Pegasus: the Modern Trojan Horse

Mobile attacks have become evermore common as the progress of technology marches on. The commonality of these attacks are becoming more concerning as they are evolving into silent killers. On July 18, 2021, multiple news outlets such as The Washington Post, reported that the spyware Pegasus has infiltrated the devices of human rights activists, academics, … Continue reading Pegasus: the Modern Trojan Horse

The U.S. and Ransomware: How Much Are You Willing to Pay for Your Information?

In early 2021 the Colonial Pipeline Company, the largest system of pipelines for oil products in the US, paid out over 4 million USD in ransom following a cyber attack. This means that hackers gained access to the company’s computerized controls over the pipeline and requested that the company pay the ransom in order to … Continue reading The U.S. and Ransomware: How Much Are You Willing to Pay for Your Information?