By: Brandon Schall, Staff Writer Since 2018, the United States (U.S.) and China have been at odds over cybersecurity concerns with Huawei.[1] In December 2018, Canada arrested Huawei Chief Financial Officer (C.F.O.) Meng Wanzhou for extradition to the United States.[2] Those concerns escalated further when it was reported that Federal […]
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The Pennsylvania Supreme Court Revives Lawsuit Filed by UPMC Employees Affected by a Data Breach
By: Stephen Hodzic, Staff Writer While many businesses are aware of the concept of cybersecurity, it is unclear how many businesses take active steps to protect not only their proprietary data, but also personal employee data. Several large profile cyberattacks have taken place in recent years. The United […]
Hacking Profits: The Explosion of Cybercrime and the Cyber Insurance Market
By Kurt Valentine, Staff Writer Cybercrime is one of the biggest threats facing companies in today’s technology-driven society. In 2015, it is estimated that cybercrime cost businesses $400 to $500 billion.[1] That number is expected to increase to $2.1 trillion by 2019.[2] There have been numerous high-profile hacks. In […]
The Internet of Things Takes Over: Are We Sacrificing Our Privacy and Security for Convenience?
The Internet of Things Takes Over: Are We Sacrificing Our Privacy and Security for Convenience? By Ian Grecco, Staff Writer How society uses the Internet is constantly transforming. The Internet of Things (IoT) is a relatively new concept and uses the Internet to control objects for people’s everyday life. […]