TransUnion released its quarterly analysis of global online fraud trends, which found that the telecommunications, e-commerce and financial services industries have been increasingly impacted. “Our data showed the opposite with younger generations, Millennials and Gen Z (those born in or after 1995), being the most targeted. Adding insult to injury, our survey found Millennials […]
How to Defend Against Digital Surveillance when Teleworking
As companies throughout the world turn to teleworking as a way of continuing operations in the face of COVID-19, employees and security teams alike have understandably faced growing pains in adjusting to this new reality. Here are five easy-to-follow tips that remote employees can follow to mitigate the risk of digital surveillance while working from home. […]
Thunderspy, New Attack Method, Allows Hackers to Steal Data in Less than 5 Minutes
Eindhoven University of Technology researcher Björn Ruytenberg revealed the details of a new attack method he’s calling Thunderspy – which targets devices with a Thunderbolt port. Any time someone requests physical access to your device, whether a laptop, phone, or tablet, there is cause for concern, he says. “Being able to load a malicious payload directly to […]
Houston Texas Private Investigator Sees Business Back Close to Normal
The COVID-19 pandemic and the resulting restrictions on all types of business is diminishing in severity. Texas businesses are opening again with some distancing and other restrictions in place. Houston Texas private investigator Rob Kimmons at Kimmons Investigations is seeing business almost back to a more normal level. Houston Private Investigator Corporate Investigative Services Based […]
Panda Security Report: Ransomware & Fileless Attacks are a Growing Concern
The new Panda Security Threat Insights Report 2020 compiled by PandaLabs – anti-malware laboratory and security operations center (SOC) –illuminates several emerging trends in the cybersecurity space. The Panda Security Threat Insights Report 2020 highlights data compiled by PandaLabs – the anti-malware laboratory and security operations center (SOC) of Panda Security, which has illuminated several emerging trends […]
Are you Ready for These 26 Different Types of DDoS Attacks?
Although distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) is an old school attack vector, it continues to be a serious threat to organizations. Not only is DDoS a way for hacktivists to manifest protest against Internet censorship and controversial political initiatives, but it’s also a goldmine of opportunities for achieving strictly nefarious goals. For instance, the latest tweak in […]
Toll Group Suffers Ransomware Attack Again
Toll Group suffers a ransomware attack for the second time in four months. Toll Group took the precautionary step of shutting down certain IT systems after unusual activity on some of servers was detected. Later, Toll Group confirmed the attack was a new form of ransomware known as Nefilim. Charles Ragland, security engineer at Digital Shadows, explains that “Nefilim is a […]
Biometric Data: Increased Security and Risks
Biometrics has the potential to make authentication faster, easier and more secure, as long as it is handled with due care. Based on this, what can companies and governments do to offer a safer digital environment for consumers? Biometric authentication uses human physical or behavioral characteristics to digitally identify a person to grant access to […]
91% of People Know Password Reuse is Insecure, Yet 75% do it Anyway
Data from a new LastPass survey shows that 91% of people know that using the same password on multiple accounts is a security risk, yet 66% continue to use the same password anyway. Released in time for World Password Day, the global survey polled 3,250 individuals across the United States, Australia, Singapore, Germany, Brazil, and […]
Webinar: Competitive Forensic Science Grant Programs (BJA)
During this webinar, BJA and RTI International will discuss available Fiscal Year 2020 competitive forensic science funding opportunities. These solicitations/grant programs will provide states and localities with various resource tools to improve the quality of their forensic science services to meet the challenges of crime and justice and improve overall public safety. Read the entire […]