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Why are Companies so Vulnerable During COVID-19?

  During the COVID-19 pandemic, cyber attacks appear to sky rocket. Why is that? Let’s get to the bottom of this issue…   Cyber Attacks on the Rise during COVID-19 Welcome back everyone to yet another week of quarantine. CPG is based in Pennsylvania, and we are beginning to see some progress in reopening our state. Although, I would say that the word progress will be used loosely.  Many counties and areas in our state are still on total lock down. With large cities like Philadelphia and Pittsburgh, it makes it difficult to move towards a solution for opening. Many businesses, small and large, face many trials and challenges as… Read More

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Cyber Attack of the Week 12 – Hacking Group “ShinyHunters” Lists over 160 Million User Records for Sale on the Dark Web

  One hack, two hack, three hack, four hack … where will the list of attacks end?    Checking all the Boxes Today is Friday, May 15th, 2020. The current status of the US entails scattered quarantine lockdowns and a prolonged “rough start” to 2020. Well, we’re five months in now, so it can only go up from here, right? All right, did we come here for a pep talk? Maybe… but more so for the 12th installment of the cyber attack of the week series here at CPG. This week, we have several incidents on our hands. We can all give the trophy to hacking group, ShinyHunters for all… Read More

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Working Remote During COVID-19

  *Cue* Work from Home by Fifth Harmony in 3…2…1…   The Invisible Enemy Currently, the United States is battling the spread of COVID-19 or the coronavirus. The virus which originated in China, has now begun to spread across the globe in a strange and non discerning pattern. Not only that, but the spread of information, news coverage and availability of resources varies as well.  Nonetheless, the panic and unknown factors regarding what future actions and procedures are enacted, is causing our nation to take action the best it can. At the moment (specifically in Pennsylvania), all non essential to life businesses are being forced to close their doors.  For… Read More

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Cyber Attack of the Week 04 – Healthcare Agencies Targeted during COVID-19 Outbreak

  What happens when a healthcare agency is “infected”? Happy Friday, everyone! Sometimes, I think about the irony of that greeting when I’m getting ready to introduce and review a cyber attack. But nonetheless, this week we have two attacks on our hands.    CHUPD Amidst the COVID-19 outbreak, cyber criminals are not taking a day off; not even for a pandemic. Further, the victims this week happen to be two forms of health care agencies. The first is The Champaign Urbana Public Health District, based in Illinois. Their website, which provides much information and resources on COVID-19, became the target of a ransomware attack.    Here’s the Breakdown: Who:… Read More

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