More ransomware is on the way. Discovered on October 24, Bad Rabbit ransomware has already affected organizations in Ukraine and Russia and has also been detected in the U.S., Germany, Japan, Turkey and Bulgaria. Earlier this year, WannaCry ransomware had infected over 200,000 computers around the
A recently disclosed Wi-Fi vulnerability allows intruders to eavesdrop on your online activity, steal your confidential information, and in some cases lead you to download malicious software. The vulnerability impacts virtually all Wi-Fi connected devices, regardless of the operating system. How does it work? Named KRACK (Key Reinstallation
A new type of ransomware known as WannaCry is infecting hundreds of thousands of computers in homes and businesses across the globe. This malware targets a recently disclosed vulnerability in numerous editions of Windows operating system. Although Microsoft has patched this vulnerability in March of
A new phishing scam mimics Google Docs to trick victims into giving up complete control of their Google email and contacts. Beginning Wednesday, May 3, reports began surfacing of a phishing email that claims that one of the recipient's contacts has shared a Google Doc. The email looks
Several vulnerabilities in Google Nest security cameras allow attackers to force the camera to temporarily stop recording. A security researcher has identified three vulnerabilities in the Nest firmware version 5.2.1. All three vulnerabilities allow the attackers to use the cameras' Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) connectivity to
What is Phishing? "Phishing" is a cyber scam that relies on fooling the victim into voluntarily disclosing confidential information or making a payment. Phishing is usually conducted via an email message that appears to be legitimate but links the victim to a malicious website. The goal of a phishing
While the topic of cybersecurity of corporations and states makes the news almost daily, another relatively silent, large scale cyberwar rages on. Billions of households are caught in a perfect storm: the home technology infrastructure is becoming more complex, most connected devices lack adequate security, and
Tech support scams are back, and more elaborate than ever. The best defense is to know the scammers' tricks so you don't fall for them. What are tech support scams? Tech support scams involve scammers impersonating technical support representatives from a major tech company like Microsoft, HP or Dell. The
Thanks to Hollywood, we now all know to start running when the light on our domestic robot turns from blue to red. Unfortunately, in real life things are a lot less obvious. So, when your smart toaster joins the dark army and takes on a
Ever wonder what happens to all those stolen usernames and passwords, like in the recently disclosed Yahoo breach? More likely than not, they will be used in a credential stuffing attack that can put your personal information at an even greater risk. Fortunately, there is
Ransomware attacks are on the rise, and households are often more vulnerable than businesses because they lack the corporate-grade security technologies and protocols. However, simple precautions can help home users reduce the risk and simplify recovery.
Vulnerabilities in the Edimax Smart Plug Switch expose home Wi-Fi credentials and allow attackers to remotely control the device.
KeySniffer vulnerability allows hackers to eavesdrop on sensitive information and inject malicious keystrokes
Multiple security holes expose home Wi-Fi credentials and allow attackers to manipulate Lightify devices and launch web-based attacks against the user.
Many of today’s households have enough connected technology to keep a small IT department busy. We are often disarmed by the seemingly innocuous nature of the new devices we bring home – after all, these are just home appliances -- TVs, refrigerators, vacuums and thermostats.