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Cl0p’s MOVEit Attack Victim Count Continues to Climb
by Mark Plantinga on August 2, 2023 at 2:00 PM
The cyber threat landscape continues to evolve at an alarming pace, posing ever-increasing challenges to businesses, governments, and individuals. A particularly troubling development in recent months has been the dramatic rise in MOVEit attacks attributed to the Cl0p ransomware group …
How Secure Is Your Crypto Wallet?
by Nicholas Foisy on July 7, 2023 at 12:00 PM
Over the past decade, cryptocurrency has shifted from a largely disregarded entity to a highly coveted investment class. Its appeal stems from its nature as a form of digital currency, protected by cryptography and complex computer networks, free from the influence of traditional cent …
Temu App Poses Potential Data Risk for Consumers
by Nicholas Foisy on June 30, 2023 at 11:00 AM
The modern world is governed by apps. From communication to e-commerce, every aspect of our lives seems to be tied to digital platforms that promise convenience at the touch of a button. Among these apps, a newcomer has garnered significant attention lately.
Safeguard Your Website From SEO Poisoning
by Nicholas Foisy on June 27, 2023 at 2:15 PM
In today's digital landscape, search engine optimization (SEO) plays a crucial role in enhancing a website's visibility and attracting organic traffic. However, with every advancement in technology, new risks emerge. One such risk is SEO poisoning, a deceptive technique employed by ma …
Cybersecurity Controls – Good, Cheap, Fast: Pick Two
by Mick Fitton on June 22, 2023 at 3:15 PM
Nearly twenty years ago, I was working for the public transportation department in the town where I went to school. It was there that I was introduced to the new Marketing Director, who was among the first MBAs I had met. He laid something on me that was novel to me at the time but I …
MIME Sniffing: What Is It? What Are the Security Implications?
by Geoff Yeagley on May 9, 2023 at 2:45 PM
Multipurpose Internet Mail Extension (MIME) sniffing has been in use for decades to allow a browser to render content when there is some question about what type of data the content contains. However, MIME sniffing can also open your organization and end users up to serious cybersecur …