The 2019 Cyber News Review started in April 2019 and provides a weekly review of Cyber Security news. 4/18/2019 Chinese hackers strike US universities in bid for military technology Accenture’s iDefense team has confirmed cyberattacks against at least 27 universities worldwide. “It is believed that the threat actors behind the Read more
rsonally. When a data breach occurs in an organization that holds your information, those details/that data could be swiped and used for malicious purposes. That data can include your social security number, credit card information, private health information, account details, username and password, and much more. Many people are still Read more
October is National Cyber Security Awareness month, or NCSAM for short. It was launched by the National Cyber Security Alliance & the U.S. Department of Homeland Security in October 2004. Its purpose is to provide Americans with information to keep them safe while browsing the internet and using electronic devices. Read more
When hackers cannot break into your accounts by pressing buttons, they usually rely on tricking a human to help them get in. Sim Swapping is a new attack where a hacker will trick your cell phone provider to activate your cell phone number on the hacker’s phone. This allows them Read more
As more and more organizations secure their users, networks, and systems, attackers are finding more creative ways to access sensitive data. The supply chain attack in cyber security is one of these methods; it’s affecting not only organizations but average users as well. In a supply chain attack, cyber criminals Read more
Have you ever wondered why you do not have to pay for your social media account? As popular as these sites are now, why don’t they charge you a membership fee for basic access? The truth is, they’re not free. When we create profiles and use these platforms, we’re actually Read more
Have you ever wondered why we must update our software and operating systems? Are you sick of the popups on your phone or computer asking you to do so? Software updates contain new features and important fixes for bugs and vulnerabilities. In this post I’ll cover some of the reasons Read more
Multi-factor authentication, or two-factor authentication, is a form of security where a second layer of protection is added to your login information. Your password itself is a method of authentication. But it’s not as secure on its own as it could be; hackers have developed many methods of stealing your Read more
What Is a Phishing Email? – 1/8/2019 In today’s digital landscape, we have all heard about hacking. But our first impression of the term is that it’s a super technical process. However, most hacking attacks start with something simple called a phishing email. Phishing works like actual fishing. In the Read more