ROYAL OAK - Justin Coffey, the Microsoft Solutions Manager for Red Level, talks about cyberattacks on this episode of M2 TechCast. Coffey said cyberattacks are real and businesses need to protect themselves from the bad guys who want to steal their intellectual property, hold them for ransomeware and other mayhem. The SBA estimates nearly half
ROYAL OAK - Cybersecurity expert Dan Lohrmann explains how the Dedicated Denial of Service attack that in October brought down large sections of the Internet on the U.S. East and West Coasts was orchestrated by hackers using a botnet connected to a variety of dumb and unprotected appliances on the so-called Internet of Things. Until
TROY – So many people wanted to attend Mobile Monday Michigan’s Nov. 14 event on careers in cybersecurity - where big demand has lead to big pay checks - that the connected tech association has decided to stream it on Facebook Live. Those interested in viewing the event via Facebook LIVE should “Like” the Mobile
ANN ARBOR - U.S. Senator Gary Peters headlines a workshop Nov. 21 at Washtenaw Community College that invites businesses to learn the five steps to cybersecurity peace of mind. Cybersecurity for Business...in 5 Steps is co-hosted by the National Cyber Security Alliance. The workshop is aimed at giving small and medium-sized businesses an opportunity to
BEIJING, China - China on Monday passed a new cybersecurity bill that may have severe implications for both Chinese internet users and international tech companies doing business in China. These new measures will come into effect June 2017. On the privacy front, the final draft of the bill stated that "critical information infrastructure operators" -
ANN ARBOR - In July 2015, a pair of hackers commandeered a Jeep Cherokee through its Uconnect entertainment system to attack the vehicle’s brakes, engine and navigation system. Fiat Chrysler responded by patching the vulnerability and then issuing a recall for 1.4 million vehicles. Fast forward to July 2016: Fiat Chrysler announced it would pay
TROY - Mobile Monday Detroit on Nov. 14 will host a variety of experts to educate the public about the variety of career opportunities available in Cybersecurity. The event is scheduled for RIIS in Troy. Start time is 6 pm. Featured speakers will be: Colleen Riccinto, Founder, Cyber Talent Search Hector Acosta, Research & Policy
WASHINGTON DC - The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration published a series of non-binding guidelines for all U.S. Automakers to protect cars and drivers from the increasing threat of cyber attacks. Vehicle cyber attacks are on the rise. Just last month, Yahoo was the subject of the world’s most massive hack with half a billion
DETROIT - For episode 167, we took advantage of all of the live recording that we did during the day at the as well as our chats with Lenovo, and after our usual opening segment, went to those for the balance of the show. But even if you listened live, there are some things
DETROIT - Continuing with our interviews from the North American International Cyber Summit, we spoke with Merit Network communications director Pierette Templeton explains how 97 high school teams competed for the High School Cyber Challenge. The winner on Oct. 17 was Clinton High School, second place went to Airport High School in Carleton and third
