Cybersecurity Blog
Category: Cybersecurity
IoT Security Threats: Why Smart Devices Are Risky
Posted January 31, 2017 in Malware, Data Breach, Cloud Security
From smart fridges to connected cars, IoT devices create massive security gaps. Discover the biggest Internet of...
Trump's Executive Order on Cybersecurity Explained
Posted January 30, 2017 in Data Breach, Compliance, Cloud Security
A leaked draft of President Trump's cybersecurity executive order revealed sweeping policy changes. Learn what the...
Phone Scam Alert: Hang Up If You Hear This
Posted January 30, 2017 in Data Breach, Malware, Digital Forensics
A dangerous phone scam records your voice saying yes to authorize fraudulent charges. Learn what to do if you receive...
Hacktivism Explained: Ethics of Vigilante Hacking
Posted January 26, 2017 in Ransomware, Cryptocurrency, Data Breach
The Popcorn Time ransomware let victims unlock files by infecting others. Explore the murky ethics of hacktivism and...
Ransomware Found on Google Play Store
Posted January 25, 2017 in Ransomware, Malware, Data Breach
A ransomware app bypassed Google Play security and infected Android devices. Discover how malicious apps slip through...
Charter Spectrum's Dangerous WiFi Security Advice
Posted January 25, 2017 in Data Breach, Malware, Cloud Security
Charter Spectrum told customers to share WiFi passwords for sports loyalty. Learn why this terrible security advice...
200,000 Servers Still Vulnerable to Heartbleed
Posted January 23, 2017 in Malware, Data Breach, Cloud Security
Nearly 200,000 servers remain exposed to the Heartbleed vulnerability years after discovery. Find out if your systems...
Student Faces 10 Years for Keylogger Attack
Posted January 16, 2017 in Cryptocurrency, Bitcoin, Malware, Data Breach
A college student used keylogger malware to steal credentials and change grades. Learn how this cyberattack unfolded...
Ransomware Uses Extortion-Style Tactics
Posted January 12, 2017 in Ransomware, Malware, Data Breach
New ransomware variants mimic classic extortion schemes, demanding payment to unlock your files. Discover proven...
Russian Hackers Shut Down a City's Power Grid
Posted January 11, 2017 in Data Breach, Digital Forensics, Cloud Security
A major city lost power for over an hour after a cyberattack affecting 200,000+ people. Learn how Russian hackers...
FBI Censors Key Documents: What They Hide
Posted January 10, 2017 in Data Breach, Digital Forensics, Compliance
The FBI redacted critical details from released documents tied to the San Bernardino case. Discover what was censored...
Russian Malware Found in Vermont Utility
Posted January 10, 2017 in Malware, Data Breach, Cloud Security
Malware linked to Russian cyberattacks was discovered on a Vermont utility laptop. Learn how investigators trace...