Your Home Network Hacked: Not If, But When
According to Comcast’s recent Xfinity Cyber Health Report, which provided home network security risk details as well as an overview of consumer perception with regard to cyber-attacks, we see that regardless of the level of connectivity within a home, the risk is there. These risks are present from a combination of misinformation and lack of awareness, topped off with a sense of false confidence from consumers. With 96% of the consumers surveyed being unable to answer six basic cybersecurity questions, and 85% saying that they were confident in their precautionary actions, we wouldn’t expect 64% to admit that they share passwords with friends and family. The numbers don’t add up to any type of solid cybersecurity plan.
Iranian Cyber Attacks a Threat to Businesses in the Wake of Recent Airstrikes
It is not news that cyber risks are on the rise and attacking businesses every day, but since U.S. airstrikes killed Iranian military official Qasem Soleimani last Friday at Bagdhad’s airport, top intelligence officials are warning of heightened cyber threats from Iran here in the states. Following the strike, the Department of Homeland Security issued a […]
Multi-Factor Authentication: Why it’s Important & Newsworthy
There is no doubt you’ve heard of multi-factor authentication either when signing up for a new online account or when browsing the internet–but what exactly is it and why is it so important? And why is it suddenly making headlines? First, let’s cover what multi-factor authentication is, so you can understand the rest going forward. According to […]
City of Charlottesville Has Experienced Security Breach
A security breach at City Hall in Charlottesville has affected at least 10,700 current and former utility billing customers and their personal information. Sensitive data that was compromised includes customer social security numbers, addresses, and drivers license numbers. The breach was discovered while investigating a completely unrelated phishing scam the city had launched back in May […]
Google Confirms Security Issue For 1.5 Billion Gmail & Calendar Users
A vulnerability in the Google Calendar app was discovered back in 2017 that revealed over a billion users could be at risk for having their credentials stolen. However, nothing was done about it because Google claimed that this would have caused “major functionality drawbacks” at the time. Flash forward to 2019, and Google has finally confirmed […]
How to Protect Yourself from Ransomware
Following a recent ransomware attack, officials in Riviera Beach City, Florida agreed to pay hackers’ demands of $600,000 in an effort to retrieve their encrypted data. This occurs as thousands of others in the US and worldwide are flooded with similar cyber attacks—in recent news: Atlanta, Baltimore, as well as 5 healthcare clinics and dozens […]
REMINDER: FINAL Summer CyberSecurity for Small Business Workshop This Friday, August 18th
Well, folks, it’s been a really busy summer for PJ Networks and all of our clients – and that’s a good thing! But, we do apologize for not publishing more blog posts about recent cybersecurity news, ransomware attacks and the latest technology, which is something that we will get back on track with in the coming […]
FREE CyberSecurity Workshop On June 23rd – SPONSORED BY SBDC
The Central Virginia Small Business Development Center is sponsoring and hosting a FREE workshop to educate small businesses about the risks of online scams, hackers, viruses and other vulnerabilities that put their data at risk. PJ Networks will present a prepared PowerPoint slide show, and then a panel of security specialists and local business owners […]