Tag: Cybercriminals
Ransomware Attack Forces Temporary Shutdown of Top U.S. Fuel Pipeline Operator
Colonial Pipeline, a top U.S. fuel pipeline operator, shut down its operations temporarily after being hit by a ransomware attack. The company stated the...
60% of School Apps Disclose Students’ Data to Third Parties
The pandemic forced school and college students to rely on various e-learning mobile applications to help them with their education. However, most of these...
Peloton’s API Vulnerability Exposes Users’ Personal Information
Exercise equipment company, Peloton, is facing severe criticism after it failed to protect its users’ personal information. Cybersecurity researcher Jan Masters discovered a vulnerability...
Fine-tune Your Passwords this World Password Day 2021
Passwords – the most common and effective authentication method to securely log in systems and keep data secure – have now become a potential...
Most Americans Lack Confidence in Government’s Cybersecurity Preparedness
Cyberattacks can have a long-lasting impact on organizations in many ways and on many levels. Consumers lose trust in the companies’ security standards if...
NSA Releases Advisory on Securing IT-OT Connectivity
The U.S. National Security Agency (NSA) released a security advisory addressing the National Security System (NSS), the Department of Defense (DoD), and the Defense...