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Taking his usual route home, John catches a glimpse of a shiny object. He stops and picks up the USB stick. Perhaps he is thinking that he can find the owner and return it. He gets home and plugs it in. Unaware, he just infected his computer with malware. A Dangerous Liaison USB sticks appearRead more

The Internet of Things (IoT) is gaining visibility. The ability to connect and manage devices via the Internet is an emerging technology frequently talked about in the media and businesses. The excitement and business opportunities are there, but some of the visibility and discussions taking place are not always positive. A growing issue is IoTRead more

USB devices seem like harmless flash drives that make it convenient to pass information between two computers. Users think nothing about inserting a USB flash drive into a laptop or desktop to read its information or store files. What they don’t know is that inserting a USB drive into a computer is a security riskRead more

2015 saw an uptick in some common malware attacks including ransomware and phishing. The most common security hole in 2015 was rogue or disgruntled employees, so companies were forced to defend against internal as well as external threats. As cyber threats change, corporations are forced to be more resilient against the changing face of security. UnderstandRead more

When you think security, you think advanced malware protection, firewalls, and recognizing phishing email. You don’t think that your car or medical device could be the next hacking target. Such is the case with many security professionals who were introduced to several ways to hack IoT devices. Hacking Cars and Disabling Breaks One of theRead more