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A la “Catch Me If You Can” Frank Abignale fame, ...
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A quick Saturday digest of cybersecurity news articles from other sources.09/14/2018 02:19 PM EDT
NCCIC warns users to remain vigilant for malicious cyber activity seeking to exploit interest in Hurricane Florence. Fraudulent emails commonly appear after major natural disasters and often contain links or attachments that direct users to malicious websites. Users should exercise caution in handling any email with a subject line, attachments, ...
Continue Reading →A quick Saturday digest of cybersecurity news articles from other sources.From LastPass – It feels like almost every day there’s another data breach in the news, or a case of user credentials up for sale on the Dark Web. Despite the headlines, and repeated warnings from experts about weak passwords and the dangers of password reuse, users have yet to change their online ...
Continue Reading →A quick Saturday digest of cybersecurity news articles from other sources.It’s a toll free “Apple Care” number, meaning that in theory it shouldn’t cost you a thing – so what’s the harm in calling just in case?
These guys give lawyers a bad name, if that isn’t an oxymoron. ...
Continue Reading →A quick Saturday digest of cybersecurity news articles from other sources.In a new skirmish, Microsoft took control of six internet domains that were about to be used by the group to spoof US political organizations.
New research reveals that SamSam ransomware has affected far more victims, and raised far more ransom, than previously thought.
A quick Saturday digest of cybersecurity news articles from other sources.
Hackers from around the world (not just Russia) had the rare opportunity to crack election-style voting machines this weekend in Las Vegas.
07/25/2018 07:55 AM EDT Original release date: July 25, 2018
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Original release date: August 10, 2018
As summer break ends, many students will return to school with mobile devices, such as smart phones, tablets, and laptops. Although these devices can help students with their schoolwork and stay in touch with family and friends, there are risks associated with using them. However, there ...
Continue Reading →A quick Saturday digest of cybersecurity news articles from other sources.The file type used by Windows 10’s settings page can be used to trick Windows into running files it’s supposed to block.
87% of companies experienced an ...
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One of my IT associates got an email that had one of her actual passwords in it, and threatened to reveal information unless she paid a ransom in Bitcoin. This seems to be getting a lot of traction, so beware. Do not pay the extortion demand. First, this is a scam. They got ...
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