The U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) announced that hackers have stolen the personal information of approximately 4 million current and former federal employees, including names, birthdates and social security numbers. OPM serves as the human resources department -and holds employee records – for the entire federal government, ranging from security clearances to the identities… Continue Reading
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What You Need to Know About Backoff Malware: the New Threat Targeting Retailers
Posted in Cybersecurity, Privacy Monday, SecurityWritten by Jake Romero, CIPP The phrase “back off” is an implied threat typically reserved for bumper stickers and mud flaps, but if you are a retailer that permits the use of remote desktop applications in your business, the name Backoff should be considered much more intimidating. According to a report released by the U.S…. Continue Reading
