The past year or so has delivered multiple lessons on IT security with a single conclusion: that whatever people, including individual consumers to business organizations to the IT vendors who serve them, have done or are doing, it isn’t enough. […]
Intel Takes Security to the Silicon Level Read More »
Technology is a almost always a double-edged sword. For every benefit or advantage it providers, there is also a caveat or pitfall that somehow exposes you to additional risk. Cybercriminals are working around the clock to find innovative ways to
Cryptomining and Ransomware are Keeping C-Level Execs Up at Night Read More »
The internet has brought people closer than they ever were, and the inception of social media has taken connectivity to another level. With the internet thoroughly integrated into our daily lives, however, there is a great need to defend ourselves
How to Protect Your Business from Data Breaches Read More »
Most gamers are constantly trying to get past a powerful boss, avoid a difficult trap, or complete a quest. If they get stuck, they often go online looking for clues on how to complete a particular challenge. Failing that, many
The Gamification of Cybercrime, and What it Means for Security Read More »
Inner Circle Podcast: Episode 005 Chad Skipper, VP of Competitive Intelligence and Product Testing at Cylance, is my guest for this episode of the Inner Circle podcast. We talk about the importance of anti-malware testing, and how and why you
Chad Skipper Talks about Anti-Malware Testing Read More »
Lighthouse Productions is an events production business based in Wisconsin. Despite being a small business with no major digital assets, the company recently suffered a serious ransomware attack that posed a crippling threat to its operations. The experience highlights how
Ransomware in Real Life: One SMB’s Ransomware Recovery Story Read More »
There is a lot of information going around about a new security problems with processors (not just Intel’s, well sort of). You see there are two exploits tied to what is being termed Side-Channel Analysis. One that is relatively easy
The One Important Thing You Need to Know about Spectre and Meltdown Read More »
Cybersecurity, cyber-terrorism, and cyber defense are serious topics of concern for all industries, government agencies, energy, and national infrastructure entities right now and for the foreseeable future. Securing the information systems, data, and infrastructure of these Governmental, Military, and Commercial
Cybersecurity: What Must be Done Now to Protect the Future? Read More »
It might not be seasonally appropriate — aren’t bunnies the mascots of spring? — but a new malware named Bad Rabbit has exploded across Russia and Eastern European countries. Following in the footsteps of WannaCry and NotPetya, Bad Rabbit is
Bad Rabbit Arrives in Time for the Holidays Read More »
Think an overcrowded inbox is scary? An empty inbox is even scarier. Imagine how your organization would be affected if you suddenly lost access to every one of your emails. Consider all the resources (money, time and manpower) that would
Data Loss Horror Stories You Should Avoid this Halloween Read More »
