You’re probably reading this blog post on a smart phone, iPad or some other IoT device. And if not, there’s a good chance you have at least one smart device in your pocket, on a nearby charger or in your bag. Over the past several years, connected devices have become a pivotal part of our everyday lives. In fact, IHS forecasts we’ll see 30.7 billion active IoT products by 2020 … [Read more...]
Bitcoin’s Role in Ransomware
A recent report by Radware found that nearly 50 percent of businesses suffered a ransomware attack in 2016. And in most ransomware attacks, cybercriminals demand a Bitcoin payment in exchange for a decryption key. As experts have been debating the best way to curb ransomware’s rapid growth, a new CSO Online article explores whether or not shutting down Bitcoin would put a stop … [Read more...]
Don’t Get Taken For a Ride: Auto App Hacks Can Lead to Real-life Car Jacking
People are using smart phones to connect and control virtually every aspect of their lives - including their cars. Automotive apps offer several convenient features like auto-start, lock, unlock and locate. But, while using your phone like a remote control for your car might make life a lot easier at times, it can also increase the possibility of a cyberattack. According … [Read more...]
New Cybersecurity Survey Reveals Key Reseller Perspectives
WatchGuard Technologies just released the results of a new survey that reveals what resellers think about the top threats to customers, as well as their customers' ability to manage security alerts and overall understanding of the firewall market. The insights gathered in the survey offer a unique perspective on the industry challenges and trends that security solutions … [Read more...]
Rogue One: A Security Story
Star Wars fans from every corner of the galaxy caused a great disturbance over the past several weeks as they flocked to theaters to see Rogue One: A Star Wars Story. Among the crowd was our very own CTO, Corey Nachreiner, but he saw a different movie than most. With shield gate defenses, a reprogrammed droid and a massive futuristic data center inRogue One, there were tons … [Read more...]
