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Hacker Tracker | February 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...
Cybersecurity (21)
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New Ransomware Trend “Pay or Get Breached” Is on the Rise
A troubling new ransomware trend is gaining momentum. Known as the “pay or get breached” trend (also called the “double extortion” scheme), it gained...
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55% Increase in Healthcare Breaches in 2020 from Previous Year
Among the many challenges of 2020, healthcare organizations in the U.S. took a big hit on the cybersecurity front. As if the COVID-19 pandemic wasn’t...
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American’s Stolen Identities Only Worth $8 Per Record on the Dark Web
Like many of us, you’ve probably worried about what it would be like to get your identity or private information stolen. You’re careful with your...
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Cybersecurity for Law Firms: Top Tips to Protect Your Firm from Attacks
Cybersecurity risks for law firms have seen a significant uptick in both 2019 and 2020, especially in the face of COVID-19. Let’s break down the best...
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Recap: Russia Suspected in Historic U.S. Government Cybersecurity Breach
In mid-December, we saw an unprecedented cybersecurity attack on the U.S. government that bookended a troubling year on many fronts.
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Beware of COVID Vaccine Scams Online, Over Text and By Email
Social distancing, masking, herd immunity…these are words that have become commonplace this year as the world has endured the COVID-19 global...
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Ransomware Continues as Greatest Cybersecurity Risk for SMBs in 2021
We probably sound like broken records at this point, but for the record, we’re not the only ones saying this! Ransomware is here, it’s more prevalent...
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No More Passwords? FIDO Could Be the Future of Authentication
Passwords. The bane of our existence. Hard to remember. Annoying to reset. At the risk of being compromised at all times.
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New HIPAA Safe Harbor Law Incentivizes Investment in Cybersecurity
In early January, President Trump signed the HIPAA Safe Harbor Bill (HR 7898 ) into law. The HIPAA Safe Harbor law amends the HITECH Act,...