Originally posted on Bleeping Computer: Comcast will pay a $1.5 million fine to settle a Federal Communications Commission investigation into a February 2024 vendor data breach that exposed the personal information of nearly 275,000 customers. The breach occurred in February 2024, when attackers hacked into the systems of Financial Business and Consumer Solutions (FBCS), a debt collector Comcast had stopped using two …
Yes, that’s the FBI letting the world know in a very visible way that airlines are at risk and continue to be attacked through social engineering. “They target large corporations and their third-party IT providers, which means anyone in the airline ecosystem, including trusted vendors and contractors, could be at risk,” the FBI said. The underground digital crooks — believed …
The City of Baltimore lost more than $1.5 million to a business email compromise (BEC) scam after a fraudster tricked employees into changing a contractor’s bank account information. Investigators just announced that in December 2024, an unspecified attacker submitted a fraudulent supplier contact form using the name of a legitimate company employee to gain access to the vendor’s Workday account. …
By Davey Winder Updated November 25 with a new warning from America’s Cyber Defense Agency, CISA, regarding how spyware is targeting users of instant messaging applications, as well as further comments from malware experts regarding the Sturnus threat from hackers impacting all secure messenger users. Nobody wants their secrets to leak, whether that is the Department of War, FTSE 100 companies, or …
At its core, social engineering exploits human weakness, not technical weakness. It works by tricking someone into granting access through: It’s the classic “Hi, this is Carl in accounting. I’m locked out and need a reset” scenario. In a busy office, or a growing company where people don’t know every employee personally, this can be extremely effective. With today’s tools, attackers …
Insurance sales teams rely heavily on digital tools, client data, and communications. Any downtime, security breach, or misconfiguration can risk both productivity and client trust. Engler IT provides Managed IT Services to handle technology, cybersecurity, and compliance so the sales team can focus on selling and servicing clients, not troubleshooting systems. Cybersecurity for Insurance Sales Teams – What You Are Responsible For: …
Employers across Maryland and the Washington, DC metro area operate in one of the most targeted cybersecurity regions in the country. With proximity to federal agencies, defense contractors, nonprofit associations, research institutions, and major enterprises, employee credential theft is one of the biggest entry points for cyberattacks. A Dark Web Scan is one of the most effective – and fastest – ways for an …
October 2025 | Reposted from casino.org: The OYO Hotel & Casino Las Vegas (formerly Hooters Hotel & Casino) suffered a significant cyberattack in January 2025, according to court filings first reported by Crain’s New York Business on October 14, 2025. The resulting data breach reportedly compromised the personal information of 4,700 casino and hotel guests and employees. The cyber attack surfaced in …
Oct 16 (Reuters, repost) – A breach at U.S.-based cybersecurity company F5 has been blamed on state-backed hackers from China, two people briefed on the investigation said on Thursday. On Wednesday, U.S. government officials said federal networks are being targeted by an unidentified “nation-state cyber threat actor” that is trying to exploit vulnerabilities in products made by F5. The company did not respond …
In today’s digital age, cybersecurity isn’t just a concern for tech companies. It’s a critical issue for cities across the United States. From ransomware attacks to data breaches, urban centers are increasingly becoming prime targets for cybercriminals. And yes, they can hit you while you’re down, like during a storm or unexpected outage. Understanding which cities are most at risk …