Cyber Defense

Justice Department Finds 6 Russian Government Officials’ Fingerprints On DNC Hack

WASHINGTON DC - The investigation into Russian meddling has gotten closer to finding the culprits behind a critical hack during the 2016 presidential election. Justice Department officials have compiled evidence against at least six Russian government officials believed to be responsible for hacking the Democratic National Committee's computers, the Wall Street Journal reported.   Nearly a year

By |2017-11-02T18:23:23-04:00November 2nd, 2017|Cyber Defense|

How Can Small, Medium Businesses Protect Themselves From Cyber Attack?

ROYAL OAK - How can Small and Medium Businesses protect themselves from cyber attacks? Learn those answers in this podcast hosted by Nicol Pasuit, founder of TechStak, as she interviews Amy Babinchak, president of Harbor Computer Services, and Jason Chapman, CEO of Knight Code Security. Babinchak is one of the very few woman Managed Service

By |2017-10-31T08:47:59-04:00October 31st, 2017|Cyber Defense, M2 TechCast, Podcasts|

Why The U.S. Government Banned Kaspersky Anti-Virus Software From Use By Federal Agencies

ROYAL OAK - Cyber security expert Dan Lohrmann explains the backstory on the recent ban by the United States government from agencies using Kaspersky anti-virus software, the focus of Congressional hearings this week. Insiders say Kaspersky software was either wittingly or unwittingly used by the Russian FSB (kind of equivalent to US FBI) to hack

By |2017-10-25T12:14:52-04:00October 24th, 2017|Cyber Defense, M2 TechCast, Podcasts|

Duo Security Becomes Next Michigan Technology Company Valued At $1 Billion

ANN ARBOR - On Thursday, Duo Security announced it had raised an additional $70 million in a Series D round that propelled the software-as-a-service company's valuation to more than $1 billion - only the second Michigan Venture Backed-technology company to pass this financial milestone. Duo helps defend organizations against breaches with its two-factor authentication (2FA) app. Duo’s

By |2017-10-20T22:25:30-04:00October 20th, 2017|Cyber Defense, Featured|

Wearables To Boost Security Of Voice-Based Log-In

ANN ARBOR - A security-token necklace, ear buds or eyeglasses developed at the University of Michigan could eliminate vulnerabilities in voice authentication—the practice of logging in to a device or service with your voice alone. Talking to electronics has become a popular—even essential—way to command them. In this era of the internet of things, voice

By |2017-10-18T19:42:35-04:00October 18th, 2017|Cyber Defense|

North American Cyber Summit Names Keynotes, Featured Speakers

LANSING - The North American International Cyber Summit 2017 hosted by Michigan Governor Rick Snyder, is once again set to take place in the heart of Downtown Detroit at Cobo Center. As in previous year’s, this event will bring together experts from across the globe to address a variety of cyber-security issues impacting the world.

By |2017-10-18T19:34:21-04:00October 18th, 2017|Cyber Defense|

Israeli Telecom Researchers Develop Firewall To Protect Against Android Hacks

BEER-SHEVA, Israel - Cyber security researchers at Ben-Gurion University of the Negev developed an innovative firewall program that adds a missing layer of security in Android cellphones and monitors for malicious code.   Earlier this year, Dr. Yossi Oren and his team of researchers in the BGU Department of Software and Information Systems Engineering, discovered a

By |2017-10-10T17:38:17-04:00October 8th, 2017|Cyber Defense|

Hardware Hacks On Smartphones Give Hackers Access To Your Personal Info

BEER-SHEVA, Israel - When mobile phone users crack a touchscreen, often they will buy a new one online, or at a local repair shop, rather than from the company that originally built the phone. By doing so, they open the door to hackers who sell compromised screens that let them take control of a users

By |2017-10-08T14:49:00-04:00October 8th, 2017|Cyber Defense|

Your Yahoo Account Info Was Definitely Hacked: Here’s What To Do – Advice From CNET

SAN FRANCISCO - If you're wondering what to do after hearing about the massive data breach, follow these steps to make sure you're safe. In September 2016, Yahoo revealed a hack that compromised 500 million user accounts. In December, the company revealed yet another hack, this time affecting a record 1 billion accounts. On Tuesday,

By |2017-10-06T12:11:18-04:00October 6th, 2017|Cyber Defense|