Cybersecurity experts say ransomware attacks have increased substantially in recent years. “Any serious organization today, as we know, presume breach,” said SimSpace CFO James Gerber. “They have to presume that the attackers are going to get in, because they will. The question is, once they’re in, how quickly can you spot, how well can you...
An increasing number of government entities across the United States is looking for ways to improve cyberdefenses. The Florida Center for Cybersecurity at the University of South Florida, or Cyber Florida, is partnering with SimSpace to train the Sunshine State’s 1 million state and local employees in cyberdefense tactics, using military-grade cyber ranges. “One of...
There’s been a spike in malware hitting Android phones, and the latest one, called BingoMod, might be the scariest yet. This malware can steal money from your accounts and then wipe your phone clean. Using on-device fraud techniques, it can swipe up to $16,000 in one go. And the worst part? This isn’t even the...
Chances are, you are a lot closer to an online security disaster than you think. Information about you is spread out far and wide online, and losing control of this digital identity can be incredibly embarrassing at best and financially devastating or personally dangerous at worst. While it may initially seem overwhelming, we’re here to...
As insurance premiums seem to increase frequently, it isn’t a wonder why consumers are looking for ways to lower their rates. Most auto insurance companies offer some sort of discount for safer driving that’s tracked by the insurance company. This is why we were interested in exploring the question posed by Mary regarding the pros...
Health savings account (HSA) provider HealthEquity experienced a massive data breach that has put over 4.3 million Americans’ information at risk. The company, which specializes in providing HSAs, flexible spending accounts (FSAs), health reimbursement arrangements (HRAs) and 401(k) retirement plans, confirmed threat actors stole sensitive health data using a partner’s compromised credentials. This includes full...
Former President Trump was afforded extra protection the day his ear was grazed by a bullet, according to a top security official. “It was the first time Secret Service counter snipers were deployed to support the former president’s detail,” Acting Secret Service Director Ronald Rowe Jr. revealed during a press conference Friday afternoon. “The former...
Our iPhones have become an extension of ourselves, holding our memories, connections and sensitive information. The sinking feeling of realizing you’ve misplaced your iPhone can be overwhelming, not just because of its hefty price tag but also because of the potential security risks if it falls into the wrong hands. Fortunately, there are multiple ways...
With elections around the corner, people need to work harder to do their own research into who they want to vote for. That’s because, as we’ve seen in the previous election, technology and social media have made it easier to sway people in a certain direction. With the rise of artificial intelligence technology in the...
Self-driving cars are gaining traction in the U.S., and while Elon Musk’s Tesla is leading this new automobile category, many new companies have started to emerge or are in the making. However, a Fortune report has highlighted how these self-driving cars, particularly those with Chinese origins, pose a grave danger to Americans. Fortune reported that...
