Ukrainian officials have determined the new NotPetya computer virus, that has spread to 60 countries, originated in the country’s computer infrastructure. 75% of the NotPetya virus attacks were in the Ukraine alone. The computer worm has “paralyzed thousands of machines worldwide, shutting down ports, factories and offices as it spread through internal organizational networks.” The Ukraine has…
According to the FTC (Federal Trade Commission), tech support scams have increased. There are various techniques used by scammers to lure one into this type of scam. The scammer will either, “call, place alarming pop-up messages on your computer, offer free “security” scans, or set up fake websites– all to convince you that your computer…
In November, Yahoo determined through law enforcement officials that an unauthorized third party stole data files which contained Yahoo user data. In an official Yahoo statement, the details are given: “Based on further analysis of this data by the forensic experts, we believe an unauthorized third party, in August 2013, stole data associated with more…
With Cyber Monday coming up shortly with 36 percent of consumers shopping online for the event, the need for secure and safe shopping is of utmost importance. IBM Security offers safety tips for navigating the online shopping maze. “Beware of Unexpected Package Tracking Emails” for instance, fake emails masquerading as retailers but instead contain malware, such as…
Becoming CyberAware is more possible as citizens are informed and educated through the annual National Cyber Security Awareness Month (NCSAM) led by the National Cyber Security Alliance (NCSA) and the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS). Each October, the effort of the NCSAM, is to instruct “every digital citizen and business across the globe learn…
The Global State of Information Security Survey 2017 was recently conducted by PwC US, CIO and CSO to examine how executives are attempting to manage cybersecurity threats and attain competitive advantages. The emphasis is on how forward-thinking organizations are investing in cybersecurity and privacy technology that “can facilitate business growth and foster innovation. Among the highlights of the…
Yahoo recently determined that 500 million user accounts have been stolen from the “company’s network” and users who have not changed their passwords since late 2014 should do so now. It is considered the largest data breach ever recorded. The following official statement defines the details of the huge breach: “A recent investigation by Yahoo! Inc….
Blue Coat, a Leading web security company worldwide, has been acquired by Symantec a “global leader in cyber security. Operating one of the world’s largest cyber intelligence networks.” The move will create an even larger cyber security company that will address the growing threat of global security issues. The merger of the two companies will unite “Symantec’s…