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The US and UK Accuse China of Spying on Millions of Citizens

Officials from the US and UK accused the Chinese government of an extensive cyberespionage scheme that targeted millions of people,…
March 26, 2024
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How SEO Poisoning Can Threaten Your Business

When you want to look something up on the internet, you turn to a search engine, like Google or Bing.…
March 26, 2024
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Unprompted MFA Codes Are Bad News

Multi-factor authentication (MFA) is one of the most powerful tools in your cybersecurity arsenal. When enabled, MFA can prevent bad…
March 19, 2024
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Is ChatGPT a Security Threat?

ChatGPT took the world by storm, and for good reason: The generative AI chatbot is capable of many feats, and…
March 18, 2024
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Microsoft Has a Russian Hacker Problem

You read that right: Microsoft can’t seem to shake its Russian hackers. The company said Friday it was still attempting…
March 12, 2024
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US DoJ Arrests Former Google Engineer for AI Tech Theft

As reported by The Hacker News, the US Department of Justice (DoJ) has indicted a Chinese national and resident of…
March 12, 2024
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What to Do When Your Wi-Fi Seems Slow

When the internet is working as it should, you think nothing of it. Clicking on a website takes you where…
March 5, 2024
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The FBI Is Watching Out for AI Attacks in the Upcoming Election

The FBI expects the 2024 election to be a target for cyberattacks, especially those generated by artificial intelligence, FBI Director…
March 5, 2024
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Protect Your Accounts from SIM-Swap and Port-Out Attacks

There isn’t one type of cyberattack out there, nor is there one point of entry for hackers to target. While…
February 27, 2024
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What Happens When Windows Server OS Reaches End of Life?

No matter what type of technology you’re using, it’s important to stay up to date with the latest updates and…
February 25, 2024

This Is How Secure (or Insecure) Your Password Really Is

A secure password is key to protecting your business from would-be hackers. However, your “secure” password might be weaker than you think. It’s possible to crack an eight-character-long password in 22 minutes, while a six-character password can be hacked instantly....
November 7, 2023

Protect Yourself From This DocuSign Phishing Scheme

As its name implies, DocuSign makes signing documents easy. In an increasingly digital world, we are signing more and more official papers electronically, and services like DocuSign power that progress. Of course, as DocuSign’s popularity skyrockets, so, too, does the...
November 7, 2023

Boeing Investigating Possible Ransomware by LockBit Group

A ransomware attack can happen to any company at any time. No matter how large or small your company may be, the threat of attack is still out there. Boeing might just be the latest company to learn that. As...
October 31, 2023

CISA Warns of Rise in Ransomware Attacks During Holidays and Long Weekends

Ransomware attacks, like all cyberattacks, can happen at any time, which is why it is critical to always be on high alert while at work. However, there are times where companies may be more vulnerable than usual. As such, CISA...
October 31, 2023

These Google Ads Are Actually Malicious

Google ads can be a mild annoyance, or useful, if relevant to your search or general interests. However, occasionally, they can be malicious and dangerous, so you need to be on the lookout at all times.  As reported by The...
October 24, 2023

Okta Customer Data Exposed in Security Breach

Okta, a popular identity services provider, acknowledged a security breach that allowed bad actors to access its support case management system via stolen account credentials.  David Bradbury, chief security officer for Okta, commented the following: "The threat actor was able...
October 24, 2023

You Don’t Need to Tell Apps and Websites Exactly Where You Are

It's no secret smartphones have access to and actively use our locations. After all, navigation apps like Google Maps would be useless if not for location services. However, not all location data is the same. You might be surprised to...
October 17, 2023

Don’t Store Your Company Passwords in a Plain Text File

There are plenty of "rules" for keeping your various accounts safe: Use a strong password for each of your accounts; don't reuse passwords; set up multi-factor authentication whenever possible. But as important as making your passwords is, it's just as...
October 17, 2023

Vietnamese Government Agents Attempted to Infect U.S. Congressmen’s iPhones

We all need to be on the lookout for hacking, but some of us need to be more careful than others. The higher profile you are, the more likely you are to be targeted in one of these attacks. That’s...
October 10, 2023

Password Protect Your Microsoft Office Files to Secure Your Work

Your work belongs to you and your company, not bad actors, hackers, or others who want to take it for their own use. As such, you should take steps to ensure no one except the proper individuals should have access...
October 10, 2023
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