Jessica Molden

LastPass Warns Users of Fake Phishing Emails Claiming the Company Was Hacked

When you get an urgent email claiming your password manager has been hacked, your first instinct might be to panic and click the link. That’s exactly what cybercriminals are counting on. Phishing Emails Impersonate LastPass Password manager LastPass recently warned customers that it has not been hacked—despite what a new wave of phishing emails may […]

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Gaming Cheats Are the New Cyber Threat: Insights from a Cybersecurity Expert

A Growing Danger Behind Online Gaming Cheating in video games once meant faster reloads or infinite lives. Today, it’s a gateway to cybercrime. What began as a gaming shortcut has evolved into a serious cybersecurity threat, according to penetration tester and researcher Jace Randolph. “Cheating at video games has become an attack surface that can

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Outdated Software Is a Hacker’s Favorite Weakness. Here’s Why Updates Matter

Every year, thousands of cyberattacks succeed for one simple reason: people don’t update their software. Outdated programs, old drivers, and unsupported operating systems are among the easiest ways for hackers to infiltrate a device. If you’re running software that hasn’t been updated in months (or years), your computer could already be vulnerable. Here’s why software

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Allianz Life Data Breach: What Happened and How to Protect Yourself

Allianz Life, a major U.S. insurance company, announced that a cyberattack exposed the personal information of about 1.1 million customers. Some financial professionals who work with Allianz and even a number of employees were also affected. What Happened Why It Matters Even basic information like your name, phone number, and email can be dangerous in

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PC Matic Pro: Stopping Software Sprawl With Visibility and Control

Across many organizations, software use is expanding faster than IT teams can track. Employees install applications without approval, old programs remain forgotten, and redundant tools pile up. This creates more than clutter. It introduces risk, makes audits more difficult, and drives up costs. For business leaders, the problem comes down to two key questions: Without

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What Most SMBs Get Wrong About Cybersecurity — And How to Fix It

Small and mid-sized businesses are spending more than ever on cybersecurity. Yet breaches keep happening—often with devastating results. So what’s going wrong? The truth is, many SMBs are investing in the wrong things. That’s why the PC Matic team is bringing in retired FBI Special Agent Scott Augenbaum for an eye-opening webinar designed just for

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Webcams, Malware, and Blackmail: The Rise of Automated Sextortion Attacks

Cybercriminals never stop looking for new ways to take advantage of people. One of the most disturbing tricks is known as sextortion—when a hacker threatens to share private or embarrassing photos or videos unless the victim pays money. Unfortunately, this crime has now become even easier for scammers, thanks to a new type of malware

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