Google.com; wikipedia.org; meritsolutions.net; You visit websites like these every day. But do you ever take a close look at the URL before you go? You might have those frequent sites you type in by hand, but most of the URLs in your life are likely hyperlinks you click on without thinking. Most of the time, it works out fine, but …
If you use an iPhone for work, you entrust it to keep your data safe. The same goes for personal iPhones, as well. Bad actors want to steal your credentials and information, but security systems keep them at bay. Unfortunately, the iPhone has had a serious security flaw that has allowed bad actors to take total control over both the …
The White House is calling out Iranian hackers for targeting US water authorities via cyberattacks, in addition to other ransomware attacks on the US healthcare industry, and imploring the industry to strengthen cybersecurity at home. During an interview on Friday, deputy national security adviser Anne Neuberger said the “Cyber Av3ngers” were waging “unsophisticated” cyberattacks on US organizations, and that these attacks …
As reported by CNET, Apple commissioned a cybersecurity report that states cyberattacks against companies that expose consumer data are increasing. According to the study, hackers exposed 1.1 billion personal records in 2021, while that number jump to 1.5 billion in 2022. Bad actors are using what’s called “vendor exploitation attacks” to break into the systems of businesses through either other …
Apple released patches for its devices this week to patch two recently-discovered zero-days. If you have an iPhone, iPad, or Mac, you should make sure it is fully updated to ensure your personal and business data is protected. The updates, iOS 17.1.2, iPadOS 17.1.2, and macOS 14.1.2, address two security vulnerabilities affecting WebKit, the underlying platform that powers Apple’s Safari …
It’s not necessarily “easy” to fend off bad actors these days. There are plenty of vulnerabilities and weak points in all our digital devices, that it takes thought to protect both business and personal data from ending up in the wrong hands. That’s only made worse when it seems like a major company, like Apple, introduces a new feature that …