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New Malware Techniques

Researchers at Palo Alto Networks found Xbash lurking around and believe that the Chinese speaking Iron Group (also known as Rocke) has their grubby hands in it.

Tips for Securing Your Mobile Devices

Nearly all of us these days have some type of mobile device that is essentially a part of us. It is filled with all kinds of personal information, such as our contacts, our email conversations, and perhaps even our health information.

Rise in Ransomware Attacks

Organizations are facing drastic increases in ransomware attacks. A report by Malwarebytes finds a 90% increase in such attacks since 2016–that’s almost ten times the amount of attacks since 2016.

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Best Bank Account Cybersecurity Tips

​Financial institutions and hacking go hand-in-hand these days and keeping your bank account and credit from being the next victim is more important than ever.

Security Risk Assessment Tool: TraceSRA

Learn about the TraceSRA, a security risk assessment tool modeled after the HHS tool but with improved usability and enhanced feature sets.

Understanding Integrity Controls

One of the many recommended practices in cybersecurity is to employ "integrity checking mechanisms" to verify software, firmware, and information integrity. As a cybersecurity consultant, clients often ask me for clarification, or in some cases, implementation guidance for this practice. This is not surprising given the many use cases and interpretations for integrity checking. And to make it worse, the answer can differ dramatically depending on the operating environment. Given these factors, I thought it might be helpful to "de-mystify" the subject of verifying software, firmware, and information integrity.

Types of Penetration Testing

The Phishing Phenomenon

How to keep your head above high water

Healthcare Industry Cyberattacks

​The healthcare industry continues to get hit with relentless phishing and ransomware hacks.