Are you using an implantable medical device such as a pacemaker, defibrillator, or infusion pump? These devices are not as secure as you might expect. October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month, and this week’s theme is “Securing Internet connected devices in health care.” Parts of this article appeared previously in posts from January 16, 2016 and April 11 2016. We have come a ...
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A quick Saturday digest of cybersecurity news articles from other sources.Original release date: October 9, 2020
Note: the analysis in this joint cybersecurity advisory is ongoing, and the information provided should not be considered comprehensive. The Cybersecurity and Information Security Agency (CISA) will update this advisory as new information is available. This joint cybersecurity advisory was ...
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Catch of the Day: Web Form Phish
Chef’s Special: Voice Mail Phish
Examples of clever phish that made it past my spam filters and into my Inbox, or from clients, or reliable sources on the Internet.
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October is National Cyber Security Awareness Month. This week’s theme is “Securing devices at home and work.” Today’s guest article is by Brian Adams, and first appeared on VPNSmash.
The internet is full of potential dangers. From children to the elderly, it appears that no one is safe. Among the most vulnerable are the senior citizens. Seniors often have the most to lose in dangers involving the ...
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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 of Cybersecurity Awareness Month, and the week two theme, “Securing devices ...
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A quick Saturday digest of cybersecurity news articles from other sources.Original release date: September 30, 2020
The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has released the Telework Essentials Toolkit, a comprehensive resource of telework best practices. The Toolkit provides three personalized modules for executive leaders, IT professionals, and teleworkers. Each module outlines distinctive security considerations appropriate for their ...
Continue Reading →Catch of the Day: Mailbox Shutdown Phish
Chef’s Special: IRS COVID-19 Phish
Examples of clever phish that made it past my spam filters and into my Inbox, or from clients, or reliable sources on the Internet.
I would be delighted to accept suspicious phishing examples from you. Please forward your email to phish@wyzguys.com.
My intention is to provide a warning, ...
Continue Reading →What if your computer, your cable or DSL modem, your smartphone, or an IoT device is infected with malware? How would you know? Malware is designed to be difficult to detect, once an attacker has possession of your system they do not want to reveal their presence. In today’s article we will provide some tips and solutions to detecting and eradicating a malware infection.
What are the signs that your device ...
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