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HARRISBURG, PA — Recent reports have highlighted a disturbing increase in sextortion scams, a form of cyber crime where criminals threaten to expose alleged explicit materials of their targets unless a …
Don’t Fall Victim: Protect Yourself from the Terrifying Sextortion Scam Threatening Your Privacy Now! Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has announced the allocation of $3 million in grants through its Cybersecurity for Small Business Pilot Program. The grants, awarded for …
Fortify Your Future: SBA’s $3 Million Cybersecurity Grants Empower Small Businesses Against Digital Threats! Read More
PHILADELPHIA, PA — United States Attorney Jacqueline C. Romero announced that Reginald Adams, also known as “Reggie Adams,” 25, of Chambersburg, PA, received a sentence of 22 months imprisonment and …
Chambersburg Man Sentenced for Hacking Social Media Accounts Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is urging car dealers and sellers to stay vigilant against a surge in phishing and smishing scams that could disrupt their business …
IRS Warns Car Dealers of Rising Phishing and Smishing Scams Read More
DOWNINGTOWN, PA — The Chester County Intermediate Unit (CCIU) has entered into a pioneering partnership with Rubrik, a cloud data management company, and ePlus, a consultative technology solutions provider, to …
Chester County Schools Partner with Tech Firms to Secure Data Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — On Tuesday, Senators Bob Casey (D-PA) and Mark Kelly (D-AZ) introduced the Secure Smartports Act, a bill aimed at protecting American port infrastructure from cybersecurity threats posed …
Senators Introduce Bill to Shield U.S. Ports from Chinese Cyber Threats Read More WILLOW GROVE, PA — Hypertension-Nephrology Associates, P.C. has disclosed that it was the target of an extortion attack on February 6, 2024. The discovery came when an extortion note was …
Hypertension-Nephrology Associates Faces Extortion Attack, Potentially Compromising Patient Data Read More
LIMERICK, PA — KPInterface (KPI), a prominent technology service provider, has announced the introduction of its Managed Cybersecurity Services Division, marking a significant enhancement to its business portfolio aimed at …
KPInterface Expands Offerings with New Cybersecurity Division Read More
PITTSBURGH, PA — A federal grand jury in Pittsburgh has indicted Alexander Lefterov, 37, from Chisinau, Moldova, on charges related to computer fraud, aggravated identity theft, and conspiracy to commit wire …
Moldovan National Indicted in Pittsburgh for Leading International Cyber Fraud Scheme Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — State senators from the Pennsylvania Transportation Committee alerted the public to a sophisticated phishing scam targeting E-ZPass users, an attempt by cybercriminals to exploit personal financial information …
Pennsylvania Senators Warn of E-ZPass Phishing Scam Read More