Tech giants Apple and Google have decided to work together in an effort to create a system that uses Bluetooth on our mobile phones to detect when you have come into contact with someone who may be positive for Coronavirus. This system is called “contact tracing” and by using mobile phones and their connectivity, public health organizations can see who … Read More
Virtual Meeting Platform, Zoom, Has Security Flaws During Increased Use
Schools, companies, and even family members have turned to the virtual meeting platform, Zoom, to stay connected and attempt to keep things “business as usual” in this new normal we find ourselves in. However, since the surge of users over the last month, the platform has had incidents of hackers joining meetings and users having their privacy invaded by the … Read More
Cybersecurity Lawyer Identifies First Attack on WHO Website
With an increase in remote workers during the COVID-19 pandemic, there is also a greater chance for hackers to create new ways to access sensitive information on personal devices. The Federal Bureau of Investigation has even noted that there has been an increase in fraudulent crimes since the surge in remote work. While the targets may have been corporate level … Read More
How to Stay Safe While Online Shopping During the Pandemic
In response to the Coronavirus pandemic and “shelter-in-place” orders, online retail traffic is up 28%, a surge only seen during Black Friday and Cyber Monday. This surge in online activity affects the amount of bandwidth available for internet users everywhere. But more importantly, this increased traffic results in a higher risk for cyberattacks. In this post, we will explore the … Read More
Security Lapses in Remote Work Put Businesses at Risk
The Coronavirus has caused a sharp increase in the number of people working remotely. While this is a practice of “social distancing” that can reduce the spread of the virus, it can compromise the security of a business’ operations. The device that an employee uses, their internet connection, or the email links they choose to open can lead to a … Read More
