Watch Out: File Hijacking and Malware Possible Through Slack Bug
Watch Out: File Hijacking and Malware Possible Through Slack Bug
On May 17, 2019, security firm Tenable announced that one of its researchers, David Wells, had discovered a Slack bug affecting Slack’s Windows desktop client. The bug affects version 3.3.7 of the Slack desktop app, which was just last week the most current version. Read on to learn more about this bug: how it was discovered, what […]
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8 Ways Cybercriminals Make Your Firewall And Antivirus Useless
8 Ways Cybercriminals Make Your Firewall And Antivirus Useless
Having the right cybersecurity technology is just a part of doing business in today’s world. In fact, security solutions like firewalls and antivirus software accounted for $23 billion in annual revenue – it’s likely that you contributed to that in some small way. But are they really worth your money? There’s no disputing the need […]
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What Is PII Under GDPR?
What Is PII Under GDPR?
The security of user data is of high importance, and that importance only grew with the implementation of the EU’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). These sweeping new regulations went into effect on May 25, 2018. They are European Union regulations, but they have sweeping effects since they apply to any business that stores personal […]
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Are You Using Internet Explorer?
Are You Using Internet Explorer?
Do you still surf the Web with Internet Explorer?  If so, you’re not alone. Even after Microsoft came out with their new Edge browser in 2015, some people are still using Internet Explorer. The Problem? Security experts have found serious security flaws in Internet Explorer’s code. This means that if you use it, you’re opening […]
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Ransomware Hits Popular Cable TV Network
Ransomware Hits Popular Cable TV Network
For several years now, sporadic attacks that interrupt major networks’ daily programming have been occurring around the world as hackers try to break in and succeed at their digital violence. In April 2019, the victim was The Weather Channel. The network found itself having to broadcast pre-recorded material while an internal plan to regain channel […]
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