Revenge of the Nerd(s): Could a Former IT Worker Hold Your Business for Ransom?

USA Today readers may have been surprised to see the story of a fired IT worker that took his revenge on his for-profit online college employer.  Allegations were that the IT worker had access to an account that stored email and course material for 2,000 students.  After his employment was terminated, he changed a password…

What Have We Learned Since the United States Government ‘Superhack?’

In 2013, the worst cybersecurity intelligence breach in U.S. history happened. The target of the hack was the White House Office of Personnel Management (OPM). In today’s atmosphere of fear over data breaches and email hacks, what’s being done to protect the sensitive personal data housed in government networks? What lessons have we learned from…

Your Possible Role in History’s Largest Cyberattack

Don’t be worried…at least, not yet. Though it is true that it’s entirely possible you had a role in a widely-reported criminal act. No need to call a lawyer…for the moment. Even though, Though it is true that it’s entirely possible you had a role in a widely-reported criminal act. No need to call a lawyer…for…