The Associated Press AP, July 29, 2019 Capital One says a hacker got access to the personal information of over 100 million individuals applying for credit. The McLean, Virginia-based bank said Monday it found out about the vulnerability in its system July 19 and immediately sought help… Link: Capital One target of massive data breach …

If you’re one of the 147 million people in the United States affected by the egregious Equifax credit bureau hack in 2017, you were probably resigned to getting some free credit monitoring out of it and moving on. But nearly two years later, attorneys general from 50 US states and territories,… Link: Equifax Might Owe …

Hackers are breaking into the systems of companies, government agencies, and individuals. Is any information safe? Here’s everything you need to know: How many people have been hacked?So much information has been stolen by hackers that virtually everyone in the U.S. has been affected by a data breach in some way — even those who …

You hear a news story on the way to work. Yet another Internet breach! Sony. Target. TJ Maxx. Equifax. Even Apple! It’s unbelievable! Good thing those hacker guys have no reason to target you and your small business. Besides, you use antivirus software and passwords. Your Internet Service… Link: Why You Need A Cyber Security …

As the digital revolution continues, we must keep an eye on the impact those technological advancements have on our daily lives. The internet has transformed the world into a global village where individuals and organizations alike can keep in touch from any corner of the Earth and even work and… Link: Top ten cyber security …

Well, these are some myths that are ridiculously funny. Myths are everywhere. And our digital world is not an exception. Such funny myths are prevailing even regarding a serious matter like cyber-security. Simply put, the practice of cybersecurity is plagued with many misconceptions. These misconceptions hold businesses back from getting updates or employing the right …

A cybersecurity expert flagged Wi-Fi handoffs as a key security vulnerability for 5G, arguing standards need to be put in place to verify traffic is being handed off to a valid source. Ryan Orsi, director of Wi-Fi product management at network security company WatchGuard, told Mobile World Live hackers can create so-called evil twin networks, …

Do you still handle all the IT operations at your startup? Are you finding it harder to meet all your IT needs in-house? If so, it is important to understand when to outsource IT solutions for your business. Startups across industries face myriad challenges in the current business environment. A 2018 survey shows that 90% …

Then on Sunday, it appears that some stores were only able to accept cash for about 90 minutes, with the company’s payment processing system suffering a second outage. While the company did their best to fix the situation, customers reported long lines, with many simply giving up and leaving. Target hasn’t said what caused either …

The UK charity for transgender and gender non-conforming children and their families has apologised for a historical data breach that meant private internal emails from 2016 and 2017 were accessible online. “We are sorry,” Mermaids said in an online statement on Sunday (June 16). “At the time of 2016-2017, Mermaids was a smaller but growing …