Category Archives: Cyber-Crime
VISUALIZED: Map of Ransomware Attacks Since 2018
VISUALIZED: Map of Ransomware Attacks Since 2018
Each dot represents the location of a ransomware attack, with the size of the dot depicting the number of records impacted.
This map updates weekly and pinpoints the locations of each ransomware attack in the US, from 2018 to present day. Where available, it includes the ransom amount, whether or not the ransom was paid, the entity and industry that was targeted, and the strain of ransomware used. Our researchers search through state reports, industry news, and cybersecurity databases to find the latest ransomware attacks on US businesses, healthcare organizations, educational institutions, and government agencies.
In our industry-specific reports, we found:
A Safe and Secure Way to Decommission a Hard Drive | (ISC)² Article
“Pay particular attention to damaging the platters inside the hard drives where data is magnetically recorded” says UMich.edu.
Hard drives will typically have several platters mounted on the same spindle. See featured image. Be thorough.
Physical destruction is generally considered the most secure and permanent type of data destruction, but this must be done to a provable level, as even a small piece of a disk may contain data. Typical techniques include grinding, shredding, incineration, applying corrosive chemicals, or applying extremely high voltage.
Secret Messages – A Guide To Covert Communication
Secret Messages – A Guide To Covert Communication
Nothing ground breaking here, just some “secret comm” fundamentals.
Remember, having a Security mindset in today’s cyber-snooping world is just good common sense.
The Surveillance State: Metaverse Is the Ultimate Surveillance Tool
The Metaverse Is the Ultimate Surveillance Tool
Really well done podcast about Metaverse and it’s application for global surveillance the likes of which you have never imagined!
The Tactical Hermit 
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