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Google to Warn Consumers of Unsafe Websites

September 12, 2016 By James Wales Leave a Comment

Google to Warn Consumers of Unsafe Websites

Chrome will explicitly mark web pages as unsafe if they use HTTP for transmitting sensitive data starting January 2017. Google has a goal to make the internet a safer place for everyone. It will soon start publicly shaming unsafe websites. Beware if you fail to use the HTTPS protocol for transmitting passwords and other sensitive data. […]

Filed Under: News, Trust Guard Tagged With: cyber-security, Google, security warnings, SSL Certificates, unsafe websites

New Ransomware Could Post Your Personal Data Online

September 12, 2016 By James Wales Leave a Comment

New Ransomware Could Post Your Personal Data Online

A new strain of ransomware called “Cry” encrypts data with its .cryextension. It harvests your location data from Google Maps and pasting it as an image onto imgur.com. A lot of ransomware variants simply send the victim’s information directly to the attacker’s Command and Control (C&C) servers. Cry, however, uses Portable Network Graphic (PNG) image […]

Filed Under: News, Trust Guard Tagged With: cyber-security, data security, hackers, malware, ransomware, vulnerabilities

Seven Deadly Sins of Cyber Security

September 5, 2016 By James Wales Leave a Comment

Seven Deadly Sins of Cyber Security

David Blumberg, Founder and Managing Partner at Blumberg Capital, takes a look at the seven deadly sins of cyber security. Those of us involved professionally with cyber security know that the underbelly of the Internet is a treacherous and ever-shifting domain where menacing actors motivated by the most basic human vices threaten us all. It is […]

Filed Under: Features, Trust Guard Tagged With: cyber-security, data security, hackers, vulnerabilities

The Ten Most Common Online Security Vulnerabilities (Part 2)

August 26, 2016 By James Wales Leave a Comment

The Ten Most Common Online Security Vulnerabilities (Part 2)

As discussed in Part 1 or this blog post, too many companies wait until after a data breach has occurred until online security becomes a priority. With daily instances of small and large-scale hacks, it’s odd that many still maintain the “it won’t happen to me” attitude until it happens to them. An effective approach to […]

Filed Under: Trust Guard Tagged With: cyber-security, data security, malware, vulnerabilities, website security

The Ten Most Common Online Security Vulnerabilities (Part 1)

August 26, 2016 By James Wales Leave a Comment

The Ten Most Common Online Security Vulnerabilities (Part 1)

For all too many online companies, it’s not until after vulnerabilities have been located and a data breach has occurred that website security becomes a priority. With daily instances of small and large-scale hacks, it’s odd that many still maintain the “it won’t happen to me” attitude until it happens to them. An effective approach […]

Filed Under: Trust Guard Tagged With: cyber-security, data security, hackers, malware, vulnerabilities, website security

Is Your Website Safe from Hackers?

August 26, 2016 By James Wales Leave a Comment

Is Your Website Safe from Hackers?

When entrepreneurs start building websites with the intent to sell their merchandise online, the last thing on their mind might be the security of their site. After all, they rationalize, “I’ve never known anyone personally whose website has been hacked” – or “The only reason John’s website got hacked was because he gave his entire […]

Filed Under: Trust Guard Tagged With: hackers, malware, Payment Card Industry, vulnerabilities, website security

China Launches Hack-Proof Satellite

August 23, 2016 By James Wales Leave a Comment

China Launches Hack-Proof Satellite

As soon as you say the words “hack-proof satellite” you know that some veteran hackers are going to get together and try to prove you wrong. But, at least for a few years, the assertion from the Chinese that their communication satellite is unhackable may be right. In an effort to help develop an unhackable […]

Filed Under: Trust Guard Tagged With: cyber-security, data security, hack-proof, hackers

Why Trust Seals Are A Win/Win for You and Your Customers

June 15, 2016 By James Wales Leave a Comment

Why Trust Seals Are A Win/Win for You and Your Customers

Trust Seals are a way for business owners to verify their businesses to the world, put shopper anxiety to rest, and have a fighting chance in a platform where news about security breaches, hackers and fake sites are a daily occurrence. Trust seals are an easy, cost-effective solution for business owners who want to create trust […]

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