Google Play Plagued by Adware Apps
Posted March 14, 2019
In the News Malicious apps continue to plague users of smart devices. In Android adware had nearly 150 million Google Play downloads before being pulled,...Blog
Microsoft Software Patches
Posted March 13, 2019
In the News Security vulnerability are receiving their March patches. In Microsoft Patches Two Win32k Bugs Under Active Attack, Tom Spring at ThreatPost discusses the most recent Microsoft software...
Phishing Attacks on the Rise
Posted March 13, 2019
In the News Unfortunately, phishing attacks do not seem to be going anywhere. In ThreatList: Phishing Attacks Doubled in 2018, Lindsey O’Donnell at ThreatPost discusses the increase...
Data Stealing Quizzes
Posted March 12, 2019
In the News In Facebook sues Ukrainians over quizzes packed with adware stealing data, Alfred Ng at CNET discusses how quizzes on browser extensions allowed for data...
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...
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...