by Omega | Oct 12, 2017 | Cyber Security, Data Breach, Data Security, Managed Security Service Provider, Multiple factors of authentication, New Technology, PCI DSS 3.2, Security Strategist, Wireless Security
The widespread breaches and natural disasters of 2017 have forced us to think deeply about how convenience stores can be more resilient to cyber threats. Equifax, Sonic Drive-In, U.S. Power Plants, Petya, WannaCry, Chipotle, Yahoo, Irma, Harvey, Maria — what do these...
by Omega | May 27, 2016 | Cyber Security, Data Breach, Data Security, Disaster Recovery, New Technology, Password Security, Two-factor authentication, Wireless Security
Retailers across the board are well-aware of cyber threat defenses needed to protect their stores. The question is if they are continuing to address all basic areas while also investing in preventing newer threats. Here’s a short cyber threat defense checklist:...
by Omega | Feb 15, 2016 | Cyber Security, Data Breach, Data Security, Malware, Wireless Security
The Android phone malware supposedly takes root on your device and erases the device’s storage. It’s called the Mazar Bot malware that has many hidden capabilities, ‘that security researchers are calling it a dangerous malware that can turn your...
by Omega | Feb 1, 2016 | Cyber Security, Data Breach, Data Security, Password Security, Wireless Security
We all use at least ten different passwords to access our information on the computer, online, mobile phone, tablets, etc. They are extremely important to be kept a secret. It is not that difficult to create a password, but to create one that’s hard to decipher...
by Omega | Jan 18, 2016 | Cyber Security, Data Breach, Data Security, Malware, Online Cloud Security, Wireless Security
Against individuals: The reason for this cybercrime attack is to get the person’s bank information, personal physical health information, or hack the victim’s computer for disseminating spam or denial-of-service (DOS). One of the most disastrous crimes on...
by Omega | Apr 9, 2015 | Cyber Security, Data Breach, Data Security, Wireless Security
Personal information, especially sensitive information such as social security numbers are the responsibility of retailers to protect and guard. Data security rules have become very stringent and retailers have no other choice but to implement the right technology and...