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CDK Global Hit by Cyberattacks: The Impact on Auto Dealerships
by Jerry Hughes on June 27, 2024 at 2:45 PM
CDK Global, a major software-as-a-service (SaaS) provider for car dealerships, recently faced consecutive cyberattacks, severely disrupting the automotive sales and service industry. These breaches highlight the increasing sophistication of cyber threats and the widespread implication …
Privacy Concerns with Flock License Plate Recognition (LPR) Cameras
by Nicholas Foisy on May 3, 2024 at 2:25 PM
Compass IT Compliance, an expert in IT security and compliance consulting, regularly publishes blog content on data privacy topics. This article specifically addresses the growing privacy concerns associated with LPR cameras. It is important to clarify that this unbiased article was n …
Can Neuralink Be Hacked? Cybersecurity Experts Weigh-In
by Peter Fellini on February 7, 2024 at 4:30 PM
Last month, Elon Musk, the renowned entrepreneur, revealed that his venture, Neuralink, has successfully implanted its brain-computer interface in a human subject for the first time. Musk shared on X (previously known as Twitter) that the individual is recovering well and early outcom …
Leave the World Behind – Could the Cyberattack Blackout Really Happen?
by Nicholas Foisy on December 13, 2023 at 4:31 PM
Spoiler Alert: This article reveals key aspects of "Leave the World Behind." This captivating movie engages viewers with a narrative that seamlessly merges the realms of fiction and plausible real-world events. Its portrayal of a devastating cyberattack resulting in a countrywide powe …
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 …
Meta's Threads Collects More Data Than You May Know
by Nicholas Foisy on July 10, 2023 at 1:00 PM
Following a period of anticipation, Meta has recently introduced its latest venture into the competitive social media landscape with the launch of Threads. This new application, serving as a Twitter alternative, is now available in 100 countries and joins the ranks of other emergent c …