OnePlus Reveals Second Data Breach in Two Years

Author(s):

Caleb Townsend, Staff Writer, United States Cybersecurity Magazine

OnePlus

Smartphone manufacturer OnePlus has been the victim of a data breach in which an unauthorized party gained access to customer’s order information. One Plus has released a statement revealing that customer names, contact numbers, emails, and shipping addresses might have been susceptible to theft. However, they have revealed that customer’s payment information, passwords, and accounts … Read more

Fraud Prevention With Good Cybersecurity Practices

Author(s):

Kayla Matthews, ,

Fraud Concept

Financial fraud cases show up in the headlines regularly. Yet people don’t necessarily connect these cases to cybersecurity. However, it’s often true that good cybersecurity makes a person or company less likely to experience financial fraud. Cybersecurity Starts With Awareness Many scammers who operate online pose as legitimate brands, such as banks or e-commerce companies. … Read more

13 Dangers of Cloud-Hosted Data

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Isabell Gaylord, ,

Cloud Computing Security Concept

Organizations are under pressure to either develop new applications or migrate to using cloud-based services. However, like any third-party product being introduced into an organization, there are many risk factors to consider to ensure that the business of the day is carried out securely.  Cloud-based services provide an extra layer of efficiency in the workplace. … Read more

Ransomware: Harbinger of the Future

Author(s):

Scott Blough | Associate Professor of Criminal Justice & Security Studies at Tiffin University, ,

Ransomware

The recent spate of ransomware attacks on Texas municipalities is a harbinger for the future of cyber-crime. In fact, according to various news sources, as of August 23rd, 2019, at least 22 municipalities in Texas have been affected by this recent ransomware outbreak. Although not all of those affected have gone public, there have been … Read more

The Importance of Cybersecurity Training

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Frankie Wallace, ,

Cybersecurity training is imperative to the success of any modern workplace. The work force has transformed over the years, as has the technology required to operate it. Digital transformations and full-scale transitions over to cloud infrastructures have meant large changes for organizations wishing to remain relevant while providing employees and customers with better overall experiences. … Read more

5 Cyber Threats You Should Be Aware Of

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Emma Megan, ,

A data breach can hit any business at any time. Whether it is sensitive information that the company must protect to maintain its competitive advantage or documents necessary to meet industrial or government’s regulatory requirements, all data must be protected. The fallout of a data breach has a significant impact on any business. Data breaches may include … Read more