Smartphones, tablets, computers and other digital devices are popular gifts to receive over the holiday season. If you are one of those individuals who got such a gift, it's important you take the time to perform some important actions.
Let BlackCloak know about any new phones, tablets or computers, so we can ensure they are enrolled in the BlackCloak protection software.
Download any updates that may be waiting. Device manufacturers constantly release updates that contain important security updates, and it's likely that your new device does not have some of those security patches installed right out of the box. By ignoring any potential updates, you run the risk of leaving your device exposed, allowing bad actors to compromise the device and potentially steal sensitive personal information, login credentials and even your money.
FBI Issues Warning Over Burglaries Targeting Athletes - The FBI issued a warning to sports leagues after a string of burglaries at the homes of NFL and NBA players. Victims of recent thefts included the Dallas Mavericks' Luka Doncic and Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce of the Kansas City Chiefs.
FBI Finds North Korean Group Behind $308M in Stolen Crypto - The FBI, Department of Defense Cyber Crime Center and the National Police Agency of Japan found a North Korean cyber group was behind the theft of $308 million dollars worth of cryptocurrency in 2024.
Bad Actors Hijack 35 Google Chrome Extensions - New details have emerged on how bad actors have managed to compromise at least 35 different Google Chrome extensions in order to steal data.
In the cybersecurity space, there has been plenty to look back upon over the past 12 months. From data breaches that affected billions of people, to outages that brought countless services to a halt, 2024 had no shortage of events that made headlines.
While some of these matters have been resolved, others may continue to affect individuals for years to come, and security professionals would be wise to take the lessons learned from these events and take the proper precautions to reduce the risk for recurrence and to detect these incidents faster.
Here are some of the most important cybersecurity stories from 2024.
Personal Digital Security Impacts Physical Security
Maintaining personal security online is always crucial, but now more than ever we are seeing how digital security can affect an individual's physical security. In this blog post, learn how you can enhance your personal digital security to help prevent physical threats.
BlackCloak is pleased to announce its client referral program. If you know someone who is interested in concierge cybersecurity and privacy protection, we invite you to make an introduction.
If your family member or friend purchases an annual subscription with BlackCloak, BlackCloak will make a contribution to a charity of your choosing. If you'd like to learn more, please email clientreferral@blackcloak.io.
