In December of 2021, Twitter suffered from a vulnerability related to one of its APIs. In July of the following year, 5.4 million users had their data leaked, as a result of this vulnerability, and put on sale through the black market. Another hacker has recently put...
Hybrid Work is a Great Option, Provided You Address the Inherent Risks
Since the global COVID pandemic forcibly introduced many, many businesses to the benefits of remote operations, there has been an increase in interest in hybrid workplace operations—a combination of the standard, in-office operations with remote work all working in...
Why, Exactly, is Antivirus So Important?
We’ve been known to discuss business security from time to time, as it’s a pretty important concept for businesses and personal users to appreciate. Today, we wanted to discuss one specific element of cybersecurity that all businesses should have in place: antivirus....
What is Data Poisoning, and Why Does it Matter?
We are beginning to see the terms “artificial intelligence” and “machine learning” popping up in a lot of places recently. They typically are used to describe software that has learning capabilities. With this advancement, many organizations are able to automate more...
If the Vatican Isn’t Immune to Cyberattacks, Do You Really Think Your Business Is?
If you think there is no way that a hacker could set sights on your business or impact your operations with a Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attack, then you’ve got another thing coming. Even the Vatican’s official website has fallen prey to such an attack,...
The Hacker’s Rubber Ducky Should Frighten You
When you think of the rubber ducky, what memories flood your mind? The rubber ducky might be reminiscent of simpler times, but a new threat that is capable of launching malware payloads via USB stands to ruin these fond memories forever. What is the Rubber Ducky...
You’ll Want to Get Rid of This Mobile Malware
Mobile malware isn’t as common as it is on desktops or laptops, but it does still exist. In fact, recently Google had to remove quite a few applications from the Google Play Store because they were infecting smartphones with malware and adware. If you have any of...
Be Wary of the Links You Receive
If PayPal randomly texts or emails you telling you that it has suspended your account, while also asking you to authenticate your identity with a random link, then think twice before clicking on the link. This is a common tactic used by hackers to break into accounts...
EFT & Wire Fraud Scams are on the Rise: Tips to Reduce Your Risk
What is EFT & Wire transfer fraud? EFT and Wire transfer fraud occurs when company employees are deceived by fraudsters to send money to a bank account controlled by scam artists. Cybercriminals typically will use phishing emails to gain insight or access into...
The Haunted Office
The following story and events are true, however, to protect the families of the innocent, all names have been changed. Any resemblance to actual persons, living or dead, or businesses, is purely coincidental. Enjoy and happy Halloween! This is a transcript of a...