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ZIP files are being used to bypass security gateways

Security researchers at Trustwave have discovered a new phishing campaign that utilized a specially crafted ZIP file, designed to bypass secure email gateways, to distribute the NanoCore RAT. Users are targeted through a spam email pretending to be shipping information … Continue reading

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School textbooks being disguised as malware

Criminals are taking advantage of the global back to school return this week, security experts have warned. Researchers at Kaspersky have found that cybercriminals are disguising malware as online versions of textbooks. The company warns that "tens of thousands of … Continue reading

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Are the Canon EOS 7D Mark II and EOS M5 Being Updated?

With the announcement of the extremely-feature-filled Canon EOS M6 Mark II and Canon EOS 90D, there have been a lot of questions about the future of the Canon EOS M5 and Canon EOS 7D Mark II camera model lines.   … Continue reading

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Canon Map Utility Being Discontinued, Replaced by Canon GPS Log File Utility

If you have used Canon’s Map Utility lately, you’ve likely seen the following warning message (thanks Henri): “Map displaying service of Map Utility will be terminated by the end of Oct. 2019.” We reached out to Canon Technical Advisor Rudy … Continue reading

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New Facebook Messenger ‘dark mode’ currently being tested in select countries

Glancing at Messenger first thing in the morning can feel a little like being woken up with a flashbang, particularly if your smartphone has an especially bright screen.  However, that problem could soon be a thing of the past, with … Continue reading

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How to Photograph Kids Playing, Running Around and Generally Being Kids

If you’re a people photographer, it’s hard to resist photographing kids as they play, run around and… well, be kids. It’s also a great chance for you to play as a photographer. Here are seven tips to help you capture … Continue reading

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5 Unusual Tips for Being Good at Photography & Everything Else

Of course, there are way more than five tips for being a good photographer. photo by maf04 But, I’m focusing on these five for now, because they seem to be such a surprise to the students that come to my … Continue reading

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Pros an Cons of Shooting Alone Versus Being a Group Photographer?

An age-old question in life, not just photography, is are you a pack animal or a lone ranger? Everyone reading this will have their own answer to this question, it’s not even a black and white answer. In this article, … Continue reading

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The Importance of Being Honest With Yourself and Your Clients

If you do any photography for clients, either on a regular basis or whenever work comes your way, there can be a tendency to be somewhat creative when answering questions about your skills, abilities, and expectations. You might be asked … Continue reading

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How to Avoid Being Overwhelmed When Learning Photography

Likely, you are working hard to improve your photography. You are trying to master all the settings on your camera, trying to control things like depth of field while trying to improve your focus and the sharpness of your photos. … Continue reading

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Here’s what I learned being ‘that’ wearable camera guy

When my FrontRow wearable camera came in the mail, I was very hesitant about donning it everywhere to record my life. Wearable cameras have a bad reputation, arguably since so-called ‘Glassholes’ were first accused of being pretentious and intrusive. And, … Continue reading

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These webcams are now being recalled after last week’s massive web outage

A company that makes webcams used in a cyber attack that led to a massive web outage  last week is recalling the cameras.  Friday’s attack saw some of the biggest players on the internet – Twitter, Reddit, Spotify, Netflix, to … Continue reading

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