A Shortage of Cybersecurity Professionals
Posted March 12, 2019
In the News The cybersecurity industry is struggling to keep up with security threats. In Over 80% of Firms Suffer Security Skills Shortages, Phil Muncaster reports on...Profile Julia
Twitter Reporting
Posted March 11, 2019
In the News Twitter is improving its reporting process for leaked personal information. In Twitter will let users be much more specific when reporting tweets...
WordPress is the Most Hacked Platform
Posted March 6, 2019
In the News In WordPress Comprises 90% of Hacked Sites: Report, Phil Muncaster at InfoSecurity Magazine discusses how a lack of security in WordPress plugins made the website platform...
Facebook Obtains More Personal Data Than You May Think
Posted March 6, 2019
In the News Facebook continues to receive third–party data on its users. In Some major Android apps are still sending data directly to Facebook, Nick Statt at The Verge...
Fortnite Concert Scam
Posted March 5, 2019
In the News Online gaming scams can plague user finances. In Fame of Fortnite’s DJ Marshmello Opens Door for Scams, Kacy Zurkus at InfoSecurity Magazine discusses how...
Data Breach at Rush
Posted March 5, 2019
In the News A healthcare data breach is impacting patients near the Northwestern area. In Rush Health System Reports Data Breach Affecting 45,000, NBC Chicago...
Vulnerable Facebook User Phone Numbers
Posted March 4, 2019
In the News Once again, Facebook is under fire for privacy concerns. In Facebook won’t let you opt out of its phone number ‘lookup’ setting,...
Dangers of Default PINS
Posted March 1, 2019
In the News Simplicity in PIN security can only be a negative. In Comcast set Xfinity Mobile PINs to ‘0000’ by default, leaving customers vulnerable...
TurboTax Data Breach
Posted February 27, 2019
In the News In TurboTax Users Hit by Credential Stuffing Attack, Phil Muncaster at InfoSecurity Magazine discusses how previously stolen user names and passwords were used to access user...
Cybercrime and Social Media
Posted February 27, 2019
In the News How severe are the financial dangers of social media? In Social Media Drives $3.2bn+ in Black Hat Profits, Phil Muncaster at InfoSecurity Magazine discusses how social...