Security

Don’t Fall For This Clever New Apple ID Scam

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“We regret to inform you that your Apple ID has been locked for security reasons,” said the message in my email inbox last night.The message passed through the spam system on Microsoft’s mail servers, where my email is hosted. Outlook did not categorize as junk or even “clutter,” and it looked authentic.    When when you click on the link, “Unlock Apple ID,” you land on Apple’s site with a place to log in with your correct Apple ID.     Guess what? It’s all phony!   Because the message seemed suspicious, I g

7 Million Dropbox Accounts Compromised

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Due to a breach in account security, all Dropbox users are urged to immediately change their password.  An anonymous hacker has leaked 420 usernames and passwords, and claims to have nearly 7 million in total.

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The SEC Has Published A Cybersecurity Preparedness Guide, Will You Pass The Audit?

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The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s Office of Compliance Inspections and Examinations (OCIE) will be conducting examinations of more than 50 registered broker-dealers and (RIA) registered investment advisers, focusing on areas related to cybersecurity.

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Heartbleed May Be the Worst Security Hole The Internet Has Ever Seen

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Millions of passwords, credit card numbers and other personal information is at risk as a result of a major breakdown in Internet security.

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Cybersecurity Top Risk For Financial Firms

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The recent massive customer data breaches that have occurred at well-known retailers is causing the government and businesses to take a deeper look into cybersecurity.

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