On Friday, May 12, 2017 a massive ransomware attack was launched affecting computers worldwide. Ransomware attacks typically rely on unsuspecting end users clicking on a link or an attachment which launches a program that encrypts (locks) all of the files a user has access to, including those on a corporate server. The user is then told to pay a ransom in the form of BitCoin to receive a key to unlock the files.

Cisco has published a security update to its Adaptive Security Appliance (ASA) software. This vulnerability may allow a remote attacker to take control of an affected system.

On July 29, 2015 Microsoft® will release the Windows® 10 Operating System (OS). This is the latest Windows OS for desktop PCs, laptops, and is the successor to Windows 8.