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Securing your Netflix Account During Quarantine

May 11, 2020

Streaming accounts like Netflix are under attack, especially during quarantine. But, the crazy part is that the unauthorized user on your account may be someone you actually know… Netflix and Secure your Account? As we enter another week of quarantine, we are also searching for the next show to binge on a streaming service like Netflix. This platform released various Netflix original movies and shows that millions of people are currently viewing. Some of the most popular include: Tiger King (Carole Baskin definitely killed her husband) Outer Banks (Shipwrecked treasure, 400 million, John B.) Love is Blind (Did you know Jessica is 10 years older than Mark?)… Read More

Cyber Attack of the Week 11 / GoDaddy to NoDaddy – Web Hosting Giant Hacked

May 8, 2020

Another Day Another Breach Today is Friday, May 8th, 2020. We’re officially almost at the end of another week of quarantine. Businesses are still working under restrictions and many people working from home. But, guess who is not taking a break during a worldwide pandemic? Hackers, that’s who. This week, here at CPG, we are taking a look at another massive data breach. The victim this week happens to be web hosting giant GoDaddy.com. Now, not only is this breach troublesome for GoDaddy, but also the hundreds of thousands of sites that utilize their hosting services. What Happened? To begin, as stated above, the web hosting platform, GoDaddy.com… Read More

Can Apps Snoop your Copy and Paste Clipboard? Yes.

February 28, 2020

Is anything private anymore? This is the question many are asking after the Apple users discover not even their clipboard is safe from third parties. Copy and Paste Clipboard This week, Apple is under fire for a recent discovery that has iPhone and iPad users up in arms. What is the discovery you may ask? To elaborate, researchers discovered in a security demo that all the apps on your Apple device can view your system clipboard. In other words, anything you copy and paste through IOS is accessible to a third party. Now, why is this such a concern? As simple as it seems, apps can use… Read More

Coronavirus Turned Computer Malware

February 24, 2020

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

Thousands of Disney+ Accounts Hacked!

December 2, 2019

A platform now exists where any and every Disney movie ever created resides. From Cinderella to Lady and the Tramp. Now, how can something this wonderful, cause so many problems for customers? On November 12th, 2019, Disney launched their new streaming service titled Disney+. This platform has all of the original Disney movie and tv show. Not only does it have all things Disney – but also Marvel, Pixar, National Geographic and Star Wars. What’s the Deal? Millions of people anxiously awaited the arrival of this service. The excitement surrounding this launch was astronomical. Disney+ is $6.99 a month and comes with a seven day free… Read More

Is Facebook is Watching You?

November 15, 2019

Have you ever felt like you were being watched by someone? Well, as it turns out, your hunch may be correct. Who would that someone be you may ask? That would only be one of the largest social media platforms in the world, good ‘ol Facebook. What is Facebook in trouble for now? This week, Facebook headlines news stories across the world yet again. What is it for this time? Selling data? Losing even more momentum with Libra, their cryptocurrency? Not quite, this week, Facebook is spying on their users. Further, Facebook is pointing the finger at a bug in the IOS application for such an issue. Let’s find… Read More

Fake Apple Support Phishing Scam

November 1, 2019November 1, 2019

When you are having issues with an Apple product, getting through customer service is always a nightmare. Half of the time, you speak with an automated help line and not a real person, frustrating you further. But now, Apple is reaching out to its customers? Something doesn’t see right here… An Apple a day doesn’t keep the scammers away. If you happen to be one of the 588 million Apple product users in the world, it’s a good thing you found this article. As of recent, Apple customers (and even other cellphone users) are the target of a new phishing scheme. Further, attackers are posing as Apple Support… Read More

Hotel Wifi – Is It Secure?

October 11, 2019

Whether traveling for business or going on a vacation, many travelers face the same dilemma. Is the hotel wifi safe to use? It’s easy to connect to and free, so what’s the worst that could happen? Let’s find out. Hotels focus on hospitality, not network security. When the average consumer stays at a hotel, do you think their first concern is the security of the provided wireless internet? No. More likely, they may wonder whether or not internet is provided in general. If it is, that’s a plus, and the end of thinking about hotel wifi. Further, the main concerns of hotel staff and management is to… Read More

A Look at Biometrics

May 17, 2019October 17, 2019

biometrics The field of biometrics is rapidly growing and expanding. Whether we realize it or not, biometrics are prevalent in our everyday lives. Many consumers may wonder how biometrics work and how they are of use. In this article, a dive into the realm of biometrics will ensue, and explain how it all coincides. What are Biometrics? To answer this popular question, biometrics are by definition, “the measurement and analysis of unique physical or behavioral characteristics (such as fingerprint or voice patterns) especially as a means of verifying personal identity” (1). Breaking this down, a biometric identifies unique personal features of a person. The retained information can then be… Read More

Free Flash Drives May Cost More Then You Think

August 10, 2016November 3, 2017

Last week was the annual Black Hat conference held in Las Vegas. Thousands of the best hackers from around the world, gathered to show the research they have uncovered on various topics. Among many of these reports of malicious viruses, vulnerabilities and hacks one research report got a little less spotlight then it deserved. Google researcher Elie Bursztein created a study in which he dropped 297 USB flash drives in various locations around the University of Illinois’ Urbana-Champaign campus. Inside these flash drives he created and installed special software that would allow them to call home if plugged into a system. The scary part about this study is that… Read More