Important Security Updates
Apple iOS:  Apple has released version 9.3.3 of its iOS to fix at least 43 vulnerabilities, some of which are highly critical, reported in previous versions. Updates are available through the device or through Apple’s website.

Individuals at Risk
Cyber Privacy
Hackers penetrate Illinois voter registration database: SPRINGFIELD — The Illinois State Board of Elections’ online voter registration system remained down Thursday afternoon in the wake of a cyberattack last week.

The clocking is ticking to take Microsoft up on their free offer to upgrade to Windows 10.  The hard-stop deadline is July 29, 2016.  So what are you waiting for?
Why Should You Upgrade?
Windows 10 is the most current and most secure Microsoft operating system to date.

Individuals at Risk
Cyber Update
Microsoft Update Doesn’t Quite Fix Decades-Old Printer Bug in Windows; Will Warn Users Who Can Say No: Printers. They can be the bane of every home office or small business, but not just when they jam or run out of paper or toner.

Important Security Updates
Adobe Reader: Adobe has released version 2015.017.20050. Updates are available through the program’s Help menu/Check for Updates or from Adobe’s website.

Adobe Flash Player: Adobe has released version 22.0.0.209 to fix at least 52 vulnerabilities.

Important Security Updates
Dropbox: Dropbox has released version 6.4.14 for its file hosting program. Updates are available at Dropbox’s website. [See Citadel’s warning below]

Opera: Opera has released version 38.0.2220.41. Updates are available from within the browser or from Opera’s website.

A zero-day ransomware virus is currently targeting Microsoft Office 365 users. The virus arrives as an attached .ZIP or .DOTM file. Do not open the attachment as it will activate the virus which encrypts your data then demainds a $500 ransom.

The attachment may be a .DOTM or .ZIP file.

A new ransomware virus arrives as a ZIP file attached to email.  The ZIP file has an javascript file which, when run, will encrypt files on your hard drive and network drives.  The ZIP file attachment will has one of the following or similar names:

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We all have old PCs!  They sit around, sometimes gathering dust, or possibly being used for a specific purpose.  If you want to dispose of one, then you should know how to recycle an old PC correctly.  But, before you do recycle, Jake can give you some good ideas on other ways your PC can be re-purposed.

Cortana is a Microsoft's personal digital assistant for Windows 10 which can prove to be very helpful. Jake discusses how to effectively use incorporate Cortana into your daily computer habits and make your life more efficient. He also shows you some Cortana tricks.