Russian hackers

Russian hackers are targetting US networks

Russian hackers are still launching offensive cyber attacks against the US and its allies in efforts to steal information or lay the foundations for future operations, a joint alert by security and intelligence agencies has warned. The advisory from the FBI, Department of Homeland Security and CISA warns that the Russian Foreign Intelligence Service (SVR)…

cybersecurity for small business

Cybersecurity for small business

The Internet allows businesses of all sizes and from any location to reach new and bigger markets and provides opportunities to work more efficiently by using computer-based tools. Whether a company is thinking of adopting cloud computing or simply just using email and maintaining a website, cybersecurity should be a part of the plan. Protect…

linkedin breach 2021

Was Linkedin breached?

So far data from half a billion LinkedIn users has been scraped and put for sale online. Linkedin accounts leaked Data from over 500 million LinkedIn users is being sold online to hackers, according to its website LinkedIn has over 740 million users, so that means that over two-third user base is reportedly compromised. This…

White House meets with dozens of allied countries for second counter ransomware summit in wake of increased attacks

Utah Cybersecurity Affirmative Defense Act

Utah Becomes the Second U.S. State to Establish Affirmative Defenses for Data Breach. This new law creates incentive for businesses to develop and implement a written cybersecurity program to protect themselves against data breach lawsuits. On March 11, Utah governor Spencer Cox signed the Cybersecurity Affirmative Defense Act, which creates affirmative defenses to different causes…

ubiquity breach

Ubiquiti security breach: “Catastrophic breach”

Shares of Ubiquiti traded down more than 10% on Wednesday following a report claiming the maker of cloud-enabled Internet of Things devices downplayed a recent security breach. Block & Leviton LLP, a national securities litigation firm, announces that it is investigating Ubiquiti, Inc. for potential violations of the federal securities laws. Ubiquity security breach Originally,…

CNA cyberattack

CNA Cyberattack: Insurance Company Hit By cyberattack

CNA Financial, a Chicago-based provider of cyber insurance, confirmed a cyberattack against its systems, which has some concerned that cybercriminals may target policyholders. If the investigation of the attack proves to include policyholder data, a cyber insurance industry expert warned, it could enable devastating further incidents that hackers could use as leverage in extortion attempts.…