Authorities in the United Kingdom this week arrested four alleged members of “Scattered Spider,” a prolific data theft and extortion group whose recent victims include multiple airlines and the U.K. retail chain Marks & Spencer. …
Many people associate Medicaid solely with basic medical care for low-income individuals. However, Medicaid offers coverage for a broader range of services that help individuals get the care they need. For instance, ambulette services, a non-emergency medical transportation program offered for those Medicaid recipients with mobility limitations. These services are very helpful for those in […]
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Pinpointing the exact moment and method of personal information identity (PII) theft isn’t always possible due to stealthy attack techniques, complex IT infrastructure, and challenges in real-time detection – just to name a few reasons why time goes by before victims even realize they are compromised. But it is possible to track down that moment […]
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Microsoft today released updates to fix at least 137 security vulnerabilities in its Windows operating systems and supported software. None of the weaknesses addressed this month are known to be actively exploited, but 14 of the flaws earned Microsoft’s most-dire “critical” rating, meaning they could be exploited to seize control over vulnerable Windows PCs with little or no help from users. …
Messaging apps that use end-to-end encryption (E2EE) are all the rage. Apps like Signal, WhatsApp, Confide, Telegram use technology that scramble messages so only the intended end-user can read them. With features like automatic message deleting, screenshot and message sharing prevention, along with no government server storage, data is safe for anyone and everyone looking […]
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“Fraud and waste” are terms often used in government and business to describe different types of misconduct. These are not interchangeable terms, yet they do go hand in hand! Fraud refers to intentional deception for unfair or illegal gain, while waste can refer to the mismanagement or improper use of human resources or, in some contexts, […]
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Lying is generally not a good idea. And lying about salaries can have serious consequences, including job loss, damage to your reputation, and legal issues – all three problems which Fawaad Welch and Julia Youngblood now face due to false statements, including salary details, in their Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) and Main Street Loan […]
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A sudden pop-up, a mysterious slowdown, files you can’t open, or a warning message demanding payment – these are the chilling signs that your PC might have just become another victim of a cyberattack. If you are addressing these on your PC or have addressed them earlier or want to be secured from these, this blog is just for you! The 21st century has seen many positive changes in the technology sector, from the development of computers to the launching of AI. But with positive by default, negative actors come in, and so is the case with the technology. The bad actors, like theft, cyber-attack, phishing, malware, ransomware and many more, have taken new and advanced means, challenging the positive…
In May 2025, the U.S. government sanctioned a Chinese national for operating a cloud provider linked to the majority of virtual currency investment scam websites reported to the FBI. But more than a month later, the accused continues to openly operate accounts at a slew of American tech companies, including Facebook, Github, LinkedIn, PayPal and Twitter/X. …
Ross Jay Bailey, owner of R&R Delivery Service, first applied and obtained an Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) of $150,000 on behalf of his business with the promise that he would use all loan proceeds solely as working capital to alleviate economic injury caused by the pandemic – the “keeping the lights” on expenses that […]
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