Cybercriminals are in a cycle of constant improvement. The better that they get, the easier it is for them to make money off of you… Story on Dark Reading
Month: October 2022
Emotet Rises Again With More Sophistication, Evasion
Just because a piece of Malware has been “defeated” in the past, do not fall complacently into thinking you are past it. The Dark Side simply works on giving it a more sophisticated basis, and finds a way to make more money back on their investment. Story on Dark Reading
Cybersecurity Awareness Month
October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month, so take to heart the Government CISA site guidelines. If you do not already use them, consider implementing a Password Manager (PCMag), and begin using a VPN (PCMag). Get Cybersecurity Aware!
Small business needs a different sort of software developer
Small Businesses need to look at Development a bit differently than large firms. There is no One-Size-Fits-All when it comes to technology. This ZDNet article discusses what Small Businesses should look for when searching for a software developer. Story on ZDNet
iPhone 14 Crash Detection Calls 911 on Roller Coasters
It is always fun for us to be reminded that even the Behemoth Companies still miss things sometimes, and they get bit just like us normal people… Story on PCMag
This 'thermal attack' can read your password from the heat your fingertips leave behind
Cybercriminals never tire of finding new ways to get at your assets. This ZDNet article outlines how they can use the heat signature on your keyboard in order to read your password. Story on ZDNet
2022 State of the Threat: Ransomware is still hitting companies hard
2022 State of the Threat – a reminder that you need to have practices in place to protect against Ransomware. Story on TechRepublic
NSA, FBI warning: Beware these 20 software flaws most used by hackers
When the NSA and the FBI give you a Cyber Warning, it is generally a good idea to at least look into it. Story on ZDNet
Ransomware – This is how half of attacks begin, and this is how you can stop them
It is very important to understand How You Get Attacked. This ZDNet article covers in general how half of the attacks generally begin, and offers pointers for how to stop them. This gives you a huge leg up. Story on ZDNet
Phishing attack spoofs Zoom to steal user credentials
Another reminder that even the biggest Tech entities are still vulnerable. A new phishing attack spoofs Zoom to steal Microsoft user credentials Story on TechRepublic