Tag: David Talks Tech
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Shadows in the Wires
By David Griffeth In the sterile hum of a server room somewhere in America’s heartland, an enemy hid in plain sight. For nine months—from March through December of 2024—an elite Chinese cyber unit operated undetected inside the digital infrastructure of…
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Safeguarding Mission-Critical Public Safety Systems
In an era where cyber threats are evolving at an unprecedented pace, the public safety sector faces unique challenges in protecting its mission-critical systems. A joint study released by the Public Safety Threat Alliance (PSTA) and the Multi-State Information Sharing…
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The Silent Siege: How China Compromised America’s Tech Supply Chain—and What We Must Do Now
In the annals of modern espionage, few stories rival the audacity and scale of what has come to be known as “The Big Hack” in cybersecurity circles. Unfortunately, the general public, for the most part, does not know it happened. …
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The Race Against Cyber Threats: Why Speed Is the Last Line of Defense
Cyber Threats Are Evolving Faster Than Ever—Can Your Organization Keep Up? In 2023 alone, ransomware attacks surged by 74%, often crippling organizations within hours. Attackers are no longer lone hackers operating in isolation; they are part of well-funded, highly organized…
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Microsoft Fixes Two Zero-Days in Massive Patch Tuesday
If you are a Windows user, you will want to install the latest updates as soon as possible. Microsoft has just released a huge batch of security patches that address more than 70 vulnerabilities in its operating systems and related products,…
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Microsoft Faces Another Cybersecurity Nightmare: Russian State-Sponsored Hackers Strike Again
A few days ago, Microsoft disclosed that its internal network fell victim to a breach by Russian state-sponsored hackers. The intrusion, which lasted from late November 2023 to January 13, 2024, targeted senior leadership, legal, and cybersecurity teams within the…
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C-Suite Leaders, Is Your Cybersecurity Working? “Trust But Verify”
Many years ago at the beginning of my law enforcement career, a wise police chief that I worked for told me that before my intelligence unit acted on any intelligence we gathered we had to vet it with a second…
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Data Backup Demystified: Safeguarding Your Digital Treasures in an Uncertain World
In today’s digital era, data holds immense importance for both businesses and individuals. From essential work documents to cherished family photos, losing data can be a devastating experience. That’s why data backup isn’t just a good idea; it’s an essential…
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Let’s Talk About the Serious Vulnerability on Your Computer and Phone: Libwebp
Researchers recently discovered a serious vulnerability in software that is found on millions of computers, tablets, and phones. This software, known as libwebp, is guaranteed to be on your devices. It’s one more vulnerability on the long list of vulnerabilities…
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Is your personal information being sold by hackers on the Dark Web?
In today’s digital age, the security of your data is of paramount importance. With the ever-evolving landscape of data breaches and identity theft, staying one step ahead of malicious actors has become a necessity. One tool in this battle is…