New Hacking Technique Revealed, Viruses in Online Video Subtitles

Check Point security group has released information revealing how hackers are now using online video subtitles as a source to transport viruses into personal computers, granting hackers to endless information for very little work. This method of hacking requires a user to do nothing other than opening up their favorite videos online. According to a …

CGTN America interviews Shawn Tuma about #WannaCry #ransomware attacks

CGTN America recently interviewed Shawn Tuma about the WannaCry ransomware attacks. Here is the video: https://youtu.be/PHxXBHCaHpY

#CyberAvengers – Ransomware is Spreading Like Worms: Are You Ready?

As some of you may have noticed online, I have the privilege of being part of the #CyberAvengers — here’s a little more info about the #CyberAvengers and an article we recently published in NextGov.com. Here is the NextGov article: Ransomware is Spreading Like Worms: Are You Ready? The #CyberAvengers are a group of salty …

April Fools’ Meme Illustrates Privacy Difference Between Opt-In and Opt-Out

Implications of DOJ Indictment of Russian & Canadian Hackers for Yahoo Breach?

https://youtu.be/B46ob96CD08

Quiz: How much do you know about cybersecurity?

Here is an interesting little quiz that is actually quite informative. It is by the Pew Research Center so it seems legit. Thanks for originally sharing it, Kevin Keane: How much do you know about cybersecurity? UPDATED: Read what the results show about overall cybersecurity understanding  

Are Smaller Healthcare Practices Required to Report a #Ransomware or Potential Data Breach?

Does the HIPAA Breach Notification Rule apply to all Covered Entities and Business Associates, Even Smaller Ones? To many of you reading this post this question seems ridiculous. You know the answer. However, I get asked this question so frequently that I decided to answer it with a blog post to save time next time …

The Ubiquity of Cyber

Cyber is the weapon of choice for warfare, revolution, espionage, politics, and business. It is ubiquitous. You had better take it seriously. Are you ready?  

WHDT World News Interviews Shawn Tuma about WikiLeaks’ CIA Vault7

See also:  WIKILEAKS’ VAULT7 CIA HACKING TOOLS RELEASE CONUNDRUM: THE POLITICIZATION OF INTELLIGENCE WIKILEAKS AND CIA’S RUSSIAN HACKING TOOLS & TECHNIQUES: WAS IT REALLY THE RUSSIANS? https://youtu.be/MR1G6JO0is0

WikiLeaks’ Vault7 CIA Hacking Tools Release Conundrum: The Politicization of Intelligence

For most Americans, the WikiLeaks Vault7 release of the CIA’s hacking tools, techniques, and capabilities has created quite a conundrum. Here is how I see it: Cyber has become the primary weapon for warfare, revolutions, and politics. As a nation, those responsible for protecting our nation must maintain superiority in that realm vis-a-vis other nations, …