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Hackers stealing house down payments via wire fraud

Hackers stealing house down payments via wire fraud

We talk a lot about hackers targeting businesses to steal their data and money. But the bad guys also target individuals too. A recent news report from the Austin, Texas, CBS affiliate tells how a couple was duped into wiring $140,000 in down payment funds to a cyber...
How To Check A Suspicious Website

How To Check A Suspicious Website

We’re all getting emails these days from hackers seeking to install malware on our computers and then steal our data. Phishing and spear phishing schemes start with innocent looking email messages, but when an unsuspecting user clicks a link, the result can be a risk...
Cyber Extortion is Real and Can Be Catastrophic

Cyber Extortion is Real and Can Be Catastrophic

Cyber extortion might sound like the stuff of a Hollywood script, but it is a reality that more and more businesses are facing.  At risk in a digital extortion attack is not only a company’s reputation and data, but also its ability to function and even its very...
Why SMBs Are Under Cyber Attack

Why SMBs Are Under Cyber Attack

Though corporate giants like Target, Anthem, and Home Depot get most of the media attention for cyber attacks, small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) are actually more likely to be attacked.  Yes, you read that correctly.  According to the Verizon 2013 Data Breach...
Retail and Hospitality Industries Targeted by Cyber Thieves

Retail and Hospitality Industries Targeted by Cyber Thieves

Over the last couple of years, large breaches of major retailers such as Target, Home Depot, and Neiman Marcus have made it clear that the retail and hospitality industries are prime targets for cyber attacks. The reason is simple: A vast amount of personally...