CISA alert: Federal agency ‘compromised by malicious cyber actor’
An ominous alert from CISA: A federal agency was the victim of a cyberattack that resulted in the installation of a vicious malware.
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Government software provider Tyler Technologies hit by ransomware attack
Tyler Technologies, a major provider of emergency management and election-sharing data used by governments, is dealing with a major ransomware incident.
Phishing campaign spoofs texas.gov domain, targets computer vendors
A convincing-looking phishing campaign purportedly from a Texas government agency is targeting computer vendors in the state.
Top 5 cybersecurity innovations and why they’re drawing in the money
With attackers making use of every vulnerability, our sense of security has turned into insecurity. These cybersecurity innovations may have the answers.
Mozi botnet behind massive spike in IoT device attacks
The Mozi botnet appears to be another unintended consequence of people spending more time at home — and using more Internet-connected devices.
See the light: How to avoid webcam hacking
With so many employees video conferencing from home, the webcam may be a portal to disaster. Webcam hacking is real – but it can be avoided.
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs experiences data breach
A successful cyberattack initiated by a social engineering campaign has caused a data breach at the Department of Veterans Affairs.
Cybersecurity for small businesses: Keep it simple
Cybersecurity for small businesses needn’t be expensive, but that doesn’t mean you don’t have to spend time. These steps can keep SMBs safe.
Third-party remote access: The risks can be managed
As more businesses operate remotely, third-party remote access is becoming more common. Be aware of the risks and how to control them.
Spoofed login pages growing quickly to become major cyberthreat
Spoofed login pages is not a new kind of cyberattack, but 2020 has seen a serious evolution in this social engineering method.
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