Security Alert: 23 Million Bogus Emails Spreading Ransomware
23 million phishing emails have been launched by hackers – all carrying infected attachments. Your prize for opening a document? Ransomware!
Entries by Joe Imperato, Sr.
Security Alert: New IRS/FBI Ransomware Scam
Using IRS and FBI images in emails, hackers are tricking unsuspecting users into clicking malicious links.
To A Hacker—You’re Not Important But Your Data Is!
Your information is everywhere on the internet and many online databases are not secured properly. It’s free data for hackers!
Attended The CIANJ’s Forum On Alternative Sources of Working Capital
I had the pleasure of attending the Alternative Sources of Working Capital forum hosted by the Commerce and Industry Association of New Jersey (CIANJ) on Wednesday, July 26th at the Saddle Brook Marriott.
Criminals Attack On A Global Scale
As you’ve undoubtedly heard, a second global ransomware attack is underway affecting the countries of Russia, Ukraine, Europe and the United States so far. Here are some facts about the latest attack: Attackers are using multiple attack vectors to spread the virus, such as: ETERNALBLUE, ETERNALROMANCE, and the PsExec command line utility. The ransomware, known […]
Security Through Reading Links
The bad guys are a smart bunch. They know most users are busy. They don’t read very closely. Hackers will use this against you. Beware!
Malware Evolves To Dangerous Levels
Hackers have evolved. Now that users are wary of opening attachments in emails, they’ve come up with new ways of attacking us.
Sometimes Low-Tech is the way to go
If it’s online it can be hacked. Here’s a low-tech solution to the unauthorized PC and mobile camera surveillance problem.
Anatomy Of A CEO-Wire Fraud Attack
CEO Wire Fraud is costing businesses billions each year. Social engineers stalk their victims for months before pouncing.
Security Alert: NYS DMV Email Scam Going Around
An email pretending to be from the NY Department of Motor Vehicles is notifying people that they have outstanding tickets. It’s a SCAM.
