Most people have heard about the Bitcoin. While it is exciting and interesting to talk about the Bitcoin, we are leaving that aside to concentrate on the technology that makes it work – blockchain. Blockchain technology not only underlies Bitcoin and other Cryptocurrencies, but its applications also extend far beyond the digital currencies. From food…
If a large organization has a security breach it may end up dealing with a public relations nightmare. It will have to work hard to convince their customers that they’ve done what it takes to correct any problems caused by a security breach. It may even have to pay some customers out for any damage…
How would you feel if your personal information is exposed to the world? That’s exactly what 57 000 000 people woke up to recently. A story broke about Uber’s data breach that involved the leaking of customer information. And all of it was kept secret for almost a year. That means your information could be…
While the latest cybersecurity news has been flooded with stories of data breaches, unidentifiable hacker groups, ransomware attacks, leaked business data, sensitive voter records, and more, it’s easy to overlook some of the impressive and inherently good advancements we’ve made in 2017. This Thanksgiving I’d like to pause the negative news stories and take a…
Just when you started to think you knew everything there is to know about cyber safety; enter the botnets. These creatures are affecting individuals and businesses alike. For example, brands find themselves spending exorbitant amounts of money on digital ads served to fake audiences. Media specialists are debating the role of this technology in the…
The hacking of Equifax and its consequences, as they become clearer, have wreaked havoc in the corporate world and as more information becomes available, the story once again appears to be one of negligence and procedural flaws. Because of the breach, crucial data including social security numbers, addresses, and credit card numbers among other personal…
Every once in a while the world wakes up to the news of yet another data breach of incredible proportion, providing a crude reminder that healthcare IT systems are not as secure as they should be. Some black hat hackers sell stolen data in bulk on the dark Web while others use a technique called credential…
While helping organizations shore up against potential cyber-attacks, I am surprised about how security teams still treat malware as a systemic issue rather the behavioral problem it has become. Yes, keeping your systems updated and behind a firewall is a necessity but so is educating your employees who are usually the weakest link in your…