CyberSecurity

Game of Thrones Phishing Attack

Illegally downloading television shows and movies from torrent websites is done all the time. Not surprisingly,  the HBO series, "Game of Thrones" is the #1 downloaded. Threat: Hackers are taking advantage of this fact by sending emails that look like a notice from IP-Echelon, which is the company that enforces copyright claims for companies such [...]

By |2018-05-18T09:40:45-05:00August 2nd, 2016|Categories: Catch IT, CyberSecurity|

Symantec AV Security Flaw

Threat: Google Security Experts have found a security flaw in Symantec AV products. The flaw affects all their AV software from the Norton Home version to their Enterprise Endpoint Protection software. They are quoted as saying, "It's as bad as it gets!" Risk: Hackers can take advantage of the flaw [...]

By |2019-07-31T12:38:50-05:00June 30th, 2016|Categories: Catch IT, CyberSecurity|

Fingerprint Biometric Security Hacked

Threat: Researchers at Michigan State University have developed a method to print scans of lifted fingerprints using a common inkjet printer.  Anyone in possession of this print can unlock the associated device. While the ink and paper must be of a special type (AgIC) they are readily available from online retailers, as are latent fingerprint kits. Risk: Fingerprint biometric security [...]

By |2018-05-18T09:59:25-05:00March 10th, 2016|Categories: CyberSecurity, News|Tags: |
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