by Omega | Mar 31, 2017 | Cyber Security, Data Breach, Social Media
Hackers tend to be extra active on April 1st. So, things you’d watch out for are: Email attachments from friends, contacts, colleagues… basically everyone. Hackers like this simple channel. Email links within the mail. Pay close attention to the URL on the links....
by Omega | May 31, 2016 | Cyber Security, Data Breach, Data Security, Malware, Social Media
Exploit kits are prepackaged software system used by hackers to attack servers and automatically exploit vulnerabilities. In 2015 these kits were continuously improved upon and used successfully. According to the Dell threat report, ” the kits come loaded to...
by Omega | Oct 16, 2015 | Cyber Security, Data Security, POS, Security Strategist, Social Media
The Cyber Security Roundtable at Washington University in St. Louis, Missouri was conducted on October 15, 2015. The topic, presented by Robert Timpany, CEO of Industrial Control Systems Cyber Emergency Response Team (ICS-CERT) – Idaho Department of Homeland Security,...
by Omega | Dec 22, 2014 | Cyber Security, Data Security, Social Media
In a blog from Alert Logic, a bug called the ‘Grinch’ has been found in the Linux platform. Linux has been widely used for creating e-commerce site due to its low-cost and its ability to let several applications run without conflicts. The blog...
by Omega | Oct 16, 2014 | Cyber Security, Data Breach, Data Security, Malware, Social Media, Wireless Security
Organizations may get data security help from technologies. However, more than half the answer lies in the hands of employees. An info graphic from Dell says, “enterprises should create and promote a strong security culture. In fact, enterprises with a secure...
by Omega | Jun 11, 2014 | Cyber Security, Data Breach, Data Security, Disaster Recovery, Level 2, PCI, Social Media, Wireless Security
Nationwide chain P.F. Chang’s China Bistro said today that it is investigating claims of a data breach involving credit and debit card data reportedly stolen from restaurant locations nationwide. On June 9, thousands of newly-stolen credit and debit cards went up for...
