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Lawyers invest a miserly under 0.5% in cybersecurity (compared to 12% for the rest of us) and willingly pay ransom, making it worse for the rest of us. Learn what makes them one of the phishing industry’s favorite targets.

No other day on the American calendar attracts more attention and expectations than July fourth. We should never forget, though, that there are those who would hijack that symbolism – whether for ideological gain or simple profit. Don’t let them.

The financial world is awash with cryptos, easy payment devices and scammers who specialize in crypto wallet theft, asset scams, and NFC manipulation. It all comes down to adopting some unique means of protection. Read on.

Their retirement funds, your inheritance, it’s all fair game for the scammer. Phishing is targeting the elderly and they’re helpless to battle a scourge from another world. Learn to protect your parents; it’s the least you owe them.

The US attracts two-thirds of cybercrime activities — we’re popular, we’re rich, and we speak English. Institutional and global policing of phishing and its perpetrators is slow and miles behind the wave. You must protect yourself and stay informed.

Communications is at the heart of our way of life. Our enemies strive to undermine the very act of communications by sowing distrust, subverting content, and throttling dissent. Don’t let them.

Man-in-the-middle (MITM) phishing scams are evolving. They involve an attacker intercepting and altering communiques for their own benefit. This week, we learn how they work, the consequences, and how to protect yourself.

Healthcare continues to be under attack – the stakes are high, and the damage is critical. At stake: patient records, online devices, and human life. What can be done that’s not being done? The list is long.

Ransomware perps place no value on human life or common decency. They’ll shut down hospitals for a fee, divert the energies of a nation, and wreak havoc—all for a buck. Now, more and more victims are just saying “no”. Find out who’s paying whom, and why.

With nearly 23K cryptocurrencies worth over a trillion US dollars in circulation, the temptation to phish them is irresistible. Learn how they work, how they’re scammed, and how to stay safe.

The regulators have suddenly realized there’s a new kid in town – a robot – and they’re wondering how to keep it safe. Fortunately, the industry understands how powerful its bot is, and is taking steps to self regulate. Read on for the latest positronic news.

The law now REQUIRES we report data breaches. And yet, there are STILL companies who forbid their IT pros to help prevent the next critical ransom attack. Read on to find out what more can be done.

As our banking activities move online, it’s worth remembering that the finance sector is the second most attacked target in the cybercrime world. Online banking, trading forex, budgeting … your money is at risk! Read on to stay safe.

Phishing is so much more than a mere attempt to gain access to your personal bank account or data–for an increasingly industrialized cybercrime overlord, you’re merely a crack in the…

Although small businesses constitute 99.9% of all US businesses, most remain vulnerable to simple email-based phishing. Sadly, few can afford high-priced cybersec, and 2/3 will fail after an attack. Some simple steps of caution…

Cybercrime has its forums, legal frameworks, and work code. For disgruntled former high-tech employees, it’s maybe a welcome safehaven. For cybersec pros, it defines the enemy. For the rest of us, it’s a riveting story to track.

Phishing is so common nowadays, it’s become a sea of different creatures—each with its particular name & characteristics, its specific remedies & precautions—you’d need to be the equivalent of a marine ecologist to distinguish between them all. Here’s a short compendium.

The government has finally realized that the world is at war. And—as in war—the response must be bold. The White House’s new cybersec strategy involves both politicos and business interests, and it threatens those who scorn their duty with retribution.

When Hackers began accessing the personal information of pro-Ukrainian supporters around the world in order to silence them, we all thought we were watching a spy film. Now, a year…

Social platforms are prime real estate for phishing. Most don’t really care—customer dissatisfaction isn’t a threat. Reddit, on the other hand, SEEMS to. Here’s how they reacted to a breach in early February.

ChatGPT is a leap forward in everyday AI but also a tool for scammers.To be careful, you need to understand the tech. Click on for a short primer on AI, deep learning, algorithms & more.

Congratulations! You’ve completed yet another year of gainful employment, evidenced by the fact that you have taxes to pay. Tax scams can target your W2, your 1099, and some NEW forms. Avoid them!

The global battle against state-sponsored cybercrime chalked up the closure of the HIVE ransomware group. In this battlefield, there ARE no innocent bystanders.

After a teenager brought UBER to its knees in September, now they’re on the ransomware radar. Then, the company’s shares lost 5%. Who knows what’s on the road ahead.

81% of phishing attacks target SMBs, 60% will result in company closure. And yet, most of them refuse to train staff, much less to invest in protection or insurance.