A Week in Security: REvil Extortion, RDP Stolen Credentials, Geico Breach, and Chrome Exploits

  A Week in Security: REvil Extortion, RDP Stolen Credentials, Geico Breach, and Chrome Exploits As we approach the weekend, let us look back at this past week at the top cyber security news.  This week in cyber security, REvil attempted to extort Apple using their stolen data.  Additionally, UAS leaked 1.3 million Windows RDP logins for sale on their marketplace.  Also in other news, Geico suffered a data breach that exposed some of their customers’ sensitive data and Google rushed to fix several zero-day exploits in Chrome.   REvil Attempts to Extort Apple Early in the week, the threat group REvil, known for their successful ransomware campaigns and living… Read More

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Ransomware Attack Halts COVID-19 Vaccine Trial Progress

  Friday October 9th, 2020 If you have a TV or internet access, you know that the chronicles of a COVID-19 vaccine pop in and out of new headlines, constantly. In that lies the debate of whether or not the general public will receive the vaccine, or even if it will ever be released at all.  Nonetheless, the topic of today’s article is about the vaccine, but also a ransomware attack. Recently, a ransomware attack against the research lab developing a COVID-19 vaccine experienced production issues due to the attack. This Friday, CPG is here with the latest on the cyber attack, and ready to discuss. Let’s begin.   Cyber… Read More

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Apple’s IOS 14 is Now Available 

  Monday, September 28th, 2020 Recently revealed last week, the new update for Apple devices, IOS 14 is now available for download.  Many new features in the IOS are gaining tremendous popularity on social platforms. The most popular feature currently is the redesigned home screen and widgets, but we will dive into that in a moment.  First, let’s take a look at how to download the update, and some of the most popular features IOS 14 has to offer.   Updating your Software to IOS 14 To begin, before we are able to enjoy the new update, we first have to download and install it. Apple device users are able… Read More

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Oracle and Walmart Create Deal to Purchase TikTok

  The clock is quite literally ticking on the future of Tik Tok.   Monday, September 21st, 2020 Over the weekend, the most popular topic of discussion appears to be the future of TikTok, once again. Tik Tok, a video sharing platform currently owned by Chinese-based company ByteDance, seems to have an impending expiration date that just keeps getting adjusted.  But, as each date of banishment in the US nears, rumors and statements regarding a new buyer appear, and seem to save the day once again.  To explain, if you haven’t been keeping up with the headlines on TikTok, allow me to bring you up to speed. Due to the… Read More

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Zoom Announces Two-Factor Authentication for All

  This week, Zoom reveals that the two-factor authentication feature will now be available to all users on the platform.   Monday, September 14th, 2020 To begin, as the headline reads, 2FA is now available for all users (paid and free) on the Zoom platform.  Due to COVID, hundreds of thousands of businesses closed their office doors, and are now working remotely.  In order to still be able to communicate face to face, virtually of course, many companies turned to Zoom in order to stay connected to one another. Further, throughout quarantine and even now, the popularity overwhelmed the platform causing a plethora of technological and security issues.  Nonetheless, the… Read More

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Fake FedEx Package Notification Scam

  As if scam calls and spam filled inboxes aren’t enough, now we have to be on the lookout for texts…   Welcome back to the blog! This Monday, CPG is taking a look at a recent scam circulating in the US.  To begin, the latest scam involves fake FedEx confirmation texts to unsuspecting patrons. Further, random people are receiving a text to confirm a Fedex package, whether they actually ordered something or not.    Phishing and Scamming  Reports of this scam are currently popping up all over the country, but the plot is the same. Citizens receive a text that states the following.   We found a package from… Read More

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The Ritz London Under Attack after Confirming Data Breach

  The Ritz, London Recent reports indicate that the luxury hotel brand, The Ritz, London faced a cyber attack after hackers posed as hotel employees.  Good morning, afternoon or evening! We’re back again this Friday with another cyber attack of the week, here at CPG. Today, we are reviewing the recent attack on the Ritz London.  This prominent hotel is located in the UK and provides 5-star experiences and Michelin-Starred restaurants. What could be more regal? Well, as great as staying at the hotel, a recent cyber attack may put a damper on things for guests.   The Attack To begin, in a recent string of tweets, the hotel confirms… Read More

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Michigan State University (MSU) Faces Credit Card Skimming Attack

  “An unauthorized party gained access to Michigan State University’s online store, shop.msu.edu, and placed malicious code to expose shoppers’ credit card numbers between Oct. 19, 2019 and June 26, 2020.” – MSU   This week, Michigan State University confirms a credit card skimming attack that put over 2,600 customers at risk. With Big Ten football on hold, maybe it’s time to focus strength elsewhere, like the cyber security department.   Michigan State University Before we dive into the attack, let’s establish some background on the victim of the attack, MSU. Michigan State is a university located in, yes you guessed it, the great state of Michigan. This university in… Read More

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Aesthetic Home and Interior Design Website, Havenly Confirms Data Breach

  Cyber Attack of the Week 23 Hello, everyone! Today is Friday, August 6th, 2020. Can you believe we are already in August? Due to COVID, I personally feel I am mentally stuck in March. But now, we are nearing the end of summer, and rolling into fall.  Further, what I have determined through the years is that as the fall weather looms and more people cozy up in their homes, decorating the space you live in becomes a hobby. (For myself at least!) Getting to the point, during this time, many people turn to various platforms for design inspiration. This could include sites like Pinterest, Instagram shops or today’s… Read More

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To Keep or not to Keep – How to Decide Whether or not to Dispose of the Product Box

  Over the years, the boxes really do pile up, but so does the attachment to the empty container. Is it possible to let it all go? The answer is yes, and CPG is here to help.   Over the last couple months while millions of people quarantined due to COVID-19, many took to decluttering in their home. As many activities became limited, organizing within the home became a “hobby” for many.  Further, as many took to the closets, kitchen cabinets and the garage to declutter, many people were often faced with the same question. How long should I keep a product box?   2010 called, they want their iPhone… Read More

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