Avoid Malware Online
Posted February 5, 2021
One of the biggest threats on the internet is malware—malicious software intentionally designed to cause damage to data or systems, or gain unauthorized access...Category: Malware
Protecting Data Saves Lives
Posted October 8, 2020
In the News: We live in an age where nearly everything is digital. Cybersecurity is not (nor has it ever only been) just about...
Scams of the Summer
Posted August 28, 2020
This summer saw a global spike in certain email phishing scams and other scams. The Northwestern Information Security team keeps a running list of...
Protect Yourself from Ransomware
Posted July 31, 2020
In the News: GPS giant, Garmin was recently the victim of a ransomware attack that impacted their online services, mobile application, support center, and...
Cybercriminals Capitalizing on Changing Work Environment
Posted May 12, 2020
In the News: Cybercriminals have had a field day with all the new opportunities provided to them from the COVID-19 pandemic. One of the...
The Power of Updating
Posted May 11, 2020
New software vulnerabilities are discovered all the time. When a vulnerability is discovered, the vendor will develop and release a patch (software update) to...
Apparent Snake Ransomware attack hits Europe’s largest private hospital operator: Fresenius
Posted May 8, 2020
In the News: Fresenius, Europe’s largest private hospital operator, was impacted by an apparent Snake Ransomware attack, reported May 6th, 2020 by Krebs on...
Anti-Virus
Posted April 6, 2020
Make sure you have anti-virus software installed on your computer and that it is automatically updating. However, keep in mind that no anti-virus can...
COVID-19 Related Scams
Posted March 18, 2020
Emails and websites are promising vital information about keeping safe from the coronavirus pandemic that’s sweeping the globe and threatening millions. In fact, a...
Security Technology Cannot Stop All Attacks
Posted March 17, 2020
Technology alone cannot protect you. Bad guys are constantly developing new ways to get past firewalls, anti-virus and filters. You are the best defense...