Warning! Windows 10 Fake Update is Actually Ransomware
Microsoft never sends updates via email. Many folks don’t know that, which is why a new ransomware campaign masquerading as a Windows 10 update is so pernicious. You may have already gotten a fake notice saying “Install Latest Microsoft Update Now!” Or “Critical Microsoft Windows Update!”, with the body of the message asking you to…
In Identity Theft the Target is You!
The hard truth is that identity data is the new gold—and criminal panhandlers are mining it for sale and distribution on the Dark Web. Indeed, the internet provides ways for big data breaches to result in disastrous leaks of huge databases of personal information, resulting in detailed profiles of individuals—based on their internet behaviors, including…
Why it’s Time to Switch from Facebook Login to a Password Manager
Social media sites are increasingly the focus of our digital lives. Not only do we share, interact and post on platforms like Facebook —we also use these sites to quickly log into our favorite apps and websites. But what happens when these social media gatekeepers are hacked? Awhile back, Facebook suffered a major attack when…
Cyber-Attacks: How to Stop a Multibillion-Dollar Problem
Where there’s money, there has always been crime. Traditional bank robbery and physical assaults on ATMs are still a challenge, and now a new breed of cyber-enabled theft—using ATMs as the endpoint for cash-outs— has become a multibillion-dollar problem. One recent raid saw $13.5m stolen from India’s Cosmos Bank. Although the FBI issued a warning…
Why Enterprises Still Have to Worry about Eavesdropping
When one thinks about eavesdropping, a mental image of a shadowy stranger, hiding behind a corner and listening in on others’ conversations may come to mind. With the rise of VoIP calling, however, enterprises became aware of digital eavesdropping that impacted their corporate business calls. Now, though, much of the concern surrounding eavesdropping has been…
The Aurora Power Grid Vulnerability and the BlackEnergy Trojan
At recent Industrial IoT security briefings, the Aurora vulnerability has come up repeatedly. Attendees ask, “Is our country’s power grid safe? How can we protect the grid? What is Aurora?” This post provides a look at Aurora, and the BlackEnergy attack that can exploit Aurora. In March 2007, the US Department of Energy demonstrated the…
Why Choose Dr. Cleaner? Is It the Best Mac Cleanup App?
“Why choose Dr. Cleaner?” This is a common question that many people want to ask as there were too many cleanup apps for the Mac and many don’t know which one is the best one or safe to use. However, do not simply believe that there are no viruses or adware found on the macOS….
PROTECTING YOUR PRIVACY – Part 2: How to Maximize Your Privacy on Social Media and in Your Browser
In the last post we highlighted the privacy risks associated with using popular social networking sites and browsers. You might not appreciate just how much of your personal data is being accessed by advertisers and other third parties via your social media accounts and internet browsing. Similarly, your privacy settings may have changed significantly since…
Graffiti in the digital world: How hacktivists use defacement
Activists have been featured more frequently in the news lately, with marches shining the spotlight on women’s rights and bringing about an end to gun violence, to name a few. However, the real world isn’t the only place where activism happens. The digital realm has become a critical space for individuals to express their opinions and…
Leveraging the Power of AI to Stop Email Scammers
Staff members are on the frontline when it comes to cyberattacks against their employers. They’re increasingly seen by hackers as a weak link in the cybersecurity chain. That’s why most threats today come via email, aimed squarely at tricking the recipient into downloading malware, divulging log-ins or making wire transfers to the attacker. We predict cumulative losses…