Earlier this month, Guardians of the Galaxy, Vol. 2 took box offices by storm. Arguably the best part about this franchise is the unique characters. The new film features audience favorites from the original and newcomers – each with their own exceptional set of characteristics and skills. In his latest column on GeekWire, WatchGuard CTO, Corey Nachreiner draws some fun and … [Read more...]
Once Stolen, What Do Hackers Do With Your Data?
It’s a common question: What happens to your data after a hacker steals it? Understanding the nuts and bolts of an attacker’s post-hack routine is not only interesting, but it could also help you minimize the damage if your data is stolen. (Note that the following information is a general overview of the most common steps a hacker takes to monetize stolen information. … [Read more...]
Lessons From Tinder On Using Word-of-Mouth Marketing in Social Media
Whatever your feelings regarding online dating, it’s hard to deny that Tinder is a master at word-of-mouth digital marketing. The dating app grew from 20,000 to 500,000 users in less than a month and had more than one million paying subscribers and over 50 million total users by the end of 2016. Social media was a huge part of the company’s strategy and it serves as an … [Read more...]
Could a U.S. Congressional Bill Prevent Cyber-Weapon Stockpiling?
ZDNet is reporting that several bipartisan lawmakers have introduced a bill that aims to prevent the mass leaking of government-owned hacking tools. The bicameral bill would force the government to turn over its arsenal of cyber weapons to an independent review board that would decide which vulnerabilities to secure. It specifically states: “(A) In General. – The Board shall … [Read more...]
How to Defend Against the WCry Global Ransomware Attack
On May 12, an extremely powerful ransomware strain called WCry 2.0 (nicknamed “WannaCry) struck over 90 countries and infected at least 100,000 machines worldwide. The attack primarily focused on Russia, Ukraine and Taiwan, but also affected many targets globally including UK hospitals, Spanish telecommunications companies, German railroad station terminal computers and FedEx. … [Read more...]
