Cyber Defense

Cryptojacking Malware Soars Nearly 4 Times In Third Quarter

DETROIT - After recent turbulence in the crypto market, Atlas VPN decided to analyze the cybersecurity side of the crypto landscape and found that new modifications of cryptojacking software used in the act of hijacking a computer and using it to mine digital assets against the user's will, grew 3.8 times in Q3 2022. As

By |2022-11-28T18:11:14-05:00November 27th, 2022|Cyber Defense|

Threat Report Shows Sustained Spike In Cyber Threat Activity in Third Quarter 

COMMERCE - Nuspire’s new threat report reveals the staggering increases in overall threat activity in Q2 continued throughout Q3, with additional growth in both exploits and botnets. “What we’re seeing is a continued escalation of threat activity as cyber criminals pull all the levers at their disposal to determine what works best and brings in

By |2022-11-28T18:11:14-05:00November 27th, 2022|Cyber Defense|

Motor City ISSA Nov. 17: Using A CSF To Create Policy Documents

SOUTHFIELD - Running an information security organization is often very reactive. As you fight your way through the jungle of chaos, you realize that you need rules, regulations and controls to build a fortress to shelter your valuable against risks and threats. But how do you get and keep everything under control? With your information

By |2022-11-15T14:59:49-05:00November 15th, 2022|Cyber Defense|

Plymouth-Canton Community High School Wins Two Top Prizes Cyber Challenge

NOVI - Plymouth-Canton Community School teams won first and second place in the 2022 Governor's High School Cyber Challenge, a cybersecurity competition hosted by the State of Michigan. Team Crickets won first and team Super Novas won second place. Kalamazoo Area Mathematics and Science Center team K10MM-JS-DS placed third. The ten qualifying teams, composed of up

By |2022-11-02T08:33:56-04:00November 1st, 2022|Cyber Defense, Featured|

Former Gov Rick Snyder Creates Fractional CIO Company, SensCy

ANN ARBOR - Former Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder has helped create a fractional cybersecurity company, called SensCy, that provides comprehensive cyber advice and guidance at a price far less than if a company hired a full-time Chief Information Officer or Chief Information Security Officer...If a company could even find these cyber professionals now in great

By |2022-10-28T16:44:09-04:00October 28th, 2022|Cyber Defense, mitechtv|

If You Want Your Kids To Be Cyber Savvy, Enroll Them In Cyber Patriot

ANN ARBOR - If you want you kids to become cyber savvy, and perhaps explore what it takes to become a six-figure income cyber professional, you want to watch this video. Tamara Shoemaker, Michigan manager of the Cyber Patriot program, provides all the details on both. She also leads the Automotive ISAC program that teaches

By |2022-10-25T12:22:01-04:00October 25th, 2022|Cyber Defense, mitechtv, Uncategorized|

Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification Webinar Hosted By Motor City ISSA

ISSA Motor City Chapter Meeting Meeting Information Join us at the Motor City ISSA for a discussion on Information Security. Date: October 20 Time: 6:00PM to 8:00PM Location: Register to receive the meeting invite. Speaker and Topic Information Speakers: Cliff Neve, VP of Strategic Services & Brad Proctor, Senior Cybersecurity Consultant, MAD Security Title: Cybersecurity

By |2022-10-13T13:10:07-04:00October 13th, 2022|Cyber Defense|

PSN Technology Provides Managed Services, Including Cybersecurity Protection

ANN ARBOR - Philipp Emma, CEO of PSN Technology, a managed service provider in Livonia, joins Matt and Mike to talk about all the services his company provides small and medium sized businesses, including cybersecurity protection. October is cyber awareness month so you're going to want to watch this video to learn how to keep

By |2022-10-10T16:40:07-04:00October 10th, 2022|Cyber Defense, mitechtv|

Never-Before-Seen Malware Infected Hundreds Of Linux, Windows Devices

DETROIT - Researchers have revealed a never-before-seen piece of cross-platform malware that has infected a wide range of Linux and Windows devices, including small office routers, FreeBSD boxes, and large enterprise servers. Black Lotus Labs, the research arm of security firm Lumen, is calling the malware Chaos, a word that repeatedly appears in function names,

By |2022-10-09T14:44:46-04:00October 9th, 2022|Cyber Defense|

Almost 40 Percent Of Businesses Lose More Than $100,000 Per Cyberattack

DETROIT - Successful cyberattacks can cause significant financial losses and harm to businesses. According to the recent findings by the Atlas VPN team, 37 percent of companies lose over $100,000 per cyberattack on average. Besides the financial damages, businesses also ruin their reputation, lose corporate information, and experience disruption of partner operations. After a successful

By |2022-10-09T14:44:53-04:00October 9th, 2022|Cyber Defense|