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GoDaddy Hack Breaches Hosting Account Credentials The domain registrar giant said that the breach started in October 2019.

Don't trust a random USB device... even if it did get delivered with a cute teddy bear

FBI: Cybercrime Gang Mailing 'BadUSB' Devices to Targets The FBI warns that the notorious FIN7 cybercrime gang has a new trick up its sleeve: Mailing victims a $50 gift card portrayed as good for redeeming items listed on

Coronavirus pandemic: why cybersecurity matters Hackers are targeting our increased dependence on digital tools.

Top Dog Cybersecurity Webinar Series Episode 2: Email Threats Episode 2: Email Threats will cover the following topics: • What are the latest email attacks? • What are they after, and how do they get it? • Who do they t...

Top Dog's Joe Malmberg and FRSecure's Evan Francen will present while enjoying Summit beer and appetizers. Registered attendees only, so message if you are interested and we will send you a registration link.

We have some open spots left for our upcoming information security summit. Great discussion content for your business, networking, beer, and appetizers. Message us if you are interested, and we can send you a link to register.

Do you notice any tells?

Pretty sophisticated attempt

Beware of this attack: We've seen a number of attacks like this recently. The criminals use their own email domain, and spoof the display name so it looks like it's coming from your boss. There are no malicious links or attachments. They simply instruct you to buy gift cards, take pics of the codes, and reply back to them attaching those pics. Not easy for an automated spam filter to detect, but should be easy for the recipient to notice if they are trained to pay attention and listen to their gut when something seems weird.

We announced our re-launching at the Top Dog PC Security at the Summit event yesterday evening. It was a great time talking about security with Top Dog PC Services, SecurityStudio, FRSecure LLC, and Girtz Insurance & Financial Services

Thank you to all who attended our Top Dog PC Security at the Summit event. Thanks to Tongue in Cheek for the delicious food. Thanks to Summit Brewing Company for the space and the drinks. And thanks to our expert panel, John Harmon (FRSecure LLC and SecurityStudio), John Girtz (Girtz Insurance & Financial Services), and Joe Malmberg (Top Dog PC Services) for making this a valuable and educational event.

Honoring all who served

Shared Responsibility - Online Safety at Work For Week 3 of the National Cybersecurity Awareness Month, Top Dog's Paul Nelson shares some tips to do you part to maintain online safety at work.

Facebook Network Breach Impacts Up to 50 Million Users The company was hacked at one of the most difficult times in its history. It still faces fallout over its role in a Russian disinformation campaign.