Recent Telephone Scams To Listen For
We all receive unwanted phone calls these days. Some days, it seems the only people that want to talk to us are the ones who want...
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Enhanced MegaCortex Ransomware Means Business
MegaCortex strains are the latest ransomware to hit business enterprise companies in the U.S. and Europe. The difference between...
Long Cast Phishing Because People Don't Forget
Keeping up with the latest types of phishing scams can be a head-spinner. Well, move over phishing, spear phishing, vishing, and...
Sneaky Malware Hits 25 Million Google Play Store Users
The name is Smith. Agent Smith. It’s the latest malware creation hitting Google Play Store apps. It’s now believed to have...
Free Decryptor Restores Ransomed LooCipher Files
Those with data files encrypted by LooCipher ransomware now have a new best friend. Victims of this specific ransomware can...
44% Of Company Breaches Result Of Using Third-Party Data Vendors
New research shows a chasm of disconnect between organizations that believe their data is safe with third-party vendors and the...
Healthcare Breaches Still A Top Target In The U.S.
Healthcare data breaches keep on coming, and a closer look finds they have a lot in common. Statistics for 2019 show trends in...
Fashionistas Victims Of Posh Data Breach
Attention all Fashionistas! If you are a user of the popular social commerce retail site Poshmark, your personal information may...
Revisiting Social Security Numbers As Identification
Since 1936, the U.S. Government has provided a Social Security Number (SSN) for every citizen. In a world that’s radically...
Heat On Steam App Grows With Discovery Of Another Security Flaw
The popular Steam gaming platform is under scrutiny again for yet another security flaw. This latest vulnerability gives...
Ransomware Mechanics
Chances are that you have heard of the term “ransomware” and a few of you may have even fallen victim to one of these attacks...
92% Of Malware Attacks Result Of Email Phishing
It’s no secret that as email phishing attacks get more sophisticated, they get more successful. The latest statistics show some...