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Storing Passwords In Your Browser…It’s Convenient, BUT Very Risky Too

Storing Passwords In Your Browser…It’s Convenient, BUT Very Risky Too

Storing Passwords In Your Browser…It’s Convenient, BUT Very Risky Too

Most of us know that password fatigue can lead to security mishaps.

Jan 112 min read

Senior Scams—When Elder Fraud Gets Personal

Senior Scams—When Elder Fraud Gets Personal

Senior Scams—When Elder Fraud Gets Personal

Whether family, friend or neighbor, many of us know a senior citizen.

Dec 7, 20242 min read

Ransomware’s Latest Trend: Fewer Attacks-Bigger Ransoms

Ransomware’s Latest Trend: Fewer Attacks-Bigger Ransoms

Ransomware’s Latest Trend: Fewer Attacks-Bigger Ransoms

Once again, ransom payments are on the rise and expected to reach record highs this year.

Dec 7, 20242 min read

Phishing Examples Of The Current Top Ransomware Threats

Phishing Examples Of The Current Top Ransomware Threats

Phishing Examples Of The Current Top Ransomware Threats

Ransomware attacks have become increasingly prevalent and damaging in recent years and they do not discriminate.

Dec 7, 20243 min read

The Reality Of Growing ATO Cross-Platform Attacks

The Reality Of Growing ATO Cross-Platform Attacks

The Reality Of Growing ATO Cross-Platform Attacks

Just the thought of an account takeover (ATO) sends shivers down the spines of system administrators.

Dec 7, 20242 min read

Avis Breach Drives Customer Information to Attackers

Avis Breach Drives Customer Information to Attackers

Avis Breach Drives Customer Information to Attackers

Recently, Avis Car Rental experienced a significant data breach that exposed the personal information of nearly 300,000 customers.

Dec 6, 20242 min read

Elder Fraud On the Rise-$3.5 Billion and Growing

Elder Fraud On the Rise-$3.5 Billion and Growing

Elder Fraud On the Rise-$3.5 Billion and Growing

There’s a segment of the U.S. population particularly vulnerable to online and other scams.

Nov 1, 20242 min read

Chameleon Malware Changes Its Colors Again

Chameleon Malware Changes Its Colors Again

Chameleon Malware Changes Its Colors Again

Android malware is constantly advancing and acquiring new frightening capabilities.

Oct 6, 20242 min read

Slow Browser? It May Have Been Hijacked By Malware

Slow Browser? It May Have Been Hijacked By Malware

Slow Browser? It May Have Been Hijacked By Malware

It’s no secret malware loves to hide in all kinds of things like adware, spyware, scareware, and fake browser updates.

Sep 22, 20242 min read

Spam Filters Won’t Save You All The Time

Spam Filters Won’t Save You All The Time

Spam Filters Won’t Save You All The Time

Anti-spam filters are certainly a great tool for eliminating the barrage of unwanted email messages.

Sep 21, 20243 min read

WhatsApp Worm Spreads To Other Apps, Malware Hides in .BMP Images

WhatsApp Worm Spreads To Other Apps, Malware Hides in .BMP Images

WhatsApp Worm Spreads To Other Apps, Malware Hides in .BMP Images

A Malwarebytes investigation found .bmp files are the latest addition to the list of image files that are known malware carriers.

Sep 21, 20242 min read

BOLO for These Most Dangerous Email Attachments

BOLO for These Most Dangerous Email Attachments

BOLO for These Most Dangerous Email Attachments

Keeping a lookout for suspicious emails has become a daily consequence of our cyber lives.

Sep 21, 20242 min read

The Risky Business of Corporate Social Media Accounts

The Risky Business of Corporate Social Media Accounts

The Risky Business of Corporate Social Media Accounts

Companies using social media know it’s a great way to promote their culture to employees and clients.

Sep 1, 20242 min read

The SMB Catch-22: Provide Cybersecurity Now Or Pay Later

The SMB Catch-22: Provide Cybersecurity Now Or Pay Later

The SMB Catch-22: Provide Cybersecurity Now Or Pay Later

If you’re a small-to-medium-size business (SMB) you know there are tough decisions to make about your company’s cybersecurity or lack of it

Sep 1, 20242 min read

K-12 Schools See Increase In Cyberattacks; Lessons to Learn

K-12 Schools See Increase In Cyberattacks; Lessons to Learn

K-12 Schools See Increase In Cyberattacks; Lessons to Learn

Education in the U.S. is under fire from cyberattacks

Jun 30, 20242 min read

Russian-Backed Attackers Spear Phish U.S. Car Company

Russian-Backed Attackers Spear Phish U.S. Car Company

Russian-Backed Attackers Spear Phish U.S. Car Company

Spear phishing attacks by notorious Russian-backed threat group were launched against large U.S. car manufacturer, who is currently unnamed

Jun 30, 20242 min read

Ransomware on a Roll-What’s New

Ransomware on a Roll-What’s New

Ransomware on a Roll-What’s New

It's been a busy year for ransomware, and attackers have a few new tricks up their sleeve.

Jun 30, 20242 min read

The Battle Persists: Ransomware Continues Targeting Hospitals

The Battle Persists: Ransomware Continues Targeting Hospitals

The Battle Persists: Ransomware Continues Targeting Hospitals

An ongoing challenge for hospitals is keeping safe from ransomware attacks.

Jun 30, 20242 min read

One Third of US Might Be Impacted By Massive Healthcare Breach

One Third of US Might Be Impacted By Massive Healthcare Breach

One Third of US Might Be Impacted By Massive Healthcare Breach

It’s called PHI, or protected health information, and a recent ransomware attack put that very valuable data at high risk of public exposure

Jun 30, 20242 min read

BOLO for These Most Dangerous Email Attachments

BOLO for These Most Dangerous Email Attachments

BOLO for These Most Dangerous Email Attachments

Keeping a lookout for suspicious emails has become a daily consequence of our cyber lives.

Jun 30, 20242 min read

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