Universal Health Services Falls Victim to Ransomware
Recently, one of the largest healthcare service providers, Universal Health Services, suffered a ransomware attack against multiple locations around the United States. According to UHS employees, locations in California, Florida, Texas, Arizona, and...
Cyberattacks Targeting Schools Are on the Rise
The start of the 2020 school year has brought with it many challenges, one of which is the closure of many public and private schools. The closure of schools has left a large population of students having to adapt to virtual learning. Increasingly,...
Ransomware Turns Cobalt Strike Into an Attack Vector
This past summer, Skybox Security published a mid-year update to its 2020 Vulnerability and Threat Trends Report which analyzed the threats and vulnerabilities at work during the first half of the year and how they’ve been exacerbated by the COVID-19...
Best Practices to Keep Your “Smart” Home Security Cameras Secure
"Home is where the heart is," a saying almost universally accepted no matter where you’re from, but why is this? Is it your dog, cat, fridge full of food, big screen TV, or comfy recliner? I argue that home is where the heart is because of privacy. There...
The Cyber Dangers of Remote Learning
As if e-learning doesn’t already come with a heaping mound of obstacles for parents, teachers, and children – we must also be extremely cautious and prepared for a cyber-related attack as our educational leaders and kids are doing their best to fit in...
Remote Work Security Checklist
Whether you've been working remotely for a while or just recently began navigating the tricky waters of Zoom meetings and home-office setups, it's always a good time to check and double-check that you're being as secure as possible. Remote workers create...
This Golden Rule Will Make You (Almost) Scam-Proof
Social engineering attacks and scams are part of daily life in this technology age, and they are here to stay whether you like it or not. This is evident in the mandatory training surrounding social engineering that most companies require their employees...
Netflix Users Beware – Coronavirus Opens the Floodgates for Scamming
The coronavirus pandemic has resulted in several chain reactions, one of which, unsurprisingly, involves the surge in Netflix subscribers during the lockdown. Quarter 2 saw the streaming service boast a record-breaking 10.1 million new subscribers, a...
What We Can Learn From Twitter's Massive Breach
Every day, hackers are seeking to attack targets that will reap the most reward. Oftentimes, hackers will target small companies that do not have the resources to fund a cybersecurity department. Other hackers will spend time looking for vulnerable...
These 5 Cybersecurity Topics Could Save Your Business
Many companies fail to understand the importance of having a well-rounded cybersecurity awareness training program. Some companies think that having a one-time phishing course for new employees will be sufficient in preventing cyberattacks. Other...
Our Message to You: Stop Using Facebook Messenger
If you’re an avid Facebook user, you more than likely use their convenient Messenger app as well. If that's the case, you may want to begin thinking of alternatives. Unfortunately, their platform is lacking serious security measures that may cost you in...
How to Prepare in the Case of Another COVID Induced Shutdown
Preparing for another shutdown Surely you've heard of Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2? What about SARS-CoV-2 or novel coronavirus-2019? COVID-19? Regardless of what you call it, we were all affected by it in March of 2020 when the US was...
