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Credit to Author: Steven J. Vaughan-Nichols| Date: Thu, 03 Mar 2022 10:46:00 -0800

Chances are you don’t live in Ukraine’s capital, Kyiv, so you don’t need to worry about a missile landing on your office. But even if you’re 6,000 miles away, you could still get smacked by Russia’s or its Anonymous enemies’ cyberwar fallout.

As the war grinds on, chances will only increase that everyone will be affected by the resulting and growing cyberattacks. So, what can you do to protect yourself?

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It's time to secure the Apple enterprise

March 3, 2022 0 Comments Apple, MacOS, Mobile, Security, small and medium business

Credit to Author: Jonny Evans| Date: Thu, 03 Mar 2022 09:35:00 -0800

It’s not unreasonable to assume that war in Ukraine will generate a wave of cyberattacks. That means every business or personal computer user should audit their existing security protections, particularly for companies that have embraced the hybrid workplace.

While larger enterprises usually employ Chief Information Security Officers (CISOs) and security consultants to manage such tasks, what follows is useful advice for Mac, iPad, and iPhone users seeking to start such an audit.

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Hackers Find a New Way to Deliver Devastating DDoS Attacks

March 3, 2022 0 Comments Security, Security / Cyberattacks and Hacks

Credit to Author: Dan Goodin, Ars Technica| Date: Wed, 02 Mar 2022 21:40:00 +0000

Cybercriminals are exploiting a fleet of more than 100,000 misconfigured servers to knock websites offline.

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When War Struck, Ukraine Turned to Telegram

March 3, 2022 0 Comments Security, Security / Security News

Credit to Author: Matt Burgess| Date: Wed, 02 Mar 2022 16:22:34 +0000

As Russian troops surround Kyiv, millions of Ukrainians have relied on the messaging platform for government information.

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The Best VPNs to Protect Yourself Online

March 2, 2022 0 Comments gear, gear / buying guides, gear / how to and advice, Security, Security / Security Advice

Credit to Author: Scott Gilbertson| Date: Wed, 02 Mar 2022 14:00:00 +0000

It won’t solve all of your privacy problems, but a virtual private network can make you a less tempting target for hackers.

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Ice Cream Machine Hackers Sue McDonald’s for $900 Million

March 2, 2022 0 Comments Security, Security / Security News

Credit to Author: Andy Greenberg| Date: Wed, 02 Mar 2022 12:01:48 +0000

Kytch alleges that the Golden Arches crushed its business—and left soft serve customers out in the cold.

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How Ukraine’s Internet Can Fend Off Russian Attacks

March 1, 2022 0 Comments Security, Security / Cyberattacks and Hacks

Credit to Author: Gian M. Volpicelli| Date: Tue, 01 Mar 2022 12:00:00 +0000

The besieged country’s complex internet infrastructure has evolved to promote resiliency.

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An ‘Unhinged’ Putin Threatens Dangerous Escalation in Ukraine

March 1, 2022 0 Comments Security, Security / National Security

Credit to Author: Garrett M. Graff| Date: Mon, 28 Feb 2022 20:33:30 +0000

With no off-ramp in sight, Russia’s leader has put the country’s nuclear forces on alert.

ComputerWorld Independent

In a time of war, it’s important to stay secure

February 28, 2022 0 Comments Apple, Security, small and medium business, Windows

Credit to Author: Susan Bradley| Date: Mon, 28 Feb 2022 06:09:00 -0800

As Russia invaded Ukraine, seeing the disruption in the world occur in near real time on social media brought poignancy to what was happening. While I don’t know anyone in Ukraine, I know many people who have friends or family members that have been impacted by the war. Ukraine has many technology ties around the world. It’s also been a source of cyberattacks, which is why there’s extra concern about what we can do to protect ourselves in case of attack. (Eastern Europe has often been the source of many of the ransomware attacks that occur around the world.)

So what can tech users do to ensure you protect yourself from possible cyberattacks arising from the conflict?

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An Internet Troll Gives Nonalcoholic Spirits Startups the Spins

February 28, 2022 0 Comments Security, Security / Security News

Credit to Author: Louise Matsakis| Date: Mon, 28 Feb 2022 12:00:00 +0000

From false press releases to misleading domain names, one man has allegedly gone to great lengths to sabotage his competitors.