Due to concerns over COVID-19, more people than ever are working remotely or are furloughed temporarily. With World Backup Day 2020 coming up on March 31st, it is more important now than ever to talk about data security and backing up important systems. Usually, this is just a day set aside to understand more about […]
Why World Backup Day 2020 is More Important Than Ever Read More »
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to grow and seriously impacts everyone across the country, so do the number of COVID-19 scams that will pop-up trying to get access to personally identifiable information (PII) and finances. It can be difficult to decipher which emails, phone calls, social media posts or text messages are scams versus legitimate
Is this a COVID-19 Scam? Find Out with These Tips Read More »
As too many victims have already learned, there is something worse than just being a scammer’s prey. That something worse is being pulled into the scam yourself until you are (inadvertently) a criminal as well. There are a variety of scams, including romance scams, work-from-home scams and lottery scams, in which being snared in the
Money Mule Scam: When Victims Become the Criminals Read More »
A RailWorks data breach has left many unanswered questions. When a company issues a data breach notification, it can be difficult to know what to do. RailWorks, a US-based transportation infrastructure company, reported a data breach due to a ransomware attack that may have affected an estimated 3,500 employees, former employees and their family members.
Questions Remain Following RailWorks Data Breach Read More »
A Health Share data breach has exposed the personal information of many of its members. This comes after a laptop was stolen from a company vehicle. Advances in cybertechnology mean that a hacker can sit anywhere in the world and potentially break into a computer network. New methods and tactics have made it even easier
Health Share Data Breach Exposes Member PII After Laptop is Stolen Read More »
A recent Whisper accidental overexposure is shedding light on the importance of online security. In 2012, the Whisper app was launched to be a completely private and anonymous chat with others. The point was that users could share their deepest, darkest secrets with other users without having to worry about anyone finding out who they
Whisper Accidental Overexposure Exposes Sensitive Information of 900 Million Users Read More »
First, hackers were taking advantage of the global pandemic coronavirus news coronavirus with an email scam that targeted consumers. Now, they are targeting businesses with a new coronavirus business scam. Just like the last scam, criminals are using the concerns over the outbreak to unleash malware. They are continuing to try and find ways to
Coronavirus Business Scam Targeting Employees Read More »
A Walgreens data exposure from the company’s mobile app exposed the information of 6,681 customers according to HIPAA Journal. This latest hack is an example of another way your data can be leaked. Mobile apps are currently one of the retailers’ best tools for engaging customers, developing a loyal following and increasing sales. With these
App Error Leads to Walgreens Data Exposure Read More »
A new PayPal phishing scam is making the rounds that are hard to spot, which emphasizes the importance of using an abundance of caution when you receive a message you are not expecting. Phishing scams work by tricking people into clicking a link, opening an attachment or redirecting to a website. From there, the scammers
New PayPal Phishing Scam Looks like the Real Deal Read More »
