Each year, LastPass conducts a survey that examines the state of global password security. This year, the company polled 43,000 businesses across the globe to check in on the health of organizations based on their password creation policies. The study considered the following: The number of duplicate passwords The number of sites marked “vulnerable” (due […]
You may recall in October 2016 when the Mirai botnet disrupted the internet. The DDoS attack made major Internet platforms and services unavailable to large swathes of users in Europe and North America. The botnet was able to have this control by taking advantage of connected devices that were protected by factory-default usernames and passwords […]
Recent reports have shown a decade old hacking technique—the cold boot— is back. There are some notable differences from when the attack was first discovered to today’s version. What is a cold boot attack and are there preventative measures you can take to protect yourself? What is a Cold Boot Attack? In 2008, the Princeton […]
As part of the “Post-Market Management of Cybersecurity in Medical Devices” written by the FDA, medical device vendors were encouraged to participate in a “threat sharing” program, where vendors report cyber vulnerabilities they’ve encountered. The findings are meant to help organizations learn more about the risks connected medical devices introduce to the health care system […]
Online attacks are growing every day. Consequently, requirements for strong passwords have become more stringent. Nonetheless, they are essential for keeping your most private information safe. And, as it turns out, what you think is a strong password might actually be an easy hack. Read on to learn about what a strong password entails and what to […]
We are in the midst of tax season. And, while we are busy collecting our w2s, 1099s and 1095s, identity thieves are equally busy scheming their next attack. Tax-related identity theft is when someone uses your Social Security number to file a tax return and fraudulently claim your refund. Tax refund fraud affects hundreds of […]
When you think of a hacker, the stereotypical image is often a male operating mysteriously in a darkened room. Technically, a hacker is a skilled computer expert who leverages their technical knowledge to overcome a problem. But, the more common definition is actually about a security hacker, or when someone uses their technical knowledge to deploy bugs […]
For anywhere between $5 to $20 per month, depending on the provider, you can turn any park, coffee shop, beach, or bar into your office. All you need is a laptop and a smartphone with a tethering option. While many of us may consider this accessibility utopian, it’s can also be a surprising recipe for […]
In 2017 there were 1,579 data breaches, according to a dossier by Statista, a leading aggregator of market and consumer data. The breaches exposed consumers’ sensitive information—from medical information to account numbers—representing roughly 179 million individual records being vulnerable to criminal misuse. That’s eye-opening in and of itself, but when you consider that just five […]
By now, most of us realize the importance of having a password, right? Not so fast. As it turns out, two recent data breaches could have been prevented if two notable organizations would have used a password—preferably a strong one—but in these instances, any password would have helped. The Weight Watchers Breach Earlier this week, dozens […]
In today’s hyperconnected world, digital collaboration and communication is not an option, but rather a requirement. We all need quick, easy and safe methods for sharing digital information. However, there are right and wrong ways to file share. From sharing important information with clients and employees to transferring sensitive information to professionals we trust, paying […]
This week, FBI officials sent out a warning about the password-stealing malware, Joanap. According to The Department of Homeland Security and the FBI, North Korean hackers have been using: A remote access tool (RAT), commonly known as Joanap; and a Server Message Block (SMB) worm, commonly known as Brambul Officially, the U.S. Government has been […]
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