Paul Wartenberg

August 21, 2019
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A “Coordinated Ransomware Attack” hits 23 Texas Local Government Entities.

A new day, a new ransom… but not just one, twenty-three? On the morning of August 16th hackers hit 23 municipalities in Texas, and events are […]
August 13, 2019

Virtual Bank Robbery Shuts Down Tokyo Exchange

A virtual bank robbery struck Tokyo last month causing a Tokyo exchange to shut down. Seems like a Hollywood movie trailer, doesn’t it? Unfortunately, it’s all […]
August 7, 2019

How to Identify if You’ve Been Compromised in a Data Breach and How to Fix it

It’s getting old, we know. But it never gets less nerve-wracking to hear an institution you’ve trusted with your information, was just breached. Or WAS breached […]
August 6, 2019
IOT

Fancy Bear Exploiting IOT Devices With Weak Passwords

IOT devices and weak passwords are a recipe for disaster. According to Microsoft, A state-sponsored Russian hacking group has been taking advantage of Internet of Things […]
August 1, 2019
No More Ransom Project

Ransomware Prevention Boasting Success Thanks to “The No More Ransom Project”

Received a phishing email lately? If we were in a classroom the majority of you would probably raise their hands. Let’s take it one step further. […]
July 23, 2019

ERP Vulnerability Puts 62 Colleges Data at Risk

Back to school might be a little riskier this year when it comes to your data. Hackers have infiltrated the systems of 62 colleges according to […]
July 17, 2019
Android Apps

Are Android Apps Harvesting your Data?

There’s obviously a disconnect when it comes to big tech companies and cybersecurity. Somehow malicious content and viruses of all shapes and sizes squeeze their way […]
July 11, 2019

Fake Microsoft One Note Audio Scam

A new week, a new scam…This week’s CYBER ALERT goes to the Fake Microsoft OneNote Audio Note Phishing Emails Hoax. Internet Criminals are sending phishing attacks […]
June 24, 2019

After 2020 Global Digital Currency Might be Here to Stay

After 2020, Global Digital Currency might be here to stay, and Facebook is behind it. This week Facebook announced its newest mission: to enable a simple […]