, encrypting all files…
How to make your Windows 8 computer more like Windows 7 – add a proper Start Menu!
The team here at activIT systems love Windows 8, but being the power users that we are, we really hate not having a fully functioning start menu, like in Windows 7. Fortunately there…
Australia Post scam emails contains ransomware that will encrypt your files – user beware!
The Australian Government has issued a warning about the current round of phishing emails purporting to be sent by Australia Post. The scam emails contain a ransomware payload that encrypts your data and…
Love fishing but hate Phishing? Find out how to spot a fraudulent email quickly and easily
You’ve seen the dodgy emails in your Inbox – emails purporting to be from companies like Commonwealth Bank, ANZ, QANTAS, Australia Post, Microsoft, LinkedIn, Facebook – and the email looks so real and…