When a cyber stranger wants $300 in iTunes gift cards to fix your PC, please question it
Let’s start with obvious: strangers — especially cyber strangers. Huge red flag when they demand money…
Read MoreNovember 7, 2016
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Messing with telemarketers — just don’t do it, say security experts
Before taunting them, it’s important to note that they already have your phone number, name, and possibly other identifying information. This data could be used to cause real harm to you or your family, so it is ill-advised…
Read MoreOctober 31, 2016
Analysts worry that last week’s cyber attack was a ‘trial run’
Security experts say that the big cyber attack that hit Twitter, Paypal, Netflix, Airbnb and dozens of other companies last week could be a precursor to a larger assault that deeply impacts American society, possibly during the holiday shopping season…
Read MoreOctober 26, 2016
IoT, health and other data creates massive value
With about five billion IoT devices connected today, with growth expected to reach 25 to 38 billion over the next five years it’s clear something needs to be done to arrest the threat of billions of devices being recruited for…
Read MoreOctober 25, 2016
How Web Cams Helped Bring Down the Internet, Briefly
In a world where we increasingly live and work in giant webs of internet connectivity—our computers and phones, not to mention cameras, thermostats, garage door openers, kitchen appliances and baby monitors are all now connected to the web, often by…
Read MoreOctober 25, 2016
StarLink adds security intelligence and analytics vendor
Security-specialised VAD StarLink, has signed a distribution agreement with LogRhythm, a global provider of security intelligence and analytics solutions…
Read MoreOctober 11, 2016
