Is It Always Good To Update Your System’s OS? IDK. Apple recently urged its users to update their iPhones, iPads and Mac computers after a security flaw allowed hackers to take over these devices. Updating your software in a timely manner is crucial to keeping your devices and information secure.…
As of the latest updates, one significant incident regarding data privacy involved Facebook (now Meta) and the leak of over 530 million users’ data in April 2021. Here’s an overview of this incident. Introduction: Introduce the incident where the personal data of millions of Facebook users was leaked, highlighting its…
In the ever-evolving landscape of cybersecurity threats, watering hole attacks have emerged as a sophisticated and insidious method used by cybercriminals to compromise targeted individuals or organizations. As we navigate through 2024, understanding the nuances of these attacks becomes crucial for both individuals and businesses to bolster their defenses effectively.…
In an increasingly digital world where our identities and personal information are stored and accessed online, the security of our credentials—usernames, passwords, and other sensitive data—is paramount. Whether you’re an individual managing personal accounts or an organization safeguarding critical business systems, practicing good credential hygiene is essential to mitigate the…
In the era of digital transformation, personal cloud storage has revolutionized the way individuals manage and access their data. From photos and documents to music and videos, the convenience of storing everything in the cloud offers unparalleled accessibility and flexibility. However, this convenience comes with inherent risks that every user…
Twilio hack investigation reveals second breach, as the number of affected customers rises. Cybercriminals are becoming more sophisticated in their approach, with Twilio becoming one of more than 130 organizations to fall victim to a large-scale VISHING and SMISHING campaign. The financial as well as emotional damage of such attacks…
Social Media Horror Show Twitter and WhatsApp were recently breached, resulting in more than 500 million users having personal data stolen. Social media attacks provide new opportunities for bad actors to target user accounts with increasingly sophisticated attacks. In this episode, starring Robert Davi as our CFO, Jack, we learn…
The New Realities of Vishing: Voice Phishing Hotel and casino giant MGM Resorts reported losses from a recent vishing attack that exceeded 110 million dollars. Vishing involves a convincing phone call, rather than email, to trick targets into divulging sensitive information. With robocalls, telemarketers and full-on cybercriminals all trying to…
Workplace Physical Security Is an Essential Component of Cybersecurity While cybersecurity threats sit at the forefront of everyone’s minds, a physical security breach can be every bit as damaging to an organization. In this episode, staring Joey Lawrence as Jeff, we learn about the methods often deployed by bad actors…
‘Pig butchering’: Former romance scammer reveals tactics. The ‘Pig Butchering Scam’ has become the scourge of the internet. A long con that tricks victims into sending money to fraudulent investment platforms, it has exploded to become the costliest scam out there, with victim losses totaling tens of billions of dollars…
