LEWES, DE - Atlas VPN released a report that said remote desktop protocol attacks rocketed by 330 percent in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. The start of the these attacks increase correlates almost entirely with the start of lockdowns. From March 10, 2020, RDP brute-force attacks spiked in practically all selected countries. In the
SAN FRANCISCO - In the age of the coronavirus, face masks have become a part of normal life. They're a safety requirement in many places, and for some people, a fashion statement. But for facial recognition technology, they pose a major challenge. The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has recommended wearing face coverings to help fight the
SAN FRANCISCO - If, like a lot of people, you're working from home due to the coronavirus, a virtual private network is essential for protecting your privacy online. Only problem is, a virtual private network can get pretty expensive. And with the global pandemic pinching more people's pockets, paying more than a hundred dollars for homebound privacy protection doesn't readily square with
DETROIT - We are all in this together and we pray you are all safe and healthy. We will continue to monitor the COVID-19 situation and will follow guidance from public health officials and government agencies, so we can continue to support our Michigan Cyberpatriot program. Many of you have emailed or phoned asking whether
SAN FRANCISCO - Video-conferencing software Zoom has been drawing attention from researchers and journalists lately for a number of potential privacy and security issues, as use of the platform surges due to an increase in coronavirus-related remote working. One of the biggest security issues facing Zoom is the surge in "Zoombombing," when uninvited attendees break into
LANSING - Michigan State Treasurer Rachael Eubanks issued an urgent reminder to be aware of phishing emails sent by scammers seeking to obtain the personal information and the hard-earned money of Michigan’s taxpayers. Similar to the phishing scam that targeted the Michigan’s Attorney General yesterday, Michigan Department of Treasury staff members were subjected to a
ROYAL OAK - Executive Search Partners' Gary Erickson Explains in this video series "How To Interview Well." You're going to want to watch this one if you're looking to stand out from other job candidates. https://youtu.be/4YEzIU4KcUo
ROYAL OAK - Tamara Shoemaker, who heads up the MICyberPatriot.Com program in Michigan, updates the 2020 calendar and invites any colleges, universities and corporations to sponsor these cyber warriors. https://youtu.be/VDeB8SFPuiU
TEL AVIV – BGN Technologies, the technology-transfer company of Ben-Gurion University of the Negev, Israel, introduced the first all-optical “stealth” encryption technology that will be significantly more secure and private for highly sensitive cloud-computing and data center network transmission. “Today, information is still encrypted using digital techniques, although most data is transmitted over distance using
GRAND HAVEN — A $5 million private equity investment supports UV Angel’s move toward the marketplace with a new product that cleans the air in hospitals and other facilities. Coming to market this spring, UV Angel Air uses the Grand Haven-based company’s ultraviolet light technology in ceiling light fixtures. Air goes in one side of the fixtures,
