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• Guest Post – New Android Ransomware Exploit
  AndroidOS/MalLocker.B is the newest member of a ransomware family that has a long history of holding Android smartphones for ransom. Learn how MalLocker.B works and what you can do to keep your device safe. There’s a new troublemaker in town. Its name is AndroidOS/MalLocker.B. MalLocker.B is the y...

• Thanksgiving Turkey Award – Worst Passwords of 2020
  If the Pandemic wasn’t enough to deal with, we still have to deal with people and their poor password choices. Three passwords security controls that really make a difference. Make your passwords longer than 12 characters Use a password manager to create and remember long random passwords tha...

• Guest Post – Remote Desktop Protocol Users Have Highest Incidence of Ransomware Attacks
  As more schools and businesses find themselves going online, Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) users are more vulnerable than ever to a ransomware attack. Learn more about the latest threat from Drovorub malware, and what organizations can do to protect themselves.  This article is offered as a part o...

• Stages of a Career in Technology and Cybersecurity – Part 2
  On Monday I started this two-part article on developing a career in Information Technology or Cybersecurity.  This advice could apply to  any technical field.  In the first part,  started out covering the basics, and if you missed that part you might want to check out Monday’s post before ...

• How I Got A Job In Cybersecurity
  How do you get a job in cybersecurity?  Here’s how it worked for me. I have joined several LinkedIn and Facebook groups that are focused on cybersecurity, and very frequently there is a post from a newcomer asking the question “How do I get a job in cybersecurity?”  The actual qu...

• Guest Post – 10 Things Startups Need To Know About Cybersecurity
  It is unimaginable for any business today to function without using any form of technology. But along with technology comes the risk of your equipment being exposed to cyber-attacks and your information being compromised. These attacks can be prevented by startups, whether big or small, by having a...

• Guest Post – Internet Safety Tips For Kids From Today’s Cybersecurity Experts
  From Safety.com.   On Monday we shared the beginning of this article by Emily Ferron. Internet Safety Tips from the Experts 1. Establish as Few Accounts as Possible “The more accounts you create, the more likely your data is going to be exposed online,’ explains Melody Haase of 4Discovery,...

• Anyone Can Buy DIY Malware Kits
  If you think it seems like there is more activity, attacks, and exploits from cyber-criminals and other bad actors, you may be right.  Malware exploits can be easily bought online as kits complete with installation assistance and technical support.  Just as the business web is moving everything to...

• Sunday Funnies – Star Wars Day
  Tomorrow, May the fourth, is Star War Day – May the Forth Be With You!  Star Wars wrapped in a pun, what could be better? Star Wars, by Dr Suess Grey Jedi – Bringing balance to the Force. I always wondered about those buttons       ...

• Zoom’s Crash Course in Cybersecurity
  The video conferencing application Zoom has had it’s share of security related problems lately.  Any time they name a cyber-attack after you (Zoom bombing) it’s bound to be a bad thing.  Zoom bombing, if you haven’t heard, is the video conference equivalent of photo bombing. Some...