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New ransomware uses your real passwords
The criminals are using old databases of old hacks of some sites. Since most people use the same 1 or 2 passwords for everything, and never change their password, a password used 10 years ago may be the one used in the letter.
You are more powerful than you know
And always remember that they are not our leaders, they are our elected representatives tasked with representing the people.
Q: Are passwords so complex I can’t remember them really more secure?
Q: Are passwords so complex I can't remember them really more secure? A: Nobody ever said you had to remember passwords. You just need to create strong passwords. “Strong password” is a term defined differently by different government agencies, cybersecurity groups,...
Q: What are creative ways to combat cyber risk in a large organization?
Q: What are creative ways to combat cyber risk in a large organization? A: By “creative ways” are we to assume trying something different, doing cybersecurity in a way that others are not doing? That may be brilliant at an advertising agency or creating a new startup...
Q: How can you shut down the people who make malware?
Q: How can you shut down the people who make malware? A: How do you stop criminals? Generally speaking, you can’t. Oh, sure, you can pass laws, catch the criminals, put them in jail, let them out, and some continue to lead a life of crime, while new criminals are made...
Q: How do you start to write a book?
Q: How do you start to write a book? A: There may be as many answers to this question as there are authors. In my case, clients had been asking me to write books for my classes for over 20 years. I tried many times, but I couldn’t get past the first page. I was...
Q: I got an alert that someone is watching what I’m browsing.
Q: I got an alert that someone is watching what I'm browsing. How can they do that? A. A web browser will not display such a message. It is most likely that a compromised website you visited tossed that at you just like any other pop-up message or advertising. It is...
Q: How are we able to say words without thinking about what we’re saying next?
Q: How are we able to say words without thinking about what we're saying next? A: I’m not a physiological psychologist or neuroscientist, so I can’t answer directly, but I’ll offer another question: WHY do some people say words without thinking about what they are...
Q: How do You Respond When Someone Sends an Email Stating that they are Now Misses Instead of Mister?
Q: How do You Respond When Someone Sends an Email Stating that they are Now Misses Instead of Mister? A: This really depends on if you want to be a decent, compassionate human being, or something a few steps below a jerk.
Q: How do I Protect a Computer from Malware and Other Threats?
Q: How do I Protect a Computer from Malware and Other Threats? A: Never log in as an administrator, always login with a non-administrator account. Should malware or a hacker gain entry to your computer, they will likely be able to take on the power of the currently...
Q: How Do I Install a Firewall on a Home Network?
Q: How Do I Install a Firewall on a Home Network? A: The DSL or Cable router that comes with your service will have a firewall. To access and configure, you will need the administrator username and password. This is often on a label attached to the unit, along with...
Q: What Type of Person Always Believes They do Nothing Wrong?
Q: What Type of Person Always Believes They do Nothing Wrong? A: Presidential?
Q: Should a Child be Allowed to Use the Internet to do Homework?
Q: Should a Child be Allowed to Use the Internet to do Homework? A: Yes. But never allow them to use electricity. That is the devil's work.
Q: Can I Hack Any Group of My Friends?
Q: Can I Hack Any Group of My Friends? A: My bet is that any group that has as a friend someone who would post such a question can be easily hacked. But still, you shouldn't do so. If you have to ask why, you'll never understand the answer.