The TikTok Ban – What is Actually Going to Happen?

  TikTok is officially banned, now it’s now. Yes, for SURE TikTok is banned, oh wait – not quite. What is actually going to happen?!   General State of Confusion Hello to the cyber enthusiasts, generally curious and/or positively confused! Today, we’re taking a look at the journey of the TikTok ban. Will the ban go through in US? Isn’t it already? I thought it is only to be accessed by certain people? CPG is here to help with all the questions and confusion, let’s take a look.   TikTok Background To begin, TikTok is a video sharing platform for users to post a variety of 15 to 60 second… Read More

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Coronavirus Turned Computer Malware

  The coronavirus swept the world with panic after the initial discovery and wide spread infection across China. Now, the disease seems to be evolving to the technological world in the form of malware.     Now, as if a widespread disease affecting many people and countries isn’t enough, the coronavirus takes to the internet. Well, not the actual virus. Cyber criminals created a way to take advantage of those trying to research the deadly coronavirus and infect their device with malware.    How can humans and computers have the same “illness” To begin, at the beginning of 2020 Chinese officials announced the identification of a new virus. After the… Read More

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US Charges Individuals Responsible for the 2017 Equifax Hack and Data Breach

  In 2017, Equifax, one of the largest credit reporting companies in the world, faced an enormous hack and data breach. Now in 2020, the individuals responsible are facing charges for the attack.      Flashback to 2017 To begin, last week, the DOJ accused four members of the People’s Liberation Army in China of performing the hack against Equifax. After releasing the nine-count indictment regarding the breach, the document portrays how the members allegedly pulled off one of the largest hacks in US history. Now, before we get into the indictment, let’s take a look back at how the attack on Equifax went down.    The Hack On September… Read More

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