ID theft ghouls targeting Surfside victims is appalling, but no surprise
We look at examples of scammers trying to steal the identity of the dead, and observe those same awful tactics still in use today.
Alleviating ransomware’s legal headaches with Jake Bernstein: Lock and Code S02E08
This week on Lock and Code, we speak to cybersecurity and privacy attorney Jake Bernstein about ransomware attacks that can cause legal peril.
Ransomware group threatens to leak information about police informants
The Babuk ransomware group is threatening to release sensitive information from the Washington DC Police Department in just days.
Funke Media Group suffers nationwide ransomware attack in Germany
The German Funke Media Group has suffered a ransomware attack affecting several offices around the nation which is severely hindering the publisher’s operations.
Vastaamo psychotherapy data breach sees the most vulnerable victims extorted
A Finnish psychotherapy practice suffered a data breach (or two). Now its patients are receiving extortion messages.
Lock and Code S1Ep18: Finding consumer value in Cybersecurity Awareness Month with Jamie Court
This week on Lock and Code, we talk to Jamie Court, president of Consumer Watchdog, about the consumer value in Cybersecurity Awareness Month.
Lock and Code S1Ep15: Safely using Google Chrome Extensions with Pieter Arntz
This week on Lock and Code, we talk to Pieter Arntz, malware intelligence researcher for Malwarebytes, about Google Chrome extensions.
PCI DSS compliance: why it’s important and how to adhere
PCI DSS compliance is an important topic for those in the online payment and credit card industries. But if it’s so crucial, why is it so hard to maintain?
A week in security (June 8 – 14)
A roundup of news and blog posts from the week of June 8 – 14, including the Honda ransomware attack, search hijackers, and what to look for in an RMM platform.
Securing the MSP: why they’re their own worst enemy
Behind each cyberattack on the MSP is typically a system left unpatched, asset management undone, security officer not hired, or board who sees investment in security as a cost center rather than a long-term investment.
