Cyber Defense

Michigan Cyber Security Conference

GRAND RAPIDS - Come Thursday, October 19, at the JW Marriott in downtown Grand Rapids to discover the latest cyber security trends and threats facing your organization! Back by popular demand, the Fourth Annual Michigan Cyber Security Conference will feature presentations and panel discussions from industry specialists, local experts, and keynote speaker Corey Nachreiner, CTO

By |2017-09-21T15:26:35-04:00September 21st, 2017|Cyber Defense|

After Equifax Breach: Hurricanes Overshadow Massive Cybersecurity Story

GRAND LEDGE - As all eyes turned toward the Caribbean and Florida this week in essential preparation for Hurricane Irma, Equifax announced a different kind of unprecedented ‘incident’ that could significantly impact half of the U.S. population. Here’s what you need to know and how to respond to protect your identity and your family. Just

By |2017-09-18T09:18:59-04:00September 18th, 2017|Cyber Defense, Guest Columns|

Homeland Security Bans Agencies From Using Kaspersky Cybersecurity Products

WASHINGTON DC - Homeland Security is banning Russia-based Kaspersky Lab from doing business with the U.S. government. In a statement on Wednesday, DHS Acting Secretary Elaine Duke directed all Executive Branch agencies and departments to identify over the next 30 days any Kaspersky products being used, make a plan in the next 60 days to eliminate their

By |2017-09-14T09:09:35-04:00September 14th, 2017|Cyber Defense|

Report: 1.65 Million Computers Targeted By Cryptocurrency Mining Malware In 2017

MOSCOW - More than 1.65 million computers were targeted by cryptocurrency mining malware attacks in the first eight months of 2017, according to a new report from Kaspersky Lab. The Russia-based cybersecurity outfit said on Tuesday that the figure represents the number of computers, running Kaspersky software, that were protected from the malicious software, which can turn

By |2017-09-14T08:49:27-04:00September 14th, 2017|Cyber Defense|

Russian Hacker Campaign Aimed At Potentially Taking Down U.S. Power Grid

SAN JOSE, Ca. - The horror story scenario of taking down electrical power grids has moved from science fiction to science fact contends Symantec, which found evidence that hundreds of grids in the U.S., Turkey and Switzerland have been the target of a massive hacking campaign dubbed Dragonfly 2.0. Some reports link it to Russia. 

By |2017-09-08T10:56:34-04:00September 8th, 2017|Cyber Defense, Featured|

Leaders & Innovators’ Series Begins With Panel On Cybersecurity

SOUTHFIELD – Keeping sensitive personal data safe for customers and clients is a top priority for every business and organization. Failing at cybersecurity can mean huge financial losses and damaged reputations. On Thursday, Sept. 14, the public can hear the latest tips on keeping data secure at an event at Lawrence Technological University, as the

By |2017-09-01T13:56:59-04:00September 1st, 2017|Cyber Defense, ESD|

Auxiom Hosts Free Cybersecurity Seminar For Business Sept. 12 At Bamboo Detroit

DETROIT - An educational event to show small to medium-sized businesses how to protect their clients’ data from cyberattack will be held Sept. 12 at Bamboo Detroit by Auxiom. And the best part is SMBS-101 is free. “Small and medium-sized businesses are extremely vulnerable to coming under attack,” said Auxiom CEO Matt Loria. “Especially because

By |2017-09-01T07:43:44-04:00September 1st, 2017|Cyber Defense|

White House Approves Plan To Turn US Cyber Command Into Its Own Military Unit

WASHINGTON DC - The White House has approved a plan to turn the US Cyber Command into its own military command. Cyber Command will be elevated to the status of "Unified Combatant Command," President Donald Trump said in a statement Friday. This puts it on par with the nine other unified commands of the military, like Central Command,

By |2017-08-25T03:14:39-04:00August 25th, 2017|Cyber Defense|

Hackers Flood Android App Stores – Including Play Store – With 1000 Spyware Apps

SAN FRANCISCO - Hackers have flooded Android app stores - including the official Google Play store - with over one thousand spyware apps which have the capability to monitor almost every action on an infected device. Dubbed SonicSpy, the malware can silently record calls and audio, take photos, make calls, send text messages to numbers

By |2017-08-11T08:18:38-04:00August 10th, 2017|Cyber Defense|

Company Embeds Chip In Employees To Eliminate RFID ID Cards

ROYAL OAK - A vending machine company in Wisconsin shocked the world when it said on Aug. 1 it will embed an RFID chip in the hands of employees who volunteer to pay for snacks, log into the building and other ID tag type digital information. Dan Lohrmann, Chief Strategist & Chief Security Officer at

By |2017-08-08T20:23:26-04:00August 8th, 2017|Cyber Defense, Featured, M2 TechCast, Podcasts|