OK boomers—instead of being on the end of an “OK boomer” comment, now you have some ammunition. Boomers have been reported to be less of a cybersecurity vulnerability to the workforce than Gen Z. An article by Karina Zapata of CBC News outlines findings from cybersecurity tech company Check Point that posit Gen Z as
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Ryuk Ransomware Targets Large Businesses With Large Ransoms
By Linn Foster Freedman on
Posted in Cybersecurity
A new ransomware, dubbed “Ryuk,” has surfaced in the last few weeks that is said to be targeting large organizations in the United States.
The attackers behind Ryuk have reportedly made over $640,000 in just two weeks, and are allegedly connected to the well-known hacking group out of North Korea—Lazarus.
According to security company Check…
Privacy Tip #112 – LG Releases IoT Software Update
By Linn Foster Freedman on
Posted in Internet of Things, Privacy Tips
Security researchers at Check Point discovered software vulnerabilities in LG IoT devices which allowed them to potentially gain control over LG refrigerators, ovens, dishwashers and a live feed from a robot vacuum cleaner. A vulnerability in the mobil app and cloud app allowed them to remotely gain access to LG IoT devices with just an…
“Fireball” Malware a Threat to Health Care Industry
By Linn Foster Freedman on
A new report released by Check Point has security personnel working in the health care industry particularly concerned and they are warning their colleagues about the existence of “Fireball.”
Fireball, released by a Chinese operation, has infected approximately 250 million computers worldwide. According to the report, the malware hijacks web browsers and turns computers into…
Privacy Tip #42 – Android users beware of new malware HummingBad
By Linn Foster Freedman on
Posted in Privacy Tips
Software maker Check Point has detected and reported that a new malware, dubbed HummingBad, discovered in February, may have infected at least 10 million Android devices around the world.
Check Point has released an analysis of the threat, which indicates that there was a sharp spike in infections in mid-May.
HummingBad was first developed to…