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04/02/2024

Welcome to ! We've been away helping protect the cyber world for a bit but if you've paid attention at all to the cyberattack landscape lately, you are assured to have read about the latest massive attack on United Health Group (UHG). UHG, the world's largest healthcare company by revenue, learned of a breach on 2/21/24 within its Optum division, specifically the Change Healthcare system. Optum’s Change Healthcare has a great presence within US healthcare, as it is used by hospitals, clinics and pharmacies nationwide. Change Healthcare is so intertwined that the AHA warned at the time that healthcare organizations that use Optum should disconnect their systems immediately to protect their private data.

The BlackCat/APLHV ransomware gang has claimed responsibility for the attack; alleging that they stole 6TB of data from the network. Though they have not yet been officially credited for the attack, BlackCat is known to focus on the healthcare sector. The FBI says the gang had over 1000 victims and was able to collect over $300 million in ransomware payments in 2023 alone.

On March 15, UHG announced that they were able to restore the Change Healthcare's electronic payments platform and have also restored 99% of the pharmacy network services. UHG also advanced over $2 billion to assist care providers that were disrupted by the cyberattack. In an AHA survey, 94% of hospitals experienced financial disruptions from the attack.

UHG has not disclosed what data was compromised by the attack or whether or not a ransom was paid to restore systems, however, the Biden administration announced that it has launched an investigation into the company due to the "unprecedented magnitude of the cyberattack".

02/06/2024

Happy Today we talk crypto-agility. In basic terms, this is the ability to be able to switch your encryption methods quickly.

Why would you want to do that? All combination locks can be defeated if someone has enough time to do it. There is a finite number of combinations that are in place. They rely on the fact that an attacker doesn't have enough time to solve the puzzle before they are discovered, the combo is changed or their mortal life ends before they can solve it.

56-bit DES encryption was the standard when it was released in 1977. At the time, it would take many lifetimes to defeat the algorithm using a brute force attack. However, with increased computing power, it can now be defeated within hours. Therefore, making it unusable for security.

This issue will continue to raise problems with any encryption method developed as Quantum computing continues to solve complex problems at a lightning rate. That is why it is important for developers to be prepared to incorporate cyber-agility into their applications so they can quickly change their security to new innovations as past algorithms are defeated.

01/24/2024

In what is being termed security experts are saying that a supermassive leak containing mostly of data from past breaches has been compiled to build 26 billion records of exposed data.

This image, courtesy of our friends at cybernews.com, shows the companies that have been most exposed by MOAB. However, this only shows the companies that have 100M+ records in the compilation but there are thousands of more companies that are unlucky enough to find themselves on the list.

To find out if you may be affected, copy this URL in your browser and search your email address/phone. https://cybernews.com/personal-data-leak-check/.

01/23/2024

Welcome to !

It is . The goal is to spread awareness about online privacy. Data privacy should be a priority both for individuals and organizations. People should understand that they have the power to manage their data and organizations should understand why it is important that they respect their users’ data. Since data privacy and data security go hand in hand, here are a few tips on how to keep your data safe:

Create long (at least 10 characters), unique passwords for each of your accounts and devices. The easiest way to do this is by using a password manager to store each password. We recommend using LastPass.

Turn on multifactor authentication (MFA) wherever it is permitted. This is how you can keep your data safe, even if your password is compromised.

Turn on automatic device, software and browser updates or make sure you are installing these updates as soon as they are available.

Invest in antivirus software. Installing a reliable antivirus tool on your computer can further strengthen your protection. Many simple but efficient programs are available for purchase at affordable prices, and they often last between one and two years. We recommend Sophos Home Premium: https://buy.home.sophos.com/1461/purl-homepremium

Feel free to reach out to us if you have any security needs or questions!

12/26/2023

Happy ! We wanted to thank everyone who has supported us over the past year, we really appreciate it!

and we look forward to having a prosperous 2024 with all of our clients and partners. Let's keep making the cyberworld a safer environment. #2024

12/19/2023

Happy ! Here at Kansas City Cyber, we wanted to wish everyone a Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays this beautiful time of the year.

Remember to stay alert as you enjoy your Egg Nog; cyber attackers have annual quotas they are trying to achieve too!

12/12/2023

Welcome to ! I bet you think the older generation is the more likely age group to fall victim to a cyber scam. However, 44% of millennials have fallen victim to cyber security attacks by sharing passwords of something harmless such as Netflix and then using the same password to access sensitive material such as their bank account.

Be sure not to share or recycle passwords. Also, always turn on MFA whenever possible. As your friend today may be your enemy tomorrow.

12/05/2023

Welcome to ! Today we explore that little s that secures your website when you go from http to https. The S stands for secure and it means that the site you are visiting has been protected with an SSL certificate. SSL is a protocol that encrypts the data that is exchanged between a site and a visitor therefore preventing eavesdroppers from 'listening' to your conversation.

When sites aren't secure, a hacker can utilize the Man-in-the-Middle approach by placing themselves between you and the site and easily read the data being exchange. They can even hijack the conversation and ask you for data that the site really isn't requiring. By rule of thumb, all sites should be secured with an SSL but especially sites that request protected info like credit card information.

11/28/2023

Happy We hope everyone had a fantastic Thanksgiving holiday!

Often people ask how can I extend the life of my laptop battery? There are many tricks to do so....turn on your battery saver, keep your laptop cool, reduce the brightness of your screen, and don't just keep your laptop plugged in all the time to name a few.

Basically the more power you drain from your battery, the quicker it is to die.

11/07/2023

Happy ! Are you one of those people that love to save things to your C drive or your PC’s desktop? You’re not uncommon if you are but you should be aware that means your data quite possibly has no redundant protection and can be ‘hacked’ in about 10 minutes if someone has physical access to your computer.

Hard drives die so if you aren’t backing your PC up regularly, that data is at risk. We recommend that you store your data in a cloud solution like Microsoft OneDrive or Google Drive.

As far as your data being ‘hacked’, you may say “Who can get physical access to my PC?” It’s easy to imagine the possibility with a laptop…someone lifts it straight from your car but even a stationary desktop could be at risk by a fellow co-worker or an outside vendor walking through. To prevent easy access to a local drive, Microsoft Windows has a built-in encryption feature called BitLocker that can restrict even the strongest of intruders.

If you feel your data is at risk, please contact us at [email protected].

10/31/2023

Happy ! In lieu of a cyber tip this Tuesday, we want to wish everyone a Happy Halloween! We hope you have a fantastic day and your bag is filled with amazing treats!!

10/17/2023

Welcome to ! Have you heard of IoT? IoT is known as the Internet of Things and is any physical device that connects to the internet.

There are some crazy things out there that connect to your wireless and push collected data back to its home base. Some of the weirdest we've heard of is the Smart Salt Shaker, Smart Toaster and even the Kohler Numi 2.0 Smart Toilet that runs about $8500!!

Anytime you allow a smart device on your network, you are rolling the dice that you are good with it collecting data about you and sending it off to marketers. More importantly you are hoping that the maker of your Smart Flip-Flops also have the ability to write complex code to ensure you are not being hacked by intruders.

A wireless network is only as strong as its weakest device and as soon as you connect your Smart Mug you could be opening the door for intruders to monitor, scan and steal information from your network.

Be sure to only connect devices to your network that you can trust and to ensure random employees don't connect vulnerable devices at your business, only give the wireless password to your trained executive team, as well as conduct periodic port scans to monitor traffic.

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