Cybersecurity journalism is a lot like the movies; you need a great villain to get the audience’s attention. Here comes Uber to the rescue of Equifax by knocking them off the top spot on the villains list. This week, Bloomberg revealed a ransom payout from Uber to keep hackers silent. Uber is no stranger to… Read More »
Breach Recovery Checklist For You and Your Company
No business nor individual is immune to a cyber breach yet I still hear many people telling me they don’t think they will be affected. They believe that their company does not have anything valuable enough to steal, but every company and individual have valuable data to a cyber thief that we might overlook. While… Read More »
ATM Skimmers…State of the Art of the Hack
Ever since ATM machines first appeared back in 1969, thieves have been eagerly lining up to hack them and their users. Today’s ATMs include integrated video cameras, thick steel walls and silent alarms for security but some also contain the latest in state of the art of hacking technology adding up to more than… Read More »
Top 5 Cyber Practices To Keep You Safe
People assume that staying safe from cyber hackers requires a lot of money. While spending money in the right area is important, common sense features costing little to no money and are the most effective defenses to thwart a cyber attack. Let’s face it, no one is 100% safe from cyber hackers so each of us… Read More »
Evolution of ATM Theft: Sledgehammers To Skimmers
Over 10 billion transactions are performed every year at ATMs and there are over 425,000 of these cash dispensing machines throughout the US for a total of 3,000,000 used globally. ATMs hold anywhere from $3,000 to upwards of $100,000 per machine so they naturally become a prime target for thieves. Physically breaking open an ATM is… Read More »
Billions of Bluetooth Devices Are Contagious With Malware – Make Sure You Aren’t the Next Victim
More than 8.2 billion devices use Bluetooth. Most of our Internet of Things (IoT) devices employ Bluetooth to connect and communicate with each other. In fact, most computers have Bluetooth capability as well. This includes your laptop, tablet, smartphone, smart TV, home alarm system, garage door, smart car, smart refrigerator, keyboard, mouse, speakers, baby monitor,… Read More »
Keep Robocalls Off the Hook
Over 2 billion robocalls are placed every month. Receiving an occasional robocall call would be no big deal but SPAM wouldn’t be SPAM if it was only occasional. I personally receive 5 to 6 robocalls every day and I am not alone as the number one consumer complaint to the FCC is now telemarketing calls.… Read More »
Paying Twice At The Pumps: Beware of Bluetooth Skimmers
Consumers looking to fill up at the pump often look for the gas station with the best prices. They are too busy to notice the possibility of nearby cybercriminals stealing their credit card information, but that’s exactly what is happening at some gas pumps. Through the magic of wireless technology, thieves can rest in their… Read More »
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