Weekly blog articles covering current, critical cybersecurity topics to help the world become more aware and more secure.
CyberHoot’s Chief Information Security Officer constantly monitors the cybersecurity threats MSPs and SMBs face. Recently, a critical vulnerability was patched by Microsoft in August 2020. This vulnerability was so severe, …
Many people know about Phishing, a form of social engineering to deceive individuals into doing a hacker’s bidding. Hackers convince users to click on malicious links in an email resulting …
Cybersecurity firm BlueVoyant published a report on August 27, 2020, finding that State and Local Governments have seen a 50% increase in cyberattacks since 2017. The report outlined the cyberattacks …
Do you ever get frustrated with your Internet speeds and find yourself saying “there’s no way this is as fast as it can go”? Well luckily for you, there’s a …
Experts are warning security professionals of the next big threat hitting the cyber world: Application Programming Interface (API) attacks. APIs work to make systems perform better by integrating other website’s …
CyberHoot’s mission is to help people become more aware and therefore more secure. This week’s blog is about securing Zoom meetings and why you would need to do so. When …
As facial recognition technology improves and becomes more widespread in its applications for authentication purposes, it is important to understand that security researchers are also devising schemes to fool these systems and to both hide identities from the technology, and to find people from large identity databases alike. The only thing certain about facial recognition today is that it exists and it will continue to be refined and that privacy laws are struggling to keep pace with these advancements.
Increasingly sophisticated and damaging ransomware attacks are here. Availability has always been threatened, but backups prevented ransoms from being paid so hackers have added confidentiality attacks. Ransomware like Maze and REvil now threaten to release critical data online if a ransom isn’t paid. Visit Cyberhoot to learn how to protect from this evolution and escalation in the ransomware war with hackers.
Garmin, like Twitter the week before, suffered a massive breach. For Garmin it was ransomware while Twitter saw 130 of its most influential accounts taken over by hackers. Both companies suffered at the hands of hackers who used social engineering attacks to get into the companies and cause their damage. Visit CyberHoot to learn how to protect yourself and your company from these attacks.
Automated Teller Machines (ATMs) have been around for more than 50 years. In that time, criminals have found many unique ways to steal the cash they contain. Physical security, network security, logical security all play roles in protecting these machines from compromise. Learn how banks are protecting the machines and what you can learn from ATM heists to protect your own business at CyberHoot.
The Secret Service warned of increasing attacks on MSPs in July 2020. If you’re not learning how to protect yourself as a Next Generation MSP, then you’re going to be compromised and you’re going to be out of business in the future. The risks are too great. You need to become more aware to become more secure. Learn how to do all this with CyberHoot.
July 15, 2020: Hundreds of high-profile twitter accounts were hacked including Elon Musk, Kanye West, Barack Obama, Bill Gates, and many others. They all posted nearly identical messages asking for …
Every so often, a vulnerability is discovered so egregious that its discovery warrants a special name. On July 14th 2020, a new vulnerability named “SIGRed” was announced that could lead to the compromise of ALL Windows servers from a simple email phishing attack containing a specially-crafted DNS query that would yield complete hacker control of impacted servers. Now that I have your attention, stop what you were planning to do, and read up on SIGRed and apply the Patch of the Registry work-around NOW.
Cyber criminals capitalize on global events (COVID) and national trends that result from global events (Pet Adoption increases). CyberHoot is seeing an increase in Pet Adoption Scams and wants to help our users become more aware of how to spot these scams and avoid them. Become more aware to become more secure.
Social media video was used to identify and apprehend a violent protester in Philidelphia. Our images and identity markers are being documented everywhere we go and our privacy is being bottled up in countless databases across the world, boiled down to a digital fingerprints, and used by law enforcement and others if the data is breached and stolen. Are the right protections in place to protect our 4th amendment rights? With great power comes great responsibility. It also requires great cybersecurity protection which CyberHoot is not convinced exists to keep these digital fingerprints safe and protected from misuse.
MAC Malware has grown faster than Windows Malware in the last 24 months. If you bought a MAC because it was “safer” think again and learn all the types of malware that’s impacting these systems. Become more aware to become more secure especially with respect to MAC hardware.
Hackers are constantly adapting to the changing realities of today’s global pandemic. Their latest attack method is the release of bogus contact tracing applications. Twelve (12) country’s have had fake contract tracing apps released by hackers impersonating their government contact tracing programs in order to compromise citizen’s mobile devices. Learn how to protect yourself in this article.
In this day and age, the ability to track someone with their mobile devices is incredibly easy. It’s made easier still using automated tools like stalkerware available online from the dark web. Learn how to protect yourself and your devices at CyberHoot.com.
YouTube Influencers make a good deal of money and are being targeted for account hi-jacking by hackers seeking to extort them for bitcoin ransom payments. Pay or lose your followers/subscribers when the hacker posts offensive materials alienating subscribers.
Phishing attacks represent 90% of successful breaches at Small to Medium Sized Businesses (SMBs). Learn what they are and how to protect yourself from them at CyberHoot.com.
Development shops need to practice safe and secure coding. The best way to get your developers all on the same page is to train them in the Top 10 most common security mistakes made in coding. Visit CyberHoot.com’s blog article here on OWASP Top 10 coding errors that lead to insecure applications.
Data Privacy legislation has received some heavy support from the European Union with the passing of the General Data Privacy Regulations (GDPR) followed by California’s Consumer Protection Act (CCPA). Additional states are looking to bring a patchwork quilt of privacy requirements to the US in concert and conflict with one another. Learn more here at CyberHoot.
The Internet of Things (IoT) is any device or machine that has the ability to transfer data over a network without requiring human-to-human or human-to-computer interaction. IoT is essentially any …
Cybersecurity program require many things, but Policies and Procedures should be near the top of the list.
MAZE Ransomware represents a change for the worse in the capabilities of online hackers today. Traditional backup strategies are no longer enough to provide a get-out-of-jail-free card when hit with ransomware. Data confidentiality is also at risk now and that changes who will pay ransoms dramatically. Prepare now to avoid this scourge of online hacking.
Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification is a much needed adjustment to DFARS that provides risk based compliance to five levels of controls that relates to the Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) that underpins a defense contractor, sub or prime working in the defense industry.
Risk assessments have many benefits and only one drawback (they cost money). Having a Risk Management framework in place requires a risk assessment be performed. Avoid costly down-time and improve network robustness by having one done on your business.
Dear Valued Customer, As Eric shared last week, our commitment to strengthening and improving Zoom is our number one priority. We wanted to reach out with a quick overview of …
In 2020, the number of daily smartphone users in the world totals 3.5 Billion or 45% of the world’s population. However, the total number of people who own a smart or …
With the issues we are facing today with the coronavirus, many technology companies are looking for ways they can stay afloat, but some are looking for ways to use their …
Ruthless phishing attacks purporting to inform you of exposure to the coronavirus from a hospital are now compromising computers everywhere. Become more aware to become more secure!
Zoom Bombing is where an unauthorized person enters your Zoom video conference to cause disruptions or to gain sensitive information. Many companies and schools have begun using video conferencing extensively …
Barbara Corcoran, a world famous Shark Tank host, was scammed out of nearly $400,000 in late February. Barbara Corcoran, a renowned real-estate broker and business expert, admitted last month that …
Working remote introduces many new cybersecurity risks to businesses large and small. Review the best practices, watch a few videos, and prepare your business for success in the new era of COVID19 and working remote.
A few weeks ago a report was published by a cybersecurity firm, ImmuniWeb. This report revealed that only three of the world’s top 100 international airports passed their basic high …
Trello, the platform used by many businesses for organizing to-do lists and coordinating team tasks has recently exposed the personally identifiable information (PII) data of its users. The finding was …
Last Updated: Sun. March 8th, 2020 The Coronavirus (COVID-19), has infected nearly 90,000 people worldwide as of March 2, 2020, killing more than 3,000 of those infected. The virus started …
Knowing how to protect yourself and your critical accounts from compromise is becoming ever more important. Learn what can happened to and setup 2FA into all of your online critical accounts.
The Coronavirus has been on the front of everyone’s mind lately, causing fear and concern across the world. This deadly virus opens up yet another way for attackers to hack …
The Active Cyber Defense Certainty Act (ACDC), also known as the “Hack Back” bill was first introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives in 2017. The bill has been worked …
Governments across the world are starting to realize how important cybersecurity really is. The United States is currently working on legislation that would help protect state and local governments by …
[Editors Note: Clearview AI stopped selling their database access to just any US Business] Clearview AI has created one of the broadest and most powerful facial recognition databases in the …
Hackers never cease to stop evolving and finding new ways to get your information. Hackers are now breaking into telecom companies to take over victim’s phone numbers. Being able to …
Infrequently, Microsoft released critical vulnerability alerts and patches that are so important to know about, that you should stop what you’re doing and review them and plan to patch as soon as possible. This is one of those times.
With tensions cooling ever so slightly from the days following Suleimani’s killing, the threat of Cyberattack by Iranian hackers remains a very real threat. Vigilance is still key.
Educational institutions are easy marks for hackers peddling ransomware. They have lots of critical student and employee data, small cybersecurity budgets, and don’t train students or faculty how to spot and avoid common cyber-attacks. Combined with an ability to pay ransoms either through cyber-insurance coverage or city coffers, and they have a perfect cyberattacks bullseye on them!
The Internet is racing towards 10 Billion publicly documented breached accounts. You can check your own email accounts for breaches and what information was compromised through CyberHoot’s website, inside your …
It was only about a week ago that the government facility in Pensacola, Florida was shut down due to a cyber attack. Now the city of New Orleans is shut …
Technology is always improving and hackers are always finding novel ways to exploit those advances. Cyber security analysts believe new attacks are on the way next year with some powerful …
This past Thanksgiving weekend, 110 healthcare facilities were infected by a ransomware attack on their IT provider. Virtual Care Provider Inc. (VCPI), provides security, data hosting and access management services …
