Data Breaches: Protecting Your Sensitive Information

Data breaches are becoming increasingly common, exposing sensitive personal and business information to cybercriminals. From financial data to confidential records, the fallout from a breach can be devastating. Learn how data breaches occur, their impact, and the steps you can take to safeguard your information from future attacks.

Senator Demands FTC Investigation

Microsoft Under Fire: Senator Demands FTC Investigation Over Security Failures

Ravi Jain
A U.S. senator’s formal request for an FTC investigation into Microsoft’s cybersecurity practices, citing “gross cybersecurity negligence.” This negligence is linked to ransomware attacks on critical infrastructure, specifically mentioning the Ascension Health breach where 5.6 million patient records were compromised due to the exploitation of weak RC4 encryption in Microsoft’s Kerberos authentication system. The documents highlight Microsoft’s continued use of the outdated RC4 algorithm despite its known vulnerabilities, with the company defending its presence for backward compatibility while stating its intent to gradually phase it out. Finally, the sources also feature a cybersecurity firm, Technijian, offering services to mitigate such vulnerabilities and strengthen organizational security, emphasizing proactive measures and expert guidance to protect against advanced threats like Kerberoasting. ... Read More
Ransomware Attack Impacts 237,000 Comcast Customers

Ransomware Attack Impacts 237,000 Comcast Customers: What You Need to Know and How to Protect Yourself

Ravi Jain
ransomware attack on debt collection agency Financial Business and Consumer Solutions (FBCS) has compromised the personal data of 237,000 Comcast customers, along with customers of Truist Bank, Capio, and CF Medical. The stolen data includes names, addresses, Social Security numbers, birth dates, and account information. Comcast is offering free credit monitoring to affected customers, but the incident highlights the growing threat of ransomware attacks and the importance of proactive cybersecurity measures. The article provides advice for individuals on how to protect their data after a breach and outlines services offered by cybersecurity firm Technijian to help businesses prevent and respond to ransomware attacks. ... Read More