In a troubling development, officials in eastern Iowa are dealing with a financial blow after falling for a scam involving an email. The incident, which cost Dubuque County a staggering $524,284, highlights the real dangers of cybercrime targeting local governments. The situation came to light when Dubuque County officials realized they had been duped by […]
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ConnectWise, a prominent technology company based in Tampa, Florida, recently disclosed vulnerabilities in its ScreenConnect tool, affecting cloud and on-premises instances. The company took swift action, notifying partners through its Trust Center and providing instructions for immediate updates to on-premises servers. While ConnectWise has successfully patched all cloud environments, attention has shifted to addressing vulnerabilities
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Oakley and Pleasant Hill, two cities in Contra Costa County, recently experienced cyberattacks, prompting recovery efforts. Officials are conducting forensic audits to understand the extent of the attacks. Pleasant Hill’s police department reported direct impacts on the city’s computer systems, while Oakley declared a local emergency. Although some departments have returned to normal, others are
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UnitedHealth Group fell victim to a cyberattack orchestrated by the notorious ransomware group Blackcat. The attack disrupted essential prescription services nationwide, raising alarms about cybersecurity in the healthcare sector. Blackcat’s method involves a sophisticated extortion scheme, targeting organizations like UnitedHealth Group to steal sensitive data and demand ransom payments. The recent attack specifically targeted UnitedHealth
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In today’s digital age, safeguarding our online presence has become more crucial. Robust security measures are important with cyber threats lurking around every corner. Among the arsenal of tools available to protect ourselves, one stands out as a frontline defense: the password generator. What is a Password Generator? A password generator is a tool designed
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In the vast ecosystem of the Internet, where millions of interactions happen every second, there exists a digital equivalent of your home address – the IP address. Often overlooked by the average internet user, an IP address is crucial in facilitating communication across the web. What is an IP address, why is it important, and
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While many believe MacOS is better at keeping out malware, the reality is different. MacOS is just as susceptible to malware as other systems. A new threat called SpectralBlur, created by the Lazarus hacking group from North Korea, targets Macs. It gained attention in 2023 but remained undetected for some time. SpectralBlur is a backdoor
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Pharmacies across the country are facing outages due to a cybersecurity threat. Change Healthcare, a major healthcare technology company disclosed that its network was attacked on Wednesday. The disruption is expected to persist for the day. The Tennessee-based company reported connectivity issues since 5 a.m. EST and immediately disconnected systems upon detecting the threat to
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Think of the internet as a big city full of exciting things to do but also potential risks. Just like you’d want to stay safe and keep your belongings private in a city you need to do the same online. That’s where a VPN (Virtual Private Network) comes in handy. It acts like a personal
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Cyber attacks are increasing in frequency, and experts predict the situation will worsen. Therefore, it’s crucial for people to enhance their online safety practices, starting with strengthening their passwords. Forbes Advisor recently published a report on America’s Password Habits, based on a survey of 2,000 individuals conducted by OnePoll. The findings revealed that 46% of
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