Microsoft’s Exchange email software was recently hit by a ransomware attack that has affected tens of thousands of customers. The victims of the attack range from government offices to schools and business. Experts believe that a group of Chinese hackers, Hafnium,...

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New Business Email Compromise Trend is Scamming Investors
Since late last year, the amount of money earned from business email compromise (BEC) attacks has risen drastically. This new scheme sees scammers posing as business executives over email and asking investors to wire them large sums of money. With this new method of...
China Steals Personal Health Information From Majority of Americans
Last month, it was reported that the Chinese government potentially stole the personal identifiable information of 80% of American adults. It’s thought that China is working to gather DNA and health information from Americans after a Chinese health company, BGI Group,...
New Ransomware Resource From MITRE Hopes to Help Healthcare Providers
Last month MITRE released new ransomware resources for hospitals and healthcare providers to use in the event of a cyberattack. These resources cover key topics like cyber resiliency and threat sharing and are also tailored to different roles in the healthcare...
Locking Down IoT Systems Could Prevent Breaches
Internet of Things (IoT) devices have taken over most industries in the past 20 years. While they have made business operations easier, they have been targeted in the past few years by hackers who use these devices to gain access to company networks. Recently, hackers...
Northern Ohio InfraGard Premier Event of 2021: Protect & Detect: Cybercrime of Today
Northern Ohio InfraGard Premier Event of 2021 Protect & Detect: Cybercrime of Today: FBI & Security Leaders Share Their Expertise Join former FBI Agents and industry executives for a discussion on safeguarding your business. 50 attendees will win a copy of...
Google Cloud and Allianz and Munich Re Partnership Hopes to Improve Cyber Insurance
A recent partnership between Google Cloud and Allianz and Munich Re has sparked a discussion around cyber insurance. Allianz and Munich Re are planning to use security measure data from Google Cloud to create customized cyber insurance policies for large companies. In...
Chip Cards Are Powering the Newest Version of Checkout Skimmers
A stealth new skimmer is taking over retail self-checkout terminals. These skimmers are made up of a PIN pad overlay and an extremely thin card skimmer or “shimmer” that’s inserted into chip readers. The skimmer is not visible to customers using these checkout...
Cybersecurity is a Necessity As More Retailers Go Digital
The role of technology in retail is becoming more prominent and all areas of the industry are focusing on becoming more efficient. While a digital transformation can have a positive impact on a business, it’s important that cybersecurity isn’t overlooked in the...
MSPs Become Necessity as IoT Devices Increase
Experts predict that in 2021 the number of IoT devices will reach over 35 billion. IoT devices are used in all industries and it’s important that these devices are secure to prevent cyberattacks. This increase in devices is leading small IT teams with even smaller...