HX Spotlight Files

Taking the money out of ransomware attacks

Editorial April 16, 2024 0Comment

From Cybersecurity Today, April 15, 2024. This story provides the warning of paying ransom to our attackers as it will only further advance their work. To stop future attacks on…

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China will use AI to disrupt elections in the US, South Korea and India, Microsoft warns

Editorial April 5, 2024 0Comment

In the ever-evolving landscape of geopolitics, the role of technology is becoming increasingly significant. With the rise of artificial intelligence (AI), nations are exploring new avenues to gain strategic advantages,…

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Another independent military service focusing on cyber must be established

Editorial April 3, 2024 0Comment

US military creating an independent cyber service can potentially solve the problems with the current system, which relies on each branch of the military providing cyber forces. This leads to…

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Baltimore bridge collapse and the collapse of truth on Twitter

Editorial March 30, 2024 0Comment

Sensational stories quickly spread across the social media immediately after the collapse of the Baltimore bridge. What used to be a source for breaking news is now infested with falsehoods…

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FCC Approves Cybersecurity Label for IoT Devices

Editorial March 14, 2024 0Comment

Calling all tech lovers! The wait is over. The FCC has finally given the green light to a long-awaited program that will help you make smarter choices about the security…

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How Cyber Meetings Infiltrate Your System

Editorial March 9, 2024 0Comment

The proliferation of remote work and virtual communication platforms has been accompanied by a surge in cyber threats, particularly the use of Remote Access Trojans (RATs) to exploit vulnerabilities in…

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Why shouldn’t I google for airline customer service numbers?

Editorial March 1, 2024 0Comment

Generally, not everything that comes up in any search results is true or accurate. We need to be smart while we search. Just like how people fall into conspiracy rabbit…

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What’s going on with the American healthcare system?

Editorial March 1, 2024 0Comment

Challenges: Developments and initiatives: Overall, the American healthcare cybersecurity landscape is marked by both significant challenges and ongoing efforts to improve. While cyber threats remain prevalent, increased awareness, collaboration, and…

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Cybersecurity Awareness Month

Editorial October 1, 2023 0Comment

October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month. We don’t know the reason why October was chosen but suffice to say that most likely, more and more people tend to hop online more…

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More Cyber Attackers Using QR Codes

Editorial March 21, 2023 0Comment

Cyber attackers are using QR code phishing campaigns in various ways to deceive users into giving away their personal information or downloading malware onto their devices. Hackers are diversifying attack…