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Security Group Warns Iranian Hackers Could Target US Electric Utilities
Security & Fraud // January 12, 2020

Iranian hacking groups are targeting U.S. electric systems, and intelligence officials worry that escalating tensions between the two countries could only make things worse in the future. Particularly after the killing of Iranian general Qassem Soleimani earlier this month, officials at industrial control system security...

WhatsApp Used By Attackers To Install Spyware On Phones
Security & Fraud // May 14, 2019

Hackers found a way to use messaging app WhatsApp to install spyware onto phones. The Financial Times reported that a vulnerability in the popular app — which currently has 1.5 billion users worldwide — allowed the attackers to install commercial Israeli surveillance spyware onto both...

NSA Report: Warrantless Data Searches On The Rise  
Data // May 01, 2019

The Office of the Director of National Intelligence’s latest report on data searches – the kind tied to law enforcement activities – has found that warrantless searches are on the rise. The data, which debuted on Tuesday (April 30), shows there has been a 28...

Five At Five: Twitter Warns Investors On Monthly User Totals
News // July 27, 2018

Welcome to Five at Five, your late look at the payments and commerce news of the day. Coverage includes a Twitter warning on monthly active users, a U.S. intelligence warning of a possible cyberattack, grocery chain SUPERVALU being acquired by UNFI, an imminent comeback for RadioShack...

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Melissa Unveils ‘World Encyclopedia’ To Ensure Address Accuracy

March 20, 2020
In an attempt to offer expert address accuracy and management insight to companies of varying sizes and budgets, global intelligence solutions provider Melissa has released its “World Encyclopedia of Address Formats.” A comprehensive guide to international mailing, the publication is available through the company’s website or on Amazon, according to an announcement.  The company specializes in creating […]

Security Group Warns Iranian Hackers Could Target US Electric Utilities

January 12, 2020
Iranian hacking groups are targeting U.S. electric systems, and intelligence officials worry that escalating tensions between the two countries could only make things worse in the future. Particularly after the...

WhatsApp Used By Attackers To Install Spyware On Phones

May 14, 2019
Hackers found a way to use messaging app WhatsApp to install spyware onto phones. The Financial Times reported that a vulnerability in the popular app — which currently has 1.5...