Photo credit: Bank Info Security In early February, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) issued an urgent alert to all employers who issue Form W-2 about a dangerous email phishing scheme. To-date, the…
Cities Becoming Big Targets for Ransomware Attacks
Photo courtesy of Computer Business Review On Thursday, March 22nd, Atlanta, Georgia became the latest city to fall victim to ransomware attacks targeting city governments. Atlanta joins the likes of…
Annabelle Ransomware Creating Horror for Infected Computers
Picture credit: pulsetheworld.com A never before seen type of ransomware has been making headlines in the cybersecurity world this week. Named after the popular horror movie franchise, “Annabelle” it…
Ransomware Distributed as Email from the IRS
Photo courtesy of BleepingComputer. A new strain of ransomware is making tax season more stressful than it already is. Dubbed Rapid Ransomware, the malware is being spread via email attachments…
Should I be worried about the WPA2 vulnerability 'Krack'?
Yes, until your specific device is patched, you are vulnerable to attack.
NIST 800-63b Password Guidelines Surprises
NIST released new guidelines for user password requirements that are significantly different than those you may be used to following. For anyone keeping up with identity management guidelines over…
Cybersecurity Q&A with WatchPoint CEO, Greg Edwards
Cyberattacks, data breaches, malware, ransomware - these aren’t new to the headlines, yet the frequency of these incidents and the resultant focus on cybersecurity has dramatically increased. Why are…