Marks & Spencer (M&S), one of the UK’s best-known retail stores, recently confirmed that it suffered a major cyberattack. The breach happened after hackers pulled off a sneaky trick to get into the company’s computer system. Here’s a breakdown of what happened. The Hack: A Clever Trick On April 17, M&S fell victim to what […]
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As cyber threats rapidly evolve, PC Matic upgrades your cybersecurity arsenal with PC Matic 6: an all‑in‑one platform that unifies powerful protection tools under one modern interface. Built from the Ground Up PC Matic 6 is the culmination of a complete rewrite using the latest tech for enhanced security, stability, and performance. It now not only shields against malware and
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When it comes to cybersecurity, most small businesses don’t have the luxury of a full-time IT team—or the budget to match enterprise-level defenses. But that doesn’t mean you have to be vulnerable. The truth is, many of today’s most damaging cyber threats don’t come from advanced, sophisticated hackers. They come from what’s already running inside
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Remote work is here to stay — but so are the security risks that come with it. As hybrid teams become the norm, companies are scrambling to protect sensitive data, secure employee devices, and stay compliant in a complex threat landscape. In a recent breakdown of the best security tools for remote collaboration, eSecurity Planet
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In recent weeks, the FBI and top cybersecurity firms have issued stark warnings about a new wave of cyberattacks striking the airline and broader transportation sectors. The culprit? Scattered Spider — a rapidly evolving and highly disruptive cybercriminal group known for aggressive tactics and a growing list of high-profile victims. This group has already infiltrated
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Imagine this: You Google “Apple Support,” click on the top result, and land on Apple’s official website. Everything looks normal — the address bar says apple.com. But then you see a message that says, “Call Us Now at 1-805-749-2108 for Help.” That number isn’t Apple. It’s a scammer, and they’re hoping you won’t notice before
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The backbone of emergency response in the United States — our 911 system — is facing an escalating crisis. According to a new report by emergency technology company Carbyne, the nation’s 911 infrastructure is plagued by frequent outages, growing cyber threats, and aging equipment that increasingly puts lives at risk. This troubling analysis is drawn
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Federal government contractors face mounting pressure to meet cybersecurity standards like NIST 800-171 and the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC). The stakes are high: failure to comply could cost access to the Department of Defense (DoD) supply chain. One critical yet often misunderstood requirement is application allowlisting—a proactive, deny-by-default approach to software security that’s now
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As government agencies struggle with aging software and unresolved vulnerabilities, application allowlisting offers a smarter way to prevent cyberattacks before they start. When it comes to cybersecurity, most experts agree on one thing: no software is perfect. But the scale of software vulnerabilities across U.S. government agencies is raising red flags — and posing significant
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Canada’s second-largest airline, WestJet, was hit by a cyberattack this week—yet another reminder that no industry is safe from today’s cyber threats. The breach, which disrupted access to internal systems and the WestJet mobile app, highlights how fast cyber incidents can impact business operations and customer service alike. What Happened? WestJet released a statement saying
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