A ransomware group took a page out of the white hat hacker playbook to offer a bug bounty program for researchers willing to aid in cybercriminality. The LockBit ransomware-as-a-service group says it will pay individuals who find exploitable... Read More
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If you use the same username and password on more than one website or app, this consumer alert warning is for you! Cybercriminals could attempt to log in to online accounts using login credentials stolen from other online... Read More
While the Wednesday hijacking of several high-profile and verified Twitter accounts appears to have been confined to a cryptocurrency scam, security experts are warning that the platform’s security failures could lead to bigger attacks down... Read More
What does this mean for mobile phone users? It means that it’s even more important to stay vigilant about cybersecurity when using a mobile device. Here are some ways you can protect yourself, your data, and your phone. Lock your phone with a... Read More
News about coronavirus (COVID-19) continues to evolve. Cybercriminals are trying to take advantage of the fears associated with it by sending phishing emails designed to infect computers, collect personal information, and steal money. We’ll... Read More
Hackers and cybercriminals are coming up with more and more devious ways to steal every day. Some of the data breaches are huge, like the attacks on Target and Anthem, allowing hackers to get access to millions of social security numbers, email... Read More
2017 will go down as the year ransomware hit the mainstream, thanks largely to malware known variously as WannaCry, WannaCrypt or WannaCryptor 2.0. The malicious software compromised systems across Asia, Europe and beyond, affecting high-profile... Read More
How Can You Prevent A Ransomware Attack?
Ransomware is the digital version of extortion. It’s as simple as that. It uses age-old tactics to carry out a modern day crime, but the elements behind it are as old as human criminal activity itself. ... Read More
Cyberthreats to your business are usually blamed on outsiders—nefarious programmers writing malicious code designed to pilfer your corporate intelligence, siphon your confidential customer information and/or raid your financial data. Sometimes, the... Read More
Internet security awareness training firm KnowBe4 educates consumers how to protect children against online criminals amidst social media craze. Digital crime is on the rise—a type of crime in which your credit, financial security and good name are... Read More