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Saudi Government Cyberattack Cripples Six Agencies
Posted December 5, 2016 in Malware, Data Breach, Compliance
A massive cyberattack crippled thousands of systems across six Saudi government agencies. Learn how nation-state...
Russian Election Hacking: Pressure Mounts for US Response
Posted December 5, 2016 in Data Breach, Digital Forensics, Malware
Democrats pressured the Obama administration to clarify Russia's role in election interference. See how...
Cyber Monday Fraud: How Thieves Target Online Shoppers
Posted December 2, 2016 in Data Breach, Compliance, Malware
Cyber Monday hit $3.39 billion in sales, making it a goldmine for cybercriminals. Discover the scams targeting...
Firefox Zero-Day Exploit: Tor Users De-Anonymized
Posted December 2, 2016 in Malware, Data Breach, Digital Forensics
A critical Firefox and Tor vulnerability exposed anonymous users to identification. Learn how this zero-day exploit...
GStreamer Linux Exploit: Backdoor Vulnerability Discovered
Posted November 29, 2016 in Malware, Data Breach, Compliance
A new GStreamer exploit opens Linux Fedora users to backdoors and keyloggers. Check if your Linux system is...
MailChimp Hacked: Malware via Email Newsletters
Posted November 29, 2016 in Compliance, Data Breach, Malware
Hackers infiltrated MailChimp subscriber databases and sent malware-laden newsletters to users. See how trusted email...
UMass HIPAA Violation: Major Fine in Federal Crackdown
Posted November 29, 2016 in HIPAA, Compliance, Malware
UMass Amherst received a major HIPAA enforcement fine, the 13th of the year. Learn what compliance failures triggered...
Cyberwarfare Costs: Why Digital Weapons Are Getting Cheaper
Posted November 28, 2016 in Malware, Data Breach, Cloud Security
Experts agree cyber warfare operations are becoming more affordable and accessible to attackers. Understand the...
US Navy Data Breach: 130,000 Sailors Personal Data Exposed
Posted November 28, 2016 in Data Breach, Digital Forensics, Malware
An unknown hacker accessed Social Security numbers and personal data of 130,000 US Navy sailors. See how military...
Ransomware Shuts Down 3 Hospitals: 3,000 Affected
Posted November 28, 2016 in Ransomware, Malware, Data Breach
Three hospitals canceled operations after ransomware encrypted their systems, impacting 3,000 patients. Learn what...
Healthcare Cyberattacks Surge: Medical Data Under Siege
Posted November 23, 2016 in Data Breach, Malware, Cloud Security
Medical data is a prime target because it never expires and fetches top dollar on the dark web. See why healthcare...
iPhone Video Exploit: Malicious Clips Crash and Lock Devices
Posted November 23, 2016 in Data Breach, Malware, Cloud Security
A short video circulating online can crash your iPhone and force a factory reset. Find out how this exploit works and...