by Proteon | Nov 26, 2024 | Digital providers, Emerging Threats and Trends, News, Uncategorized
As the holiday season approaches, millions will turn to online shopping for gifts and deals. Unfortunately, this is also prime time for scammers looking to profit from unsuspecting shoppers. According to the Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3), over the past five...
by Proteon | Nov 26, 2024 | Data breaches and hacks, Uncategorized
Key Details: A cybercriminal group known as RomCom has used previously unknown vulnerabilities—referred to as zero-days—in Firefox and Windows to launch attacks. These vulnerabilities allowed them to install a backdoor called RomCom RAT on victims’ systems...
by Proteon | Nov 19, 2024 | Blogs, Uncategorized
Keeping your business safe starts with understanding who’s out there and what they want. Here’s a simple breakdown of the most common types of cyber attackers, what motivates them, and what you can do to protect yourself. Meet the Opportunist: A Common Cyber Threat...
by Proteon | Nov 19, 2024 | Data breaches and hacks, Emerging Threats and Trends, Uncategorized
In October 2024, cybersecurity analysts at EclecticIQ uncovered a phishing campaign targeting online shoppers in the U.S. and Europe. The campaign, tied to a Chinese group called SilkSpecter, exploits the busy Black Friday shopping period to steal payment information...
by Proteon | Oct 1, 2024 | Digital providers, Security Awareness and Training, Uncategorized
A major security flaw has been found in Western Digital’s My Cloud devices, which could let hackers take control of your system. The issue is a bug in the Dynamic DNS (Domain Name System) client that, if left unchecked, could allow attackers to run harmful code on...
by Proteon | Sep 9, 2024 | Data breaches and hacks, Digital infrastructure, Uncategorized, United States
All schools in the Highline district, which includes parts of Seattle, Washington, will remain closed on Tuesday, September 10th, due to a cybersecurity incident. The schools were also closed on Monday as the issue continues to be investigated. Highline Public...
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