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Third Certainty #33: Employee Identity Protection
Employee ID protection benefits will become more widely available in 2021. In the latest episode of Third Certainty, Adam Levin explains why this is...
Hacked IoT Devices Livestreaming Swatting Attacks: FBI
Hackers are using internet-connected home devices to livestream “swatting” attacks, according to the FBI. Swatting is a dangerous prank where emergency services are called...
US, European Law Enforcement Shut Down Cybercrime-Friendly VPN Services
Law enforcement agencies from the United States and Europe seized domain names and servers belonging to a virtual private network (VPN) provider long linked...
Russian APT Breach of Federal Government Worse Than Initially Estimated
The SolarWinds breach that compromised 18,000 accounts including several branches of the U.S. government was worse than initially reported, according to new information from...
12 Online Resolutions for 2021
If 2020 taught us anything, it’s to expect the unexpected--and do the best we can in a rapidly changing world. That’s always the case...
Federal Agencies Breached by Suspected Russian Hack
The email systems of several government agencies including the U.S. Departments of Treasury and Commerce were breached and monitored by foreign actors most likely...
How Families Can Stay Safe and Avoid Scams Online
The internet is full of scams, and many of them target younger users. While parents can enable protections on tablets, computers, and video game...
What You Need to Know About the FireEye Breach
FireEye is a global leader in cybersecurity. The company disclosed this week that a data breach had occurred, announcing that “a highly sophisticated threat...
Major Israeli Insurance Company Hacked
The personal information of thousands of Israeli citizens has been compromised as the result of a cyberattack on Shirbit, a leading insurance company.
The attack...
2021 Predictions: A Preview for the Year Ahead in Cyber
Predicting the future is tricky, especially after a year like 2020. While nothing is certain, here are five safe bets for 2021:
Deepfakes will...
Is Your Cybersecurity Ready for the Holidays?
Retailers around the world are anticipating less foot traffic in their shops this holiday season, with more than 75% of consumers expected to do...
9 Signs You Were Hacked on Black Friday
Bogus Black Friday deals. Depleted gift cards. “There’s a problem with your purchase” or fake delivery issue notifications. The holiday shopping season traditionally is...
Personal Info of Over 243 Million Brazilians Exposed Online
The personal information of over 243 million Brazilians was left accessible online for at least six months.
The data leak was discovered by the Brazilian...
IRS Announces Expansion of Identity Protection to Taxpayers
The Internal Revenue Service has announced the expansion of its Identity Protection PIN Opt-In Program. It will now be available to all taxpayers.
The announcement...
Malware, Adware Disguised As Minecraft Mods Infect Over 1 Million Android...
Android users trying to install mods for the wildly popular game title Minecraft may be unintentionally installing adware and malware to their devices.
According to...
New CyberScout/Harris Poll Data on Shopping Trends and Dangers
The holiday season is one of the busiest times of the year for scammers and hackers.
Shoppers and philanthropists are both easier targets during the busy holiday...
8 Ways to Protect Yourself against Scams on Black Friday and...
The holidays are the most wonderful time of the year, especially for scammers. Consumers are typically spending more, doing it quickly and not paying...
California Agency Exposed Up to 38 Million SSNs
California’s Employment Development Department (EDD) has sent out communications that contain the Social Security numbers of at least 38 million state residents since the...
Japanese Gaming Company Capcom Confirms Ransomware Attack, Compromised User Data
Capcom Co., Ltd., the Japanese video game company known for Street Fighter and Resident Evil, has confirmed the compromise of personally identifiable information (PII)...
Adam Levin Featured on The VantageScore Podcast
Adam dropped in for a chat on a recent episode of The Vantage Score Podcast. While the primary topic of the episode was Covid-19...