"At 5am on a Monday morning at the end of September I found myself at the top of a building incoherent with emotion, raging at the universe, and willing myself to jump off." So writes Thom Langford on the growing stress that came with his position of Chief Security Officer. This incident can serve as … Continue reading Burnout Plagues Cybersecurity Professionals
Month: May 2019
Exit Scams and F.B.I. Raids Close Down Deep Web Markets
'Exit Scam' is a phrase that will make anyone who sells or purchases illicit products on the deep web break into a cold sweat. Among all the sources of paranoia pervading dark markets, exit scams lead the way. So what exactly is an exit scam? To answer this question you first have to understand how … Continue reading Exit Scams and F.B.I. Raids Close Down Deep Web Markets
Online Pet Scams: Fake Dogs Dog Dog Buyers
Listen people. Do not buy any pet from an online seller unless you really do your homework. Every day I check with the Better Business Bureau to see what scams are making the rounds and every day most of the scams involve people who were tricked when buying a pet online. These scammers are raking … Continue reading Online Pet Scams: Fake Dogs Dog Dog Buyers
Russian Gang Making Millions Hacking Cities and Counties across America
Once upon a time, North Korea only cared about cyber espionage. Most of the time, they wanted to spy on South Korea or disrupt South Korean operations. Then, a terrible thing happened. The world began to impose sanctions on them. Life became difficult. Not only could the Dear Leader not get the luxury goods he … Continue reading Russian Gang Making Millions Hacking Cities and Counties across America
