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Cybersecurity (17)

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Heads Up Intuit Quickbooks Online Payroll Users – Act Now to Stop Data Share With Equifax

As reported by Krebs on Security, starting later this year, Intuit will be sharing payroll data from 1.4 million small businesses with Equifax. Any...

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Warning: You May Be An Unknowing Guinea Pig in an Amazon Device Experiment

Warning: Amazon is experimenting with wireless mesh networking that turns Amazon device users into human guinea pigs. Starting June 8th, Amazon...

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As Firms Delay Replacing Old Hardware That Makes Them Vulnerable to Cyber Attacks, NSA Says New Legislation Is Needed

As US firms drag their feet on essential updates to reduce cyberattacks, an NSA official recently came out to say that more laws are needed to...

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Hacker Tracker | June in Review

Where are we in the world of cybersecurity? It’s easy to miss the cybersecurity threats and attacks happening right in our “backyard.” Our goal at PK...

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First Half of 2021 Report: 75% of Threats Delivered Via Email

While many aspects of cybersecurity continue to evolve, one area appears to remain the same: email is still the most popular way for malware and...

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This Task Force is Trying to Bring an End to the Global Ransomware Crisis

The ransomware crisis is so far-reaching across industries and globally that it now calls for a comprehensive solution to halt its further expansion....

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Do I Need a New IT Guy? Ask These 10 Questions.

With all the intricacies of running a business, it’s easy to get complacent with areas of your business that are working “good enough”. We get used...

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Beware: Don’t Post Answers to Personal Questions on Social Media, EVER.

Be aware that seemingly insignificant details about your life that you may be sharing on social media could be opening Pandora’s box for...

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Ransomware Victims are More Likely to Suffer a Second Attack, Report Finds

If you’ve been the victim of one ransomware attack, don’t assume you’re exempt from future attacks. A survey by cybersecurity firm, Cybereason, found...

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FBI and DOJ Update: Ransomware Attacks Will Now Be Treated With Same Priority as Terrorism

With the latest ransomware attacks becoming more public-facing and impactful, the FBI and Justice Department are finally updating their priorities....

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