Discovered zero-day exploit raises red flags Cybersecurity is no stranger to zero-day exploits, a scenario where exploits still pose a threat to software, programming, apps, and websites. Most are manageable, but when the exploit exists for a widely used platform, it’s a big problem. Java is,...
Information overload impacts worker performance Do you remember in class how, after around twenty to thirty minutes, paying attention to a lecture got increasingly difficult? For those suffering from ADD or other neurodivergent problems, it was a nightmare. But for others, even with great concentration, that...
How things changed since the dial-up days Security, browsing, and cybercrime looked a whole lot different in the primordial days of the internet. Sometimes, I like to glance back and see how far we’ve come in terms of accessibility and cybersecurity. . . and much hasn’t...
How phishing is turning into a business for hackers Phishing remains one of the most widely used attack methods by hackers today. Social engineering is an effective tool for delivering malware payloads, such as ransomware. And thus, any hacker or malicious gang out for profit typically...
Mandates set new standard for ransomware reports in the transportation sector A key component to fighting off cyber and ransomware attacks is reporting the incident as soon as possible. The longer an event goes unreported, the less experts and security teams can do to both mitigate...
How con-artists defraud millions during the holidays The idea of a scam during the holiday season sounds heartless and unthinkable, but it’s a common and frequent occurrence around Christmas time. Scams like these come in a variety of forms, from obnoxious spam calls to theft attempts...
Tips to keep networks and devices secure during the holiday season The end of a tumultuous year is fast approaching. Hard to believe, given all that’s happened since 2020. But many are making a gradual, slow return to a sense of normalcy, or as close as...
The improvements in cybersecurity In the US, Thanksgiving means different things to different people. But often, it’s a time to reflect and show gratitude for what we have or accomplished over the previous year. In the spirit of the holiday, we can look at how cybersecurity...
WordPress websites targeted with fakeout ransomware plugin What’s worse than a ransomware threat? A fake one. I harp on how serious ransomware threats are all the time, ad nauseum. Because of this, anyone is on high alert if confronted by something as serious as a ransomware...
Big lessons from small problems Writing general and in-depth topics about cybersecurity was not a career path I expected. Or at least, one didn't expect to spend a lot of my freelancing time with. But now I thoroughly enjoy discussing topics in a field which, for...
