Last week, the U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) announced the total ban for certain telecom and surveillance equipment from Chinese companies due to an “unacceptable” national security threat. The FCC explained that the companies present on the released...
Summary The devices we use daily offer us convenience and efficiency, but they can also be access points threat actors use to steal personal or private information. For every protection measure we take, cybercriminals are adapting and looking for ways to get around...
Security firm Atheniem has uncovered a new scam that uses the incredibly low-tech technique of sending a USB flash drive through the mail hoping that unsuspecting victims will plug it into their device. The package features legitimate-looking Microsoft Office...
Mobile initiatives are a top priority for many organizations as research shows that increases in mobility help improve operations and productivity. However, increases in organizational mobility typically result in an increase in the number of mobile devices that are...
Cybercriminals have started targeting a new demographic in recent years: travelers. When preparing for a trip, cyber security is probably the last thing on your mind. However, not taking cybersecurity into account while traveling puts both vacationers and business...
The principle of least privilege (PoLP) refers to a system in which a user is given the minimum levels of access – or permissions – needed to perform their job function. It determines which users can access a particular file or which devices can access a specific...
A ransomware gang known for shaming victims and forcing them to pay hefty extortion fees was able to infiltrate the San Francisco 49ers corporate IT network this weekend. The NFL team confirmed the attack earlier this week after the operators of the ransomware listed...
In a world where almost everything has gone contactless, how often are you thinking twice about scanning QR codes? After learning about this discovery, you might be double-checking every time. City officials in Texas reported over 100 incidents of people getting...
On February 24th, at the beginning of Russia's invasion of Ukraine, a cyber-attack on a satellite internet service provider left thousands of people across Europe without internet. Approximately 13,000 subscribers across Germany, France, Hungary, Greece, Italy,...
Never underestimate the lengths hackers will go to in order to steal from you. Too much confidence in our every day, and seemingly unrelated service providers can leave us open and vulnerable to carefully calculated cyber-attacks. Social engineering – the ability of a...
Pretexting attacks are growing more sophisticated, and it's important to stay informed on how they work and how to protect yourself. In the constantly evolving world of cybersecurity, phishing scams remain among the most widespread and dangerous tactics used by...
The Discovery of This New Threat Underscores the Importance of Scrutiny in Consumer Technology In an era where cybersecurity is a critical concern, the technology we rely on daily must be secure. TP-Link Technologies Co., Ltd. (TP-Link), a major player in the...
In today's tech-savvy world, lifestyle apps and wearable devices have become an integral part of our daily lives. They help us monitor our fitness levels, track our sleep patterns, manage our diets, and even keep tabs on our mental health. However, as convenient as...