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Compliance|Computer & Network Security|Information Security>Data Breach

Ransomware! – It’s here to stay…

“My firm WILL be affected by ransomware.” If you intone that rather gloomy mantra to yourself every morning before you go to work, you might

Information Security>Data Breach|Social Engineering>Phishing

How Does Ashley Madison Threaten Your Organization?

Extortion is not usually a topic that employers have on their radar regarding their employees.  Most employers know they need to protect themselves against viruses, and

Computer & Network Security>Android|Compliance>Privacy

Android Security Flaw: Stagefright – What You Need to Know

Update: As of Thursday, August 6th, 2015, Google and some phone carriers are pushing out a security fix to address this vulnerability. Source: http://www.zdnet.com/article/after-stagefright-samsung-and-lg-join-google-with-monthly-android-patches/ What is

Computer & Network Security|Information Security

Java vs. Javascript

We field questions about Java security issues on a regular basis, and have noticed that users are often confused about the differences between Java and

Computer & Network Security

Do you really need a smart toaster?

Even though you CAN buy it, you need to ask yourself if you really SHOULD you buy that Internet-connected appliance…….. Very few people would seriously

Research>The Hitlist

The Hitlist: Remote Access

Remote access is often one of the weakest points we find in a customer’s network.  Corporations allow home users, with no real security on their

Computer & Network Security>Microsoft|Computer & Network Security>Microsoft Security Bulletin|Computer & Network Security>Patches

Now It’s Microsoft’s Turn, SSL Vulnerability in SCHANNEL

It’s official, all major SSL stacks are now vulnerable.  There are already a number of detailed blogs written about this new vulnerability, so I am

Information Security>Data Breach|Compliance>HIPPA|Research

What every organization should know about HIPAA

What Is The HIPAA Privacy Rule? Accoprding to HHS.gov, “The HIPAA Privacy Rule establishes national standards to protect individuals’ medical records and other personal health