US critical infrastructures have been at the helm of massive cyberattacks over the past few years. BlackMatter is responsible for the September attacks on New Cooperative and Crystal Valley, both farm service providers. First discovered in July 2021, the ransomwareRead More
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The age of working anywhere
4 best practices to successfully work remotely We are in the era of work flexibly. People want to be able to work in more than one setting, whether that be from home, the coffee shop down the street, the airportRead More
What does telecommuting mean for cyber security?
Thanks to ever-evolving technology, the way we think about “going to work” and created a healthier way to balance our everyday lives. The pandemic has caused roughly 7.2 million people to become unemployed, but it has also changed the wayRead More
Cloud-based companies latest ransom targets
DDoS attackers shut down VoIP providers and request ransoms BREAKING: A string of voice over internet protocol (VoIP) providers have become the latest targets of ransom distribution denial of service (DDoS). Sept. 27, one of the US’s leading telephony providersRead More
Ransomware Attacks in Austin: How to Identify and Prevent Them
Most ransomware attacks are initiated by organized crime, according to Clear Data. Tony Soprano, anyone? When you think about it, it’s really no different than a shakedown. But instead of Soprano strong-arming you in an alley to extort your money,Read More
Israeli company exploits Apple’s zero-day security vulnerability
Apple became aware of an exploited zero-day security vulnerability Sept. 7 with the iPhone that could become an issue for millions of users. Citizen Lab said the flaw is the first of its kind. Users don’t need to click onRead More