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June 1, 2021
Cybersecurity

Cyber Blurbs: DHS to Regulate Pipeline Cybersecurity

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June 1, 2021
Cybersecurity
Cyber Blurbs: DHS to Regulate Pipeline Cybersecurity

In this week’s Cyber Blurbs Roundup, we write about the government’s decision to take the reins on pipeline security, Microsoft’s concerning finding, and a promising future for an innovative company.

Tagged: Microsoft, DHS, SolarWinds

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May 24, 2021
Digital Privacy

Cyber Blurbs: Congress Proposing Data Privacy Bill

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May 24, 2021
Digital Privacy
Cyber Blurbs: Congress Proposing Data Privacy Bill

In this week’s Cyber Blurbs Roundup, we take a look at Congress’ latest attempt at reeling in some of big tech’s oft-untethered power, a massive ransomware payout, and the final days for one of the more recognized internet browsers of all time.

Tagged: Microsoft, Congress, Ransomware

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May 18, 2021
Cybersecurity

Cyber Blurbs: Pipeline Pays Millions in Ransomware

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May 18, 2021
Cybersecurity
Cyber Blurbs: Pipeline Pays Millions in Ransomware

In this week’s Cyber Blurbs Roundup, we give you the rundown on what happened with the Colonial Pipeline shutdown, and what the White House is doing in response to the cyber attack.

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May 10, 2021
Cybersecurity

Cyber Blurbs: Google to Require 2FA By Default

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May 10, 2021
Cybersecurity
Cyber Blurbs: Google to Require 2FA By Default

In this week’s Cyber Blurbs Roundup, we look at a critical iPhone update, Google’s decision to mandate 2-step verification, and Tile’s response to Apple’s AirTags.

Tagged: Google, Apple, Tile

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May 3, 2021
Cybersecurity

Cyber Blurbs: Contact Tracing Apps Leaking Data on Android

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May 3, 2021
Cybersecurity
Cyber Blurbs: Contact Tracing Apps Leaking Data on Android

In this week’s Cyber Blurbs Roundup, we take a look at Experian’s big problem, the issues facing a massively popular kids game, and the unfortunately predictable headaches with contact tracing apps.

Tagged: Android

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April 26, 2021
Cybersecurity

Cyber Blurbs: Apple Targeted in Ransomware Attack

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April 26, 2021
Cybersecurity
Cyber Blurbs: Apple Targeted in Ransomware Attack

In this week’s Cyber Blurbs Roundup, we look at how Signal is fighting back against a hacking group, the latest legal battle involving TikTok, the problem with Apple’s AirDrop, and Apple’s run-in with ransomware.

Tagged: Apple, Signal, TikTok

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April 19, 2021
Cybersecurity

Cyber Blurbs: US Sanctions Russia Over SolarWinds Hack

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April 19, 2021
Cybersecurity
Cyber Blurbs: US Sanctions Russia Over SolarWinds Hack

In this week’s Cyber Blurbs Roundup, we take a look at the White House’s official response to the historic SolarWinds attack, the problems over at Clubhouse, and the issue with IoT devices.

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April 12, 2021
Digital Privacy

Cyber Blurbs: Most iPhone Users Expected to Deny Tracking

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April 12, 2021
Digital Privacy
Cyber Blurbs: Most iPhone Users Expected to Deny Tracking

In this week’s Cyber Blurbs Roundup, we take a look at a bad week for some (500 million) LinkedIn users, an unfortunate discovery for Mark Zuckerberg, and the latest vulnerability tied to everybody’s favorite video conferencing platform.

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April 5, 2021
Cybersecurity

Cyber Blurbs: Facebook Breach Exposes 500 Million Users

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April 5, 2021
Cybersecurity
Cyber Blurbs: Facebook Breach Exposes 500 Million Users

In this week’s Cyber Blurbs Roundup, we take a look at Facebook’s massive data leak, Snapchat suspiciously working on an anti-Apple technology they’ll allegedly never use, the indictment of a Kansas man who is accused trying to sabotage his town’s water supply, and an unfortunate leak from one of the more trusted networking brands out there.

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March 29, 2021
Company Culture

The Value in Team Building

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March 29, 2021
Company Culture
The Value in Team Building

We explain why we value the art of team building and talk about the latest way we managed to bring our team closer together.

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March 22, 2021
Digital Privacy

Cyber Blurbs: Google Facing $5B Lawsuit Over Incognito Mode

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March 22, 2021
Digital Privacy
Cyber Blurbs: Google Facing $5B Lawsuit Over Incognito Mode

In this week’s Cyber Blurbs Roundup, we cover the massive lawsuit facing Google, TikTok’s battle with Apple over user privacy, and Signal’s final days inside mainland China.

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March 15, 2021
Digital Privacy

Cyber Blurbs: Breach Exposes 150,000 Security Cameras

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March 15, 2021
Digital Privacy
Cyber Blurbs: Breach Exposes 150,000 Security Cameras

In this week’s Cyber Blurbs Roundup, we place a spotlight on some disappointing news coming out of T-Mobile, Tinder’s move toward user transparency, and a catastrophic failure for a startup security company out of Silicon Valley.

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March 8, 2021
Digital Privacy

Industry Responding to Apple's Privacy Changes

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March 8, 2021
Digital Privacy
Industry Responding to Apple's Privacy Changes

Just weeks before Apple officially requires app developers to implement its AppTrackingTransparency framework, several big names in the tech and digital media industry have announced major plans to shift their approach to user privacy.

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March 1, 2021
Cybersecurity

Cyber Blurbs: TikTok Pays Big in Settlement

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March 1, 2021
Cybersecurity
Cyber Blurbs: TikTok Pays Big in Settlement

In this week’s Cyber Blurbs Roundup, we take a look at LastPass’s latest blunder, the end of an era for an electronics retailer, a lazy intern at SolarWinds, and TikTok’s massive payout.

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February 22, 2021
Cybersecurity

Cyber Blurbs: Apple's Newest Macs Already At Risk

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February 22, 2021
Cybersecurity
Cyber Blurbs: Apple's Newest Macs Already At Risk

In this week's Cyber Blurbs Roundup, we talk about LastPass’s consequential decision to devalue its free plan, the malware already infecting Apple’s latest computers, and the latest reason to hate the DMV.

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February 16, 2021
Cybersecurity

Cyber Blurbs: Google VPN Coming to iPhone

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February 16, 2021
Cybersecurity
Cyber Blurbs: Google VPN Coming to iPhone

In this week's Cyber Blurbs Roundup, we take a look at the latest headache for video game developer CD PROJEKT RED, Google's decision to bring privacy to iOS, and Slack's vital message to Android users.

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February 8, 2021
Cybersecurity

Cyber News: Google May Take Apple's Lead

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February 8, 2021
Cybersecurity
Cyber News: Google May Take Apple's Lead

In this week’s Cyber News roundup, we take a look at an update to Google search results, Google’s plan to bring privacy-focused features to Android, Facebook’s latest attempt at getting you to stay, and a glimpse of what the future could hold following Jan. 6.

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February 1, 2021
Cybersecurity

Cyber News: Google Deleting Bad Robinhood Reviews

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February 1, 2021
Cybersecurity
Cyber News: Google Deleting Bad Robinhood Reviews

In this week’s cyber news roundup, we cover Google’s questionable decision to save Robinhood from its self-inflicted demise, Apple’s latest critical iPhone update, and the latest reason to give Signal a try.

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January 25, 2021
Cybersecurity

Cyber News: COVID Vaccine Scams are Here

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January 25, 2021
Cybersecurity
Cyber News: COVID Vaccine Scams are Here

In this week’s cyber news roundup, we cover the FBI’s latest warning against COVID-related scam attempts, Malwarebytes’ data breach, Google’s massive, massive threat, and a home security customer’s worst nightmare.

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January 19, 2021
Cybersecurity

Cyber News: Biden's Peloton Not Welcome at White House

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January 19, 2021
Cybersecurity
Cyber News: Biden's Peloton Not Welcome at White House

In this week’s cyber news roundup, WhatsApp tries to put out a fire, Ring focuses its attention on privacy, President-elect Joe Biden proposes major boosts to US cybersecurity, and a total downgrade in in-home fitness.

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