UC San Diego Health suffers data breach, phishing to blame
The UC San Diego Health System, one of the best health-care providers in the U.S., has suffered a data breach. Like so many others, phishing is the cause.
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Milanote workplace collaboration app used for phishing attacks
With the rise of applications intended for collaboration in the workplace, largely driven by the COVID-19 pandemic, it was inevitable for them to catch cybercriminals’ attention. Such applications include the […]
Infosecurity Magazine suffering major DDoS attack
Infosecurity Magazine, a well-respected source of cybersecurity news, announced it was hit by a distributed denial of service (DDoS) attack.
Private browsing and incognito mode: Internet’s most misunderstood tool
Private browsing is not as private as you may think it is. Yes, it can be a useful privacy tool, but don’t let it give you a false sense of […]
Pay that man in the hoodie his ransom money!
When your company has been hit by a crippling ransomware attack, you’re forced to make a very tough decision: Pay the ransom or not?
Why device-based pricing is ideal for SIEM solutions
When it comes to security information and event management solutions, pricing is an important factor. After all, SIEM involves a lot of data that flows in every moment, and this […]
Business productivity and IT security controls: Strike the right balance
Productivity and IT security are two pillars of business success, but too often they are at odds. These tips will help you find a happy medium.
‘Lower than low’: Cybercriminals steal identities of Surfside condo collapse victims
Cybercriminals who commit identity theft tend to be lowlifes already, but stealing the identities of victims of the Surfside condo collapse is a new low.
Juniper Networks patches critical vulnerability in SBR server
If you are an admin in charge of Juniper's SBR server, patch immediately. A potentially nasty vulnerability has been found and, thankfully, fixed.
Ransomware-as-a-service: The future is bright — for cybercriminals
Ransomware-as-service is the next big threat facing companies large and small because destructive exploits are now available to anyone.
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