Think of the internet as a big city full of exciting things to do but also potential risks. Just like you’d want to stay safe and keep your belongings private in a city you need to do the same online. That’s where a VPN (Virtual Private Network) comes in handy. It acts like a personal […]
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Cyber attacks are increasing in frequency, and experts predict the situation will worsen. Therefore, it’s crucial for people to enhance their online safety practices, starting with strengthening their passwords. Forbes Advisor recently published a report on America’s Password Habits, based on a survey of 2,000 individuals conducted by OnePoll. The findings revealed that 46% of
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A ransomware attack has caused an internet outage at Minnesota State University-Moorhead for over two weeks. University officials confirmed this on Thursday, February 1, when the IT team noticed server issues and activated the Incident Response plan. This plan involved shutting down various services like file servers, printing, and the website to prevent further spread
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A Twin Cities company handling private patient data and images for over 20 area hospitals and clinics experienced a cyber attack on Super Bowl Sunday. However, they believe they thwarted the attack before any confidential information was compromised. Consulting Radiologists Ltd (CRL), the company in question, swiftly intervened to prevent a full-scale attack, although there
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Hospitals and schools are prime targets for ransomware attacks, primarily orchestrated by Russian cyber criminals, according to Ann Neuberger, the deputy national security adviser for cyber and emerging technology. To counter this threat, U.S. officials are urgently enhancing cyber defenses in these institutions, turning to artificial intelligence tools for assistance. Neuberger emphasized the increasing trend
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Fulton County, Georgia officials confirmed that a ransomware attack caused significant disruptions to their systems in late January. The LockBit ransomware operation claimed responsibility and alleged to have stolen internal documents. Most phone lines, water bills, and property tax payment systems remain inoperable two weeks later. Chairman Robb Pitts stated that systems will be restored
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Fresh samples of Qakbot malware have been circulating in email campaigns since mid-December, indicating ongoing experimentation by its developers. One variant uses a fake Adobe product installer to deceive users into installing the malware on Windows systems. Qakbot, also known as QBot, has long been used to deliver various malicious payloads, including ransomware, primarily through
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A group called GoldFactory has made advanced banking malware, like GoldPickaxe for iOS and GoldDigger for Android, targeting countries like Thailand and Vietnam. They trick people into downloading the malware through fake messages and websites, stealing personal information and intercepting messages. PC Matic is a 100% USA-based cybersecurity solution, providing industry-leading security that is affordable
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Prudential Financial, a major global financial services company, suffered a breach last week where attackers accessed employee and contractor data before being stopped from further access. The company, managing $1.4 trillion in assets and serving over 50 million customers worldwide, detected the breach on February 5, one day after unauthorized access. The breach was disclosed
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Southern Water, a company providing water services across several regions in England, has disclosed that data belonging to 5-10% of its customers has been compromised in a cyber attack. Personal information and financial data may have been stolen and potentially sold on the dark web. The compromised data includes names, dates of birth, national insurance
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