Cybersecurity
Massive Password Leak Raises Security Concerns for Businesses
Security Alert: 10 Billion Passwords Leaked Online A major security breach has emerged, with hackers uploading an astonishing 10 billion stolen passwords to a notorious crime forum. This massive leak, one of the largest in history, underscores the critical importance of robust cybersecurity practices. Businesses are urged to enforce password changes for all employees, enable…
Read MoreCDK Global Cyberattack Causes Continued Disruptions for Car Dealerships Across North America
North America car dealerships are grappling with significant disruptions as CDK Global, a leading software provider for the automotive industry, deals with the aftermath of a major cyberattack. The initial incident occurred last Wednesday, prompting CDK to shut down all its systems to prevent further damage. Despite early efforts to restore services on Sunday, a…
Read MoreUnderstanding and Protecting Against ShrinkLocker: The New Ransomware Threat
The Emergence of ShrinkLocker Recently, cybersecurity researchers have uncovered a new ransomware strain named ShrinkLocker. This malicious software targets businesses operating on older Windows operating systems, specifically those running Windows Vista or earlier. The threat posed by ShrinkLocker is significant due to its utilization of Visual Basic Scripting (VBScript) to infiltrate and encrypt corporate systems.…
Read MoreCyber-Attack Takes Omni Hotels & Resorts Offline; Here’s How To Travel Safely
Another day, another cyber-attack! In early April, Omni Hotels & Resorts was the victim of a cyber-attack that brought down the entire IT system and led to a company-wide outage. The organization took immediate action and brought the entire network offline to isolate the issue, protect its data and prevent further damage from occurring. Unfortunately,…
Read MoreCybercrime Predictions from an Industry Veteran: Scott Alldridge
In the dynamic realm of cybersecurity, a shifting threat landscape demands attention. Join us as we hear industry veteran, Scott Alldridge, explore the evolving cybersecurity landscape, unraveling the threats facing organizations of all sizes and the imperative steps to fortify defenses in an ever-changing digital world. Who is Scott Alldridge? Scott is the President of…
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