In 2019, the United Nations (UN) will address the issue of state-sponsored cyber attacks by enacting a multinational Cyber Security Treaty. There are many examples of alleged and confirmed cyber attacks launched by nation-states. The U.S. and Israel allegedly launched the Stuxnet attack. The Russian government has been accused of everything from DDoS attacks against … [Read more...]
2019 Security Predictions – Utilities and Industrial Control Systems Targeted with Ransomware
Next year, targeted ransomware campaigns will focus on utilities and industrial control systems (ICSs). The average payment demand will increase by 6500 percent, from an average of $300 to $20,000 per payment. These attacks will result in real-world consequences like blackouts and loss of access to public utilities. Ransomware has plagued the internet over the past … [Read more...]
Cyber Security Frameworks and Controls
Data is a valuable asset and is a huge factor in many markets to help with production and sales. Interpreting trends and analyzing emerging markets is accomplished by correlating data. Maintaining this data in an appropriate fashion is just as important, especially when it comes to handling personal or sensitive data. Stepping it up even beyond that, matters of national … [Read more...]
Explaining Election Hacking on Q13 FOX
If you were watching the news this morning, you might have seen our CTO Corey Nachreiner talking about election hacking. A leaked FBI alert from two days ago revealed that Arizona and Illinois' election board websites had been hacked by unknown attackers, which some believe to be the work of foreign governments. Corey went on the air with Bill Wixley at Q13 this morning to … [Read more...]
