What is NotPetya? Last time I talked about the backstory of NotPetya, a string of malicious code born from an NSA catalog of software exploits. In this post, I will…
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In Light of Covid19 Before I start our newest series I wanted to write a quick note in regards to what is happening all around us. It probably feels like…
This blog post originally published in 2018. Fire, Flood, and Cybersecurity In some respects, cybersecurity is not that different than protecting your building against fire or flood. For instance, if…
In previous posts, I’ve explained how cybercrime is big business, and the criminals behind the illegal activity run sophisticated online companies. Today, let’s begin talking about how to defend your…
In recent weeks I’ve been talking about the millennial mobster and the reality that savvy international businesses make up the majority of cybercriminals. This blog post is the final week…
This blog post originally published in 2018. Last week I introduced you to the Millennial Mobster and talked about The Internet Age of Criminals. I explained that the typical hacker…
Kip Boyle, CEO of Cyber Risk Opportunities, and Jake Bernstein, JD and CyberSecurity Practice Lead at Focal Law Group, discuss California’s new “Internet of Things” security law and its intersection with reasonable cybersecurity.
How about a great story about a cybersecurity incursion in the late 20th century? What’s instructive about this one is it has all the essential elements of today’s cyber-attacks: A…
Yes, in the U.S., they have both the right and ability to monitor your online activity. Two important caveats: The owner must notify you that you are subject to monitoring….
If you need a VPN, then it’s worth paying for one. I suggest you choose one that: Does not sell your browsing history to raise revenue Has been reviewed/tested for…