On December 10th, 2019, Wawa’s information security team discovered malware on its payment processing server. By December 12, the data breach was contained, but they fear the damage has already been done. In the statement released by Wawa, the “malware has affected customer payment card information, potentially used at all Wawa locations, starting from March […]
With the holidays fast approaching, everyone is looking for a way to make a few extra dollars. However, some of us are doing it in a less than legal way, making the holidays tougher for others. Dexphot has been on a crime spree as of late, infecting upwards of 80,000 computers with cryptocurrency miners. The […]
Pitney Bowes, the e-commerce and tech-shipping company, has suffered a ransomware attack. On October 14th, the company disclosed that they were victims of a malware attack that resulted in the encryption of information systems and disabled customer access to some services. As of now, Pitney Bowes has confirmed that it is working with third-party security […]
Its no denying that Windows Defender has come a long way since its debut in 2006. When it was first revealed, Windows Defender was a laughable attempt at an antivirus solution, however, Microsoft, with the release of Windows 10, had started to show neglect for the free antivirus solution. After a while, Microsoft was able […]
New ransomware, Nemty, has been discovered according to the report from BleepingComputer. Nemty, as security researchers are calling it, has the possibility to spread using compromised Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) connections. Nemty, like all other ransomware, holds the victim’s files hostage, deleting all shadow versions of the files while disabling the victim from any attempted […]
Security researchers have discovered a security hole in Samsung, LG, Huawei, Sony, and other Android-based phones, leaving multiple users vulnerable to phishing attacks through text messaging. The exploit takes advantage of the over-the-air (OTA) provisioning. Security researchers discovered that the industry standard of OTA provisioning, Open Mobile Alliance Client Provisioning (OMA CP), can be hacked […]
Computers around the world are continually generating records that occur. While some of these are routine checks, others are hostile, aimed at gaining access to or even destroying your network. However, by checking and reviewing the log files, you can stay on top of these issues. From malware, damage, and loss and legal liabilities, log […]
It’s finally time to say goodbye to our old friend. In a few months, January 14, 2020, to be exact, Windows 7 will officially no longer be receiving security patches and updates from Microsoft. Therefore, if you are one of the many still calling Windows 7 your home, it may be time to think about […]
In 2017, Equifax had just suffered a massive data breach, resulting in the theft of over half of all American adults’ personal information. Now, 2 years later, Equifax will pay a total of $700 million in fines for laws they broke and their negligent handling of consumer data. Reuters stated that of the $700 million, […]
Following the cyber-attacks that occurred in Baltimore and Florida, last week, Monroe College in New York, had multiple campuses hit, and taken offline, by ransomware, crippling the college’s network. This has not just affected the school’s administrative departments; however; it has also hurt students and teachers. The ransomware is asking for an obscene $2 million […]