Equifax or Equihacx? 
 Learn the latest from the Equifax forensic investigation. 
 
Malware Behind $530 Million Theft of Japanese Crypto Exchange
In an investigation report released by Tokyo-based cryptocurrency exchange operator Coincheck, details have emerged that the theft of 58 billion in NEM on January 26th. According to Coincheck president…

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Microsoft Blocks Malicious Cryptocurrency Miner to Save 400,000 Users
Microsoft’s default built-in antivirus program has squashed a barrage of attacks launched by what it calls a “massive” cryptocurrency mining campaign dubbed Dofoil. The outbreak began on…

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Payment Card Malware Hits 167 Applebee’s Restaurants
RMH Franchise Holdings, the operator and owner of over 160 Applebee’s stores across the United States has confirmed that it recently discovered malware infecting its…

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Data Theft and Departing Employees – Why it Matters (Part 1)
A company’s employees, across various departments, have access to all kinds of data. They could include sensitive HR information, sales data, intellectual property data, product and…

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1.7Tbps: Internet Registers its Biggest DDoS Attack Eve
Arbor networks has confirmed a 1.7Tbps DDoS attack targeted at a customer of a US-based DDoS provider. The attack stems from a new technique that abuses scantily secured servers to trigger…

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Equifax’s Major 2017 Data Breach Nears 150 Million Victims
The ongoing investigation and analysis of 2016’s massive data breach has revealed that an additional 2.4 million US consumers have had their names and…

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The Human Factor
 
Learn about the biggest concerns organizations will have to face. 
 
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How to Combat Ransomware
 
Learn how to minimize the risk of a ransomware attack.
 
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