Just like viruses that spread when we don’t protect ourselves, a computer virus also spreads when we don’t protect our devices. The global COVID-19 pandemic has forced much of the workforce to work remotely to help slow the spread of the disease. To keep your computer safe while working from home, take these steps. A virus close to you easily transfers and infects you. A … [Read more...]
Celebrate Women’s History Month with WatchGuard
“If you have knowledge, let others light their candles in it.” – Margaret Fuller This month WatchGuard is celebrating Women’s History Month by featuring outstanding women in the cybersecurity industry on Secplicity and on our podcast The 443 – Security Simplified. Our goal is to give women in our field a platform to talk about the work they do and their experiences. The … [Read more...]
Creepy App Tracks its Users, Leaks its Database
As reported by TechCrunch, an app made by ClevGuard called KidsGuard stalks spouses, employees, and children. ClevGuard advertises the app for this purpose as while highlighting the apps stealth capabilities. Lots of these types of apps, called “stalkerware,” exist but this one’s crummier than the rest. The app copies data off of the target’s phone and takes … [Read more...]
Emotet Evolves to Gain the Wi-Fi Attribute
A recent addition to the Emotet botnet, found by Binary Defense, enables this malware to spread through Wi-Fi networks. This differs from previous versions of Emotet where it only targeted local wired networks. The Emotet botnet started off as a banking trojan in 2014. Early on, it spread by email and would resend itself to its victims’ contact lists. Later, … [Read more...]
Pass or Fail? Aruba’s WIPS Gets Tested by Independent Lab
As the second largest access point (AP) supplier by market share, Aruba Networks, a HPE company, has worked hard to provide worldwide businesses with enterprise-grade Wi-Fi connectivity. You’ll see the company’s APs in many schools, retail locations and airports, among other places. Want a fun scavenger hunt idea? Look up at the ceiling next time you’re in a building and try … [Read more...]
