Ann Cox studied mathematics at Brigham Young University (BYU) where she would later teach. She would go on to receive her PhD from Auburn University and work with the National Security Agency. Now, she is a program manager for the Department of Homeland Security’s Cyber Security Division. The program she oversees is the Internet Measurement […]
Hackers Gain Access to Electric Power Grids
Unsettling news from Wired.com The online magazine informed us that “a series of recent hacker attacks…resulted in the intruders gaining hands-on access to power grid operations—enough control that they could have induced blackouts on American soil at will.” Symantec security analyst Eric Chien is concerned, He says that this is the highest level of access hackers […]
Hackers Accessed 143 Million Equifax Accounts
The big news this week regarding cyber security is the massive breach to the private information of 143 million people connected with Equifax. The people affected by the data breach live in the United States, Canada and the UK. Their names, social security numbers, birth dates, and addresses were compromised sometime between May and July […]
Hackers Are As Bad As Hit-And-Run Drivers!
When it comes to cyber security, Trust Guard doesn’t mess around. They’re like reinforced steel, seat belts, and airbags all rolled into one for your online money-making vehicle. They use PCI compliant scanning to help you protect your website against the internet’s hit-and-run villains who would love to watch your website crash and burn. Lock […]
What To Do After Identity Theft
It’s a well-established fact identity theft victims go through a lot of pain. Identity theft is a crime that has shown no sign of slowing down thanks to the growing complexities of communication and technology. Having your ‘identity’ stolen as a person opens a whole new level of disastrous possibilities and the legal repercussions can […]
9 Words You Need To Know For Cyber Security
It’s no secret that keeping your devices secure, data private and your online world safe from cyber security threats is difficult. But if you don’t understand all the technical jargon, it becomes even more difficult. In an article from Jas Dhaliwal, Avast blog author, you will find 9 words you need to know for cyber […]
Nine Strategies Used to Steal Identities
Having seen the 2013 movie Identity Thief directed by Seth Gordon, I began to truly understand how easy it is to steal identities. It is a huge problem in the world today (putting all the comedy aside). Identity theft in the United States is estimated to affect over 9 million people every year. It rose […]
A Quick Guide to Outsmarting Hackers
Outsmarting hackers isn’t easy. Many of them are masters in their field of expertise. They can either be your own, once-trusted team members or they unknown, malicious strangers. In the computing sector of this modern age, when a person hears the word ‘hacker’, it means trouble. It has become a negative word denoting someone who […]
5 Guidelines to Guarantee Cyber Security
Nobody wants their computer hacked or personal information compromised! So here are five guidelines to keep in mind to almost guarantee cyber security when browsing the web. Be wary of attachments With social media’s instant messaging capabilities and email’s attachment features, threats to your computer safety have just become more serious. Email attachments, most specifically, have […]
Is Your Site PCI Compliant? It Should Be.
Is your site PCI compliant? It should be. Payment data security standards (DSS) are governed by a set of rules created by the Payment Card Industry (PCI). They outline security measures that sellers accepting credit card payments must meet to help prevent security breaches and data theft. Smaller companies have fewer responsibilities than larger corporations. […]
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