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IT Security Could Cost You Your Job!
In December 2013, retail superpower Target was the target (hehe) of a massive data breach that could have affected as many as 110 million customers. On Monday, May 5, 2014, the CEO of Target, Gregg Steinhafel, announced that he would…
Read MoreAlert: New Botnet Thunders Into View For Windows Users
GameOver Zeus, a member of the Zeus family of malware, has been discovered and disrupted by the Department of Homeland Security, Federal Bureau of Investigation, and Department of Justice. But, this is only a temporary respite from the danger the…
Read MoreInternet Explorer 8 Zero-Day Vulnerability Found, but Not Patched
With the world still on edge about the recent vulnerability found in most versions of Internet Explorer, another one has been discovered, this time in Internet Explorer 8. This bug allows a hacker to execute malicious code when a user…
Read MoreTomorrow Never Downloads: Protecting Your Database from Corporate and International Espionage
Firewalls are the first thing companies think of when it comes to data security. What is the last security risk on an organization’s mind? Your most tech-savvy employee. If someone were to “get to” the employee overseeing your network, they…
Read MoreIs It Possible to Encrypt the Entire Internet?
Many websites around the world are still suffering from the nasty little bug called Heartbleed that we covered last month. This prompted over 30,000 TLS/SSL certificates to be revoked and reissued, but many of them were reissued with the same…
Read MoreEbay Hacked – Hold Onto Your Shopping Cart (And Your Password)!
eBay issued an official declaration on Wednesday, May 21, 2014 that one of its databases had been hacked. The worst part? This database, which housed users’ passwords, was compromised. But, there is a silver lining to all of this –…
Read MoreNew iPhone Vulnerability: Lock Screen Can Leak Your Contacts!
Think your data is safe when you lock your phone? Thanks to a newly discovered vulnerability with iOS 7.1.1 (the latest version), a hacker has the ability to bypass your lock screen and easily access your contact information. This vulnerability…
Read MoreMicrosoft Releases Patch to Fix IE Zero-Day Bug – Even for XP!
The Internet Explorer vulnerability that was discovered early last week was so intense that the United States and United Kingdom deemed it necessary to issue a warning. Found in six different versions of Internet Explorer, anyone who used the browser…
Read MoreIs Your Business Ready for the Security Challenges of Wearable Tech?
Due to the growing popularity of employees using their personal devices in the workplace (BYOD), many companies have created BYOD policies to handle the unique security threats brought about by these devices. Does the new trend of wearable technology mean…
Read MoreThe Database Hack that Brought Down the Galactic Senate
On May 4th you may see more Star Wars T-shirts than normal. This is because May 4th is recognized around the galaxy as Star Wars Day (May the 4th be with you). Thanks to the abundant use of technology throughout…
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