We knew fairly early in the year that 2018 was on track to beat 2017 and set a new record for the number of data breaches in the year. Afterall, 2017 had shattered 2016's record the year before. Now that the final numbers are in though, we can see just how big an increase we've seen in the number of data breaches from one year to the … [Read more...] about 2018 Was The Record Breaking Year For Data Breaches
Archives for March 2019
Social Media Is Big Business For Criminals
The rise of Social Media has been a game changer for businesses around the world, creating opportunities for customer engagement that were previously unimaginable. Unfortunately, business owners aren't the only ones reaping the benefits of Social Media. The hackers of the world are in on the game too, and for them, Social Media … [Read more...] about Social Media Is Big Business For Criminals
Microsoft Account Email Phishing Attempt Looks Legitimate
Researchers have discovered a pair of nasty phishing campaigns that are making use of Microsoft's Azure Blob Storage in a bid to steal the recipient's Microsoft and Outlook account credentials. Both campaigns are noteworthy in that they utilize well-constructed landing pages that have SSL certificates and a windows.net domain, which combine to … [Read more...] about Microsoft Account Email Phishing Attempt Looks Legitimate
Progressive Web App Office Software Coming To Windows 10
Microsoft has recently announced a new addition, coming soon to the Microsoft Store. A free Office progressive web app (PWA), which is slated to replace the My Office app that comes pre-installed on Windows devices. The new app is functionally similar to the Office App you're currently using, but it brings some exciting new features into play … [Read more...] about Progressive Web App Office Software Coming To Windows 10
Malware Stealing Usernames And Passwords At Alarming Rates
Much discussion has been had about the fact that hackers are becoming increasingly sophisticated, and their methods ever-increasing in their complexity. While that's certainly true, more complex isn't always better. Take, for example, the malware called Separ, which is a credential-siphoning bit of code, first detected in late … [Read more...] about Malware Stealing Usernames And Passwords At Alarming Rates
Ransomware: 1 E-mail Could Be Your Worst Nightmare
In 2017 alone the number of global ransomware attacks increased by 350% from the previous year and affected businesses of all sizes in all sectors. On average a single ransomware attack can cost a small to midsize business up to $99,000. Ransomware is essentially an infection sent via email that can encrypt files and documents on your network … [Read more...] about Ransomware: 1 E-mail Could Be Your Worst Nightmare
