Stolen data from Advance Auto Parts available for purchase following security breach
Stolen data from Advance Auto Parts available for purchase following security breach The leading provider of automotive aftermarket parts has become a target of a cyber-attack, resulting in the compromise of their cloud storage environment. The threat actor, known as Sp1d3r, is currently offering a significant amount of data, totaling 3TB, which was obtained by breaching […]
Blog Data Breach Impacts Major Pharmaceutical Companies
Data Breach Impacts Major Pharmaceutical Companies Following the cyberattack on Cencora, a U.S. pharmaceutical solutions company in February, nearly a dozen pharmaceutical firms have reported their own data breaches. If you rely on medications from various drug manufacturers, you could be one of the individuals affected. Cencora, formerly known as AmerisourceBergen, and its patient services division Lash […]
Recent AT&T Breach
Recent AT&T Breach The recent data breach that occurred on the dark web has potentially affected you, as well as 7.6 million other current customers and 65.4 million former customers of AT&T. This breach took place on March 17, 2024. AT&T wants its customers to know while your personal information, such as Social Security numbers from […]
Safeguard your small business from cybersecurity threats
Safeguard your small business from cybersecurity threats It’s estimated that there are nearly 3,809,448 cyberattacks daily, with the projected cost of global cybercrime reaching 10.5 trillion dollars by 2025. Forty-three percent of all cyberattacks target small businesses due to a lack of investment in cybersecurity measures, with human error being a major cause. This creates opportunities […]
Protecting your Small Business with Cybersecurity
Protecting Your Small Business with Cybersecurity A cyberattack is any malicious attempt to gain unauthorized access to your computer or network with the intent to cause damage. Cyberattacks allow hackers to steal your data leading to major disturbances, monetary setbacks, or even the shutdown of your business. The average expense of a data breach […]
‘Quishing:’ How this modern version of phishing poses new risks to online security
‘Quishing:’ How this modern version of phishing poses new risks to online security You may have seen square-shaped barcodes on posters, advertisements, and the like, inviting you to scan them with your phone’s camera. Known as quick response codes (QR codes for short), these handy codes store and share information, like website links, […]
Are Your Out Loud Conversations Fueling Ads?
In today’s tech-driven world, concerns surrounding the invasion of privacy seem to be ever-growing, especially the ability of your smartphones to listen in on your conversations.
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]