Topic
Malware
179 published works
Privacy and Cybersecurity
CISA Encourages “Shields Up” to Protect Operations and Workers as Cyber War Ramps Up
The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Agency (CISA) has urged a “Shields Up” defense in depth approach, as Russian use of wiper malware in the Ukrainian war escalates. The Russian malware…
Mike McBride Online
Linked: Hackers slip into Microsoft Teams chats to distribute malware
By Mike McBride
This makes sense. How often do your coworkers send you something in a Teams chat and you simply click on it? Have you considered the possibility that it wasn't actually…
Your IT Consultant
Protecting Users from Themselves
By John Simek
Document automation is a way for users to accomplish repetitive tasks in a much more efficient way. Microsoft has supported automation in Microsoft Office for several decades using Visual Basic…
Your IT Consultant
Beware Unexpected USB Flash Drives
By John Simek
It’s an oldie but a goodie. Beware the postman bearing gifts. Bleeping Computer has a warning from the FBI to beware of USB drives showing up in the mail. Apparently,…
Future Lawyer
Malwarebytes – It’s Not Just For Computers Anymore.
By rickgeorges
Malwarebytes For Android. If you read this blog regularly, you know that I am concerned with digital security. I care about you. If you get hacked, I feel your pain.…
PracticePanther Blog
Cybersecurity Law: A Growing Specialization for Lawyers
Over the last few years dating back to the events of 9/11, cybersecurity law has grown in demand due to an increased number of threats. It’s no surprise that the…
Future Lawyer
Malwarebytes – One Back To School Sale Not To Be Missed.
By rickgeorges
Back To School Cyberprotection. Protection of kids going back to school from the Pandemic is on the minds of all Americans this month. However, protection against viruses isn't only biological.…
ComplexDiscovery
Strong Security No Longer Enough? The Threat Landscape for Supply Chain Attacks
By Rob Robinson
Editor’s Note: The European Union Agency for Cybersecurity, ENISA, is the Union’s agency dedicated to achieving a high common level of cybersecurity across Europe. In July of 2021, ENISA published…
Your IT Consultant
Beware DocuSign Phishing Attacks
By John Simek
Make no mistake about it. Cybercriminals are not stupid. As many of the oldies radio stations used to say, the hits just keep on coming. These days, the cyber attacks…
Data Privacy + Cybersecurity Insider
Privacy Tip #294 – Online Gamers Beware: Crackonosh Malware Hidden in Free Games
Security researchers from Avast have discovered that “Crackonosh” malware has been installed on free versions of some popular online games for the purpose of cryptomining. It is believed to be…