The Cyber Show, Ep 10: The FBI Got Hacked
Anyone can fall victim to cyber attacks, and the FBI is no exception. Earlier this month, their email servers were hacked to send out fake cybersecurity warnings - and it could have been much...
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State & Local Governments to Receive $1 Billion in Funding for Cybersecurity
The “Investing in a New Vision for the Environment and Surface Transportation in America Act” or “INVEST in America Act” provides nearly two billion dollars in funding to enhance the nation’s...
The Cyber Show, Ep 9: The Biggest Ransomware Bust Yet
In a massive global crackdown, law enforcement agencies from 17 countries hit back at ransomware hackers with a series of arrests and server shutdowns - all part of Operation Gold Dust. Plus: A...
Increasing Costs of Cyber Insurance
The cost of cyber insurance is increasing significantly in part to providers who don’t think organizations are taking steps necessary to protect themselves. Do you have a 3rd party security...
The Cyber Show, Ep 8: Candy Corn Hacked + More Scary Cyber Stories
It's our Halloween episode - so get ready for some scary cybersecurity stories! Just before Halloween, the largest candy corn manufacturer in the country gets hit by ransomware. Plus: A 35...
What is Completely Automated Public Turing Test to Tell Computers and Humans Apart (CAPTCHA)?
As technology has advanced, cybercriminals have relied more on bots to assist in network compromise. Bots are software applications designed to execute various internet tasks at a much higher rate...
What is Steganography?
Protecting valuable data is the central element of all cybersecurity strategies. Realizing this, many cybercriminals have resorted to unorthodox methods of stealing data. One of the primary...
The Cyber Show, Ep 7: Death by Ransomware Attack?
Cyber experts have warned for years that ransomware can be a matter of life or death for hospitals, and a new lawsuit claims just that. Plus: Facebook's massive outage, Twitch gets hit by...
vCISO Can Protect Against New Ransomware Threats and Old Scams
The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), the FBI, and the National Security Agency (NSA) issued a warning about the increased use of a Conti ransomware in more than 400 attacks...
The Cyber Show, Ep 6: The Top 12 Phishing Keywords to Watch For
The ultimate phishing email keywords list, Walgreens' COVID-19 test data exposure, critical Apple updates, ransomware hits agriculture, and more!
Is Your Company Ready for a Cyberattack?
Can you ever be ready for a cyberattack—yes, you can! Asking if you are ready for a cyberattack is like asking if you are ready for an accident. When an accident occurs, you can have insurance and...
The Cyber Show, Ep 5: Hackers Love Holiday Weekends
Hackers strike again on a holiday weekend, cybersecurity for trains and IoT devices, how to find out if you've been hacked, and more!