Cyber security expert on new online threat called ‘Reaper’
Reports of a scary new threat to your online security called, Reaper, have come out just in time for Halloween. Robert Jorgensen, a Professor at Utah Valley University, joined Brian Carlson to explain what that means for you. A botnet is a collection of computers or internet connected devices that have been compromised by an […]
What is BAD RABBIT? Ransomware paralyzes train stations, airports and media in Russia and Europe
“An advanced cyberattack has hit media outlets and infrastructure in Russia, Ukraine and Eastern Europe, causing mass disruption Cybersecurity researchers from Kaspersky described the malware, dubbed Bad Rabbit, in a blogpost on Tuesday, October 24. They explained how the previously unknown malware takes control of computer systems and encrypts data so that people. Security researchers […]
There is a ‘devastating’ security flaw in Wi-Fi, and you’re likely at risk
Researchers have discovered a massive security flaw in the security used to protect Wi-Fi networks — potentially allowing them to steal credit card details, private messages, photos, and more. The vulnerability affects all major modern devices and operating systems, including Android, Apple, Windows, Linux, and more. “The attack works against all modern protected Wi-Fi networks,” […]
Hackers may have accessed data of millions of T-Mobile customers
“A bug on T-Mobile‘s website may have allowed hackers to view your personal information. The bug, which has since been patched, allowed hackers to view your email address, account number, and even your phone’s IMSI number (a unique number that identifies subscribers). According to the researcher that found the bug, there was no way to […]
Microsoft already published a KRACK fix, Apple and Google are working on it
“Security researcher Mathy Vanhoef publicly disclosed a serious vulnerability in the WPA2 encryption protocol yesterday that affects all devices that use WiFi. While we’ve listed many ways to protect yourself against KRACK, the best way to completely eradicate it from your network is to update all your WiFi devices. And some companies have been faster […]
2017 Ponemon Cost of Data Breach Study
Companies in this year’s study are having larger breaches. The average size of the data breaches in this research increased 1.8 percent to more than 24,000 records. To read the full study, click here. To find out how much a data breach could cost you, click here.
Hyatt breach exposed customer payment data at 41 hotels
Hyatt announced today that its payment systems were breached, exposing credit card data from 41 hotels in 11 countries. The hack was discovered in July and the investigation only just recently concluded. The three U.S. hotels affected were all in Hawaii, with the remaining 38 scattered around the world (China had the most trouble). In […]
1,200 Football Players’ Personal Data Exposed In NFL Leak — Colin Kaepernick Included
But that’s what has happened, in a data leak from the website of the NFL Players Association that affects as many as 1,135 football players. And hackers may now have access to all that information, a security expert warned Tuesday. Ostensibly, hackers had found the database, attempted to lock it up and demand payment to […]
Whole Foods Data Breach 2017: 10 Things We Know
“Whole Foods, which was recently acquired by Amazon, suffered a data breach of credit card information used in taprooms and full table-service restaurants in some of the grocery chain’s stores, the company said Thursday. Whole Foods noted these venues use a different point-of-sale system than the main checkout systems.” For full list, read here.. For […]
Millions Of Credit Card Numbers May Have Been Stolen In Sonic Drive-In Breach
“It’s a day of the week ending in “y,” which can only mean one thing: Another national company’s payment system has been compromised. This time, it’s the Sonic Drive-In fast food chain, where potentially millions of credit card numbers may have been stolen. KrebsOnSecurity.com confirmed the breach with Sonic earlier today, after recently coming across […]