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Cybersecurity (17)

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Warning: 43% of Recent Phishing Attacks Impersonate Microsoft

A new report by security solution vendor Barracuda was released detailing the targets of cybercriminal attacks and the evolution of spear-phishing...

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Are Internet-connected Consumer-grade Devices (IoT) Safe For Work?

Let’s start with a simple question for those that may not know: what are loT devices and why are we talking about them?

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New Attack Asks Employees To Infect Work Computers for a Cut of the Ransom

Ransomware attacks are on the rise and as prevalent as ever. As they steamroll ahead, with cybersecurity teams and the government trying to stay one...

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Recent Cyber Insurance Trends Indicate Rates Will Skyrocket

Cyber insurance is intended to protect businesses from internet-based security risks, such as data loss, extortion, theft, hacking, and denial of...

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U.S. Offers Reward Up to $10 Million to Help Halt or Punish Ransomware Attackers

The current administration is stepping up in a big way to combat ransomware attacks in the U.S., a growing problem nationwide that is affecting every...

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1 in 4 Ex-employees Can Login to Past Employers Due to Shared Passwords

Believe it or not, many former employees can still access their old work accounts due to poor password practices by businesses nationwide. It’s an...

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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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