Is Your “Smart” Home Gadget Actually a Cybersecurity Risk?
We’ve all seen them: the dirt-cheap smart plugs, budget security cameras, and discounted Wi-Fi-enabled gadgets on online marketplaces that seem too good to be true.
June 17, 2026
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East Lyme Trio Arrested for Credit Card Fraud and Identity Theft in iPhone Smuggling Scheme
Three individuals were arrested in East Lyme for credit card fraud and identity theft. The arrest followed a report of fraudulent activity on a resident’s
January 8, 2024
Extortionists Target Hospitals with Swatting Tactics After Cyberattacks
Extortionists are resorting to threatening hospitals with “swatting” tactics, where false bomb threats or other reports prompt heavily armed police to show up at victims’
January 8, 2024
Meijer Faces $1 Million Loss in Sophisticated mPerks Data Breach
Meijer, a popular grocery chain, recently fell victim to a cyberattack, resulting in over $1 million loss. The breach involved theft of customers’ mPerks account
January 5, 2024
Xerox Business Solutions Faces Cybersecurity Incident
Xerox Business Solutions (XBS), a subsidiary of Xerox, recently faced a cybersecurity incident limited to its operations in the US. The incident has been contained
January 5, 2024
23andMe Faces Class Action Lawsuit Over Data Breach: Allegations of Negligence and Customer Blame
Genetic testing company 23andMe faces a class action lawsuit following a data breach where users’ data was accessed without authorization. The breach is attributed to
January 4, 2024
Unraveling the Chaos of a City Ransomware Attack
“On the credit report, there’s credit cards that should’ve been closed, they’re now open with balances of $17,000 and $30,000.” – Oakland Native, Dedrick Warmack
January 4, 2024
International Deliveries in Limbo – How Royal Mail Could Have Avoided Ransomware Attack
Back in January, it was reported that the UK’s primary postal service and courier company, Royal Mail, halted all international mail and parcel deliveries due
March 10, 2023
The Largest Ransom Demand in the World
Rob Cheng talked with Liz Callaway last week, discussing a variety of cybersecurity topics. However, as expected, ransomware was a hot topic, as well as
August 23, 2021
Rob Cheng Talks Cyber Regulations and Insurance with Liz Callaway
Last week, PC Matic founder and CEO, Rob Cheng joined Liz Callaway on her radio show to discuss all things cyber. Cyber Regulations Several regulations
August 10, 2021