March 2024 Cybersecurity Newsletter

Welcome to our monthly cybersecurity newsletter. Our goal with this newsletter is to bring you some of the latest news in cybersecurity & business. This newsletter will be different from our weekly newsletter, POST. If you would like to see what our weekly newsletter covers, you can review the latest issue and subscribe at https://rts.news.

Tech Humor

First there was Multifactor Authentication and now there is WowFactor Authentication…

Cybersecuirty news

March 2024

Safe Surfing: Circumvent Spam and Scams

Sick of getting spam emails?

Here are some tricks that you’ll NEED up your sleeve to stay away from scammers and spammers!

Packaged Ransomware Puts More Malware in Hackers’ Hands

Did you know? The dark web packages and sells ransomware-as-a-service. Now, motivated individuals don’t have to invent malicious code – they can simply buy it readymade off the dark marketplace!

Do You Use Chat Rooms? Here’s What You NEED to Know

When you’re interacting with other people online, you can never truly know who’s on the other side of the screen. It’s not just your personal information that you have to worry about, though; chat rooms can pose a threat to your cybersecurity, too!

Are Your Devices Spying on You?

Automated tools in workplaces, from tracking time clocks to monitoring office employees’ Internet usage… surveillance technology never sleeps! Is your trusted tech spying on you?

Microsoft Fights Off the Storm: A Huge Vulnerability Just Got Patched

Microsoft has been the subject of a massive distributed denial-of-service attack.

What happened? Who’s behind it all? How many people were affected? What data was compromised, and how much?!?!

Misinformation Isn’t Just Frustrating…It’s Dangerous Too!

This is your guide to combating cybercriminal misinformation and becoming a better steward of your secure data, in the process.

Select Business & Tech Articles

March 2024

1 in 5 Youth Engage in Cybercrime

Waqas, HackRead

In the UK, a concerning trend has emerged revealing that one in five children between the ages of 10 and 16 have delved into online cybercriminal activities. This revelation underscores the pressing necessity for heightened awareness and education surrounding online behavior. Learn more about this comprehensive study and proactive measures to safeguard our youth around online activities.

4 Smart Ways to Improve Business Efficiency

Larry Alton, All Business

In today’s fast-paced business world, efficiency is the key to success. Businesses that operate with efficiency not only boost productivity and profitability but also gain a competitive edge in the marketplace. How does your business measure up in this aspect? Discover four essential strategies to ensure you remain ahead of the curve.

Identity Theft Resource Center: 2023 Worst Year on Record for Number of Data Breaches

Scott Ikeda, CPO Magazine

There was a 78% increase in data breaches in 2023, as highlighted by the annual report from the Identity Theft Resource Center (ITRC). These findings shatter any hopes of a decline in cybercrime activity following the post-pandemic peak. Learn more about future trends, specific targets and what the future of 2024 will hold.

How U.S. Adults Use TikTok

Samuel Bestvater, Pew Research Center

A recent study sheds light on the behavior of adult TikTok users in the United States. The research reveals that a small minority of active posters are responsible for the majority of content creation. Learn more about the key findings as TikTok’s user base among U.S. adults continues to grow, with a significant portion now turning to the platform for news consumption.