LastPass started notifying their users of a recent security incident where an “unauthorized party” gained access. The malicious hacker used a compromised developer account to gain access to parts of the password manager’s source code and some proprietary LastPass technical information. In a letter to LastPass users, the company’s CEO Karim Toubba explains that its investigation […]
Cybersecurity focuses on protecting electronic information on websites, networks, or devices from hackers. Through advanced technology and sophisticated processes, cybersecurity professionals, like ourselves at bva, help keep data safe and accessible. Individuals and businesses alike face cybersecurity threats. In addition, businesses need protection from unauthorized data access, both from inside and outside the organization. Strong […]
Wi-Fi is essential in most homes these days. From streaming your entertainment and music, to making it possible to work from home, we rely on Wi-Fi for many of today’s modern conveniences. However, sometimes you just need it to stop. This is particularly true for parents since the internet can be quite distracting for kids. […]
A security researcher has found a way that an attacker could leverage the macOS version of Zoom to gain access over the entire operating system. Details of the exploit were released in a presentation given by Mac security specialist Patrick Wardle at the Def Con hacking conference. Some of the bugs have already been fixed […]
Streaming media platform Plex sent out an email to its customers notifying them of a security breach that may have compromised account information, including usernames, email addresses, and passwords. Plex stated, “all account passwords that could have been accessed were hashed and secured in accordance with best practices,” however they’re still advising all users to […]
The USB Rubber Ducky is back with a vengeance. The much-loved hacking tool created byDarren Kitchen, was released to coincide with this years Def Con hacking conference. It was found that the latest editionhas a new features and is more dangerous than ever. What Is It? To the human eye, the USB Rubber Ducky looks like […]
Over 130 organizations, including Twilio, DoorDash, and Cloudflare, have been compromised by hackers as part of a months-long phishing campaign,security researchers call “0ktapus.” According to a report from cybersecurityGroup-IB, login credentials belonging to nearly 10,000 individuals were stolen by attackers who imitated the popular single sign-on service Okta. Attackers then used that access to pivot and attack […]
Using a password manager should be a priority for your business, in order to best protect sensitive customer data and shielding your valuable business information from prying eyes. As the risks of account hacking rapidly grow, small-medium-sized companies are increasingly becoming the target of such attacks. Once data has been compromised, it’s extremely hard to […]
Our mobile devices are now the keys to our communication, finances, and social lives, making them lucrative targets for cybercriminals. Whether you use a Google Android or Apple iOS smartphone, threat actors are constantly evolving their tactics to break into them. This includes everything from basic spam and malicious links sent over social media to malware […]