Another Big Cyberattack

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According to the New York Times, hundreds of businesses around the world are grappling with potential cybersecurity vulnerabilities after a software provider to more than 40,000 organizations has been the victim of a “sophisticated cyberattack.” Questions: What types of organizations in Sweden have been hit? What is the name of the software company that has… Read more »

Ransomware Update

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According to Techrepublic.com, cybercriminals have attacked hospitals and other healthcare organizations with double-extortion ransomware attacks during the COVID pandemic. Questions: What is a double-extortion ransomware attack and how many different ransomware variants are now using the double-extortion plot? Why are cybercriminals focusing on hospitals and other healthcare organizations with these even bolder types of attacks?… Read more »

The Battle of Big Tech in North Dakota

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According to The New York Times, North Dakota is part of a new front in the battle over Big Tech and its power.  Questions\ According to the article, what particular practices of Apple and Google do the provisions of the North Dakota bill focus on? Why, if the bill fails in North Dakota, will Apple… Read more »