It can happen to anyone, any time. A user are browsing on the internet, for work or for pleasure, when suddenly a box pops up. A virus has infected your computer and call the support number immediately. Scareware has just attacked you. The box can include anything from the browser logo to the logo of […]

Several days ago, the New York Times printed an article regarding Amazon and Google’s applications for new patents. The patents hint at an ability to listen to more of the home environment via their respective virtual assistant (VA) devices. Both companies have transparent policies and repeat often they do not sell or advertise based on […]

As the world becomes more connected via IoT devices and smart phones, the ability of viruses to spread increases as well. Enterprises no longer have only desktop computers to worry about. Frequent use of company devices for personal activities expose a company to risk of ransomware. Malware is a generalized umbrella term for any malicious […]

The last two weeks Bitcoin has repeatedly made news, breaking limits of value unexpected in traditional financial sectors. Though Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies are making news, it’s the underlying technology that offers the most reward to businesses. Namely, blockchain technology. Last month we discussed the encroaching issues with the ever expanding IoT world in which […]

In a group of 5 individuals, there is likely a minimum of 6 smartphones. Given the advent of businesses supplying phones for work, and individuals carrying personal smartphones, mobile devices outnumber individuals in a growing trend. While this seems the norm for any Western society, having so many mobile devices can be a large risk […]

Last year there was an attack on Dyn, an internet infrastructure company, that caused widespread blackouts in company websites and internet access. The botnet found responsible is an open code malware named Mirai that had approximately 100,000 devices flood Dyn’s servers. The DDos attack was the largest to date in internet history. While Dyn neutralized […]

Apple announced last week that iPhone X, scheduled to be shipped in November, will contain facial recognition security. Samsung Galaxy 8 has the technology already residing in its new OS Oreo. While most tech people are in a flurry regarding whether facial recognition is an invasion of privacy or the newest leap forward, a larger […]

Recently we discussed Alexa, IoT, and the amount of information being shared on the internet via mobile devices and apps. There is a large risk to these interconnected devices, despite the efficiencies and marketing information provided. As we mentioned last week, devices connecting to the internet can be hacked. DEF CON DEF CON is one […]