Security Research Labs security experts have determined hackers have yet another way to take control over computers – the firmware controlling USB functions lacks real security. And, this discovery means a new…
Pack Up The Vehicle: It’s Time To Take A Late Summer Vacation
Pack your bags and get the kids in the car. It’s time to take your late summer vacation! Drivers are seeing some relief at the pump. At the start of August, gas…
General Motors Website As Faulty As Its Ignition Switches
The website General Motors has provided to the public about their vehicle recalls – that includes the deadly ignition switch problem – has provided false information. That’s according to information from the…
Hyundai Issues Recall For Sonata Mid-Sized Sedans Over Faulty Cable
Hyundai Motor Co. has issued a recall of nearly 883,000 Sonata mid-sized sedans sold in the United States as well as Puerto Rico due to a possible faulty transmission-shift cable that can…
Backoff Malware Hits Hundreds Of Unnamed Retail, Restaurant and Other Businesses
A new kind of malware, known as Backoff, is hitting restaurants, retailers and other businesses, and its attacking the remote-desktop applications utilized by point-of-sale systems to get customer information, which includes credit…
American Red Cross Urging Everyone To Give Blood To Circumvent Blood Shortage Crisis
The American Red Cross is urging donors of every blood type to give due to a nationwide blood shortage. In a press release, the agency asked eligible donors to make and show…
FDA Begins Investigation Of Caffeine Powders After Ohio Student Death
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has issued a statement saying the agency would investigate caffeine powders and consider regulatory actions after a Ohio high school student died after taking the widely…
Verizon Wireless Launches Nationwide Loyalty Program To Increase and Retain Customer Base
Verizon Wireless, the U.S. largest wireless carrier, is set to launch a nationwide loyalty program for its 100-million-plus subscribers. But, it’s got a twist. If people want to earn points for every…
Major Fruit Recall: California Company Recalls Fruit Due To Listeria Contamination
A voluntary nationwide fruit recall from a California packing company is in progress right now due to listeria contamination. The affected fruit include the following: Whole white or yellow peaches White or…
Downed Airliner Could Negatively Impact Gas Pump Prices
It’s not just the pain and anguish of the family members who lost loved ones in the crash of Malaysia Airliner 17 and caused an increase of conflict in Ukraine; it’s also…