Resilience. Security. Compliance.
Resilience. Security. Compliance.
Inside the “Digital Arrest”: The Terror-Based Scam Holding Victims Hostage Online Imagine receiving a phone call claiming your identity has been tied to an international crime syndicate—and within minutes, finding yourself trapped on a 24-hour live video call, surrounded by police badges, official-looking documents, and strict orders not to look away. This isn’t a plot […]
19 Chrome and Edge Extensions Caught Draining Crypto Wallets — What You Need to Know A two-year-old supply chain campaign just got a lot bigger. Security researchers at Socket have uncovered 19 browser extensions — 18 for Chrome and one for Edge — quietly loaded with code that steals crypto wallet secrets, harvests login credentials, […]
The Tunick Case A potential landmark legal case centered on privacy and security concerns is taking shape right now!Security professionals and privacy advocates have long recommended a “duress password” to journalists, activists, and anyone who might be forced to unlock a device against their will: enter the wrong code and, instead of unlocking the phone, […]
When the VPN Is the Threat: Lessons from the “First VPN” Takedown Category: Cybersecurity | Reading Time: 3 min | Author: Fortiva IT Consulting What Happened On May 19–20, 2026, international law enforcement agencies executed Operation Saffron — dismantling a criminal VPN service called “First VPN” (operating through domains like 1vpns.com). Led by French and […]
How It Lands with IT Teams and Users More orgs are leaning into cyber insurance and recovery planning. It makes sense financially—but perception matters. 👨💻 IT / Cybersecurity Perspective 👍 Pros• Helps quantify risk in business terms• Provides a financial safety net for major incidents• Drives baseline controls (MFA, backups, EDR) ⚠️ Concerns• Can shift […]
🚨 What Was Exposed & What To Do The recent breach involving ADT Inc. impacted ~5.5 million individuals—and some of that data is already circulating after attackers failed to secure payment. (Tom’s Guide) What was exposed:• Names• Phone numbers• Home addresses• In some cases: dates of birth• In limited cases: last 4 digits of SSN […]
And How to Prevent It Category: Compliance | Reading Time: 4 min | Author: Fortiva IT Consulting If your business accepts credit or debit card payments, you must comply with the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS). Most business owners know the term. Far fewer understand what happens when an audit goes wrong […]
Red Teaming the New ESTA Proposal: Security Gains, Travel Friction, and the Risks We’re Not Talking About Recent proposals to expand data collection under the U.S. Visa Waiver Program (ESTA) have been discussed largely through the lenses of immigration and travel policy. But at its core, this proposal is not just about border control — […]
First Talks of the Year: Neuromorphic Computing, Edge AI, From Healthcare to Cybersecurity 2026 is starting with two speaking engagements on a topic I’ve become increasingly focused on: neuromorphic computing and its impact on cybersecurity and critical infrastructure. I’ll be presenting at: Both sessions explore how neuromorphic, brain-inspired computing and edge AI are changing how […]
Europol Strikes Major Blow Against Cybercrime Networks Europol has announced the takedown of a major “cybercrime-as-a-service” operation that provided tools and infrastructure for criminals worldwide. Seven individuals were arrested, and key systems supporting large-scale online fraud and extortion were seized. This case highlights a growing reality: cybercrime is now run like a business. Attackers can […]