by dankeelan | Oct 6, 2026 | Cybersecurity, Gig Workers
The FBI’s internal review of a hack of its jobs portal last month has so far determined that a “security failure” by a contractor managing the site caused the breach. “To date, our review has determined that the incident occurred as the result of a security failure of...
by dankeelan | Jul 28, 2026 | Cybersecurity, Featured, Gig Workers
A database stolen from Paidwork in March 2026 surfaced on a cybercrime forum in April and became public on July 19, when Have I Been Pwned confirmed the breach hit more than 23 million accounts, according to Help Net Security and Malwarebytes. The 11GB file includes...
by dankeelan | Jul 7, 2026 | Cybersecurity, Small Business
The Australian Cyber Security Centre recently warned that supply chain and third-party compromises are becoming a growing cybersecurity risk. While the warning was issued for Australian businesses, the reality is the same for small and medium-sized businesses...
by dankeelan | Apr 28, 2026 | Cybersecurity
Security officials describe a passkey as a “digital stamp” that allows you to sign in to apps and websites and is stored on your device. It is a password-free form of login. Unlike a password, it cannot be stolen in a phishing attack, where people are fooled into...
by dankeelan | Apr 7, 2026 | Cybersecurity
The Trump administration is planning to cut the budget of the U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency by at least $707 million for 2027. The proposed budget cut was released late last week as part of an omnibus budget proposal that includes...
by dankeelan | Mar 17, 2026 | Cybersecurity
As thousands of visitors travel to Austin for the annual South by Southwest (SXSW) festival, the Federal Bureau of Investigation is launching a cybersecurity initiative aimed at helping people protect their personal and professional data. The initiative, known as...
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