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…

Ubisoft has admitted that data on some players may have been taken after a breach of its IT systems stemming from human error. The French gaming giant explained in a brief post that the misconfiguration of its IT infrastructure was quickly identified, but not before unauthorized individuals were able to access and perform a “possible copy” of the information. Data stolen related to players of the wildly popular Just Dance game. “The data in question…

With over 2.5 billion consumer accounts, Mastercard connects nearly every financial institution in the world and generates almost 75 billion transactions a year. As a result, the company has built over decades a data warehouse that holds “one of the best datasets about commerce really anywhere in the world,” says Ed McLaughlin, president of operations and technology at Mastercard.    And the company is putting that data to good use. The fastest growing part of…

CIOs seeking to impact their organizations in 2022 will double down on automation and actionable intelligence. They will also continue to lean heavily on the cloud and collaboration tools, two IT priorities that rose to prominence in navigating the pandemic for the past 21 months. That’s according to recent interviews with CIOs regarding their strategic priorities for the coming year, as well as a survey of 800 CIOs and C-suite executives from KPMG, which ranks…