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A three-hospital health system in West Virginia has become the victim of a business email compromise (BEC) scam that began with a phishing attack.  Monongalia Health System, Inc. (MHS) had no idea that its cybersecurity defenses had been penetrated until a vendor reported not receiving a payment from the healthcare provider on July 28, 2021.  An investigation was launched, which determined that threat actors had compromised several email accounts belonging to MHS employees between May…

Log4j/Log4shell is a remote code execution vulnerability (RCE) in Apache software allowing attackers unauthenticated access into the remote system. It is found in a heavily utilized java open-source logging framework known as log4j. The framework is widely used across millions of enterprise applications and therefore a lucrative target for threat actors to exploit. The availability of the POC exploit and ease of exploitation triggered the widespread exploitation attempts that we are now witnessing. CVE-2021-44228 –…

Log4Shell is a dangerous security concern — and now Conti, a prominent ransomware group, is exploiting it to attack vulnerable servers to extort millions of dollars. Image: Shutterstock/Khakimullin Aleksandr Log4Shell is the most severe vulnerability hitting systems in the end of 2021. Since its public exposure on the December 9, the security industry has worked hard to try to patch and protect against it. But sure enough, cybercriminals have started using it, and it was…

Most of us take our skills for granted when it comes to technology. We move effortlessly between applications and multiple devices. We install new software, set up numerous accounts, and easily clear technical hurdles that come our way. Unfortunately, that picture isn’t the norm for many older adults.   Engaging with technology can be challenging for older adults. However, when digital literacy skills are neglected or avoided, everyday activities such as online bill paying, shopping, medical appointments, and even social media can be overwhelming. And, since the pandemic, the digital divide between older adults and digital skills has…

Most of us use the internet every day, so we’re comfortable sharing a lot of information online. However, cybercriminals want us to get a bit too comfortable so they can take our personal or financial data and use it for their benefit. This is called identity theft, and it can cost people money and may dip their credit score. Fortunately, you can help minimize what happens by knowing the signs of identity theft and taking…