Ransomware is a type of malware that holds your data hostage. It has been a problem with computers for many years, but it’s only recently started showing up on mobile devices. When you activate the program or app, it blocks you from accessing the data on the device and displays a message demanding payment by… Read More »
Can The FBI Attract Ethical Hackers?
In today’s online world, cyber attacks can be nearly as devastating as traditional warfare. In addition to cyber terrorism, hackers have stolen identification and credit card information from millions of Americans in cyber attacks on large businesses. Local law enforcement often doesn’t have the skills or manpower to handle these cyber crimes, and jurisdiction becomes… Read More »
FBI Officially Names North Korea as Source of Sony Hack
To the surprise of practically no one, the Federal Bureau of Investigation has officially announced the involvement of the North Korean government in last month’s hack on Sony Pictures Entertainment. While the FBI announcement stated it could not list all of the reasons for the link due to the need to protect “sensitive sources and… Read More »
Dirtboxes – Cellular Spies in the Sky
Last week the Wall Street Journal broke a story on cellular spying that has troublesome implications for wireless security experts and privacy advocates. According to anonymous sources cited by the paper, the United States government is mounting devices known as dirtboxes on small planes and using them to sweep up cell phone data on innocent… Read More »
The Battle Over Digital Payments at the Cash Register
Apple has launched their their new digital wallet service, but not all North American retailers are on board with the new service. Retailers that are members of the Merchant Customer Exchange (MCX) organization are developing an alternative based around an app that uses visual QR codes. The app is called CurrentC, and is currently in… Read More »
Has Apple Pay Put An End To Credit Card Security Issues?
All across America today, retailers have begun to accept Apple Pay purchases using secure encryption, Touch ID and Apple iPhones. So is cash still king or have we crowned a new form of payment winner? Apple’s new smartphones and iPads use an NFC wireless module to communicate to a merchant’s payment terminal. Once connected, a… Read More »
Cybersecurity Insurance & What You Need To Know
Every company that uses computers or the Internet needs to protect their assets, but how can companies prepare for threats that are so new they’re not even recognized? New technology can open security holes that aren’t detected until after cyber criminals have already broken in. Hackers develop new viruses and other malware every day, faster… Read More »
Leaked Nude Photos Expose Cloud Security Risks
BVS CEO & Cyber Security Expert, Scott Schober provides security details on Inside Edition Last week’s leak of confidential celebrity photos has focused renewed public attention on the security risks of storing data in the cloud. The photos were originally posted on a seedy Internet site by an anonymous user, then reposted to other disreputable… Read More »
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