Articles about Cybersecurity

Tablet device showing a process of compliance in Health IT regulation, similar to the Civil Cyber-Fraud Initiative.
Health IT 4 Min Read

The DOJ’s Civil Cyber-Fraud Initiative

December 19, 2022 Written by Andrew Holm-Hansen, Juan Vasquez

The most recent Health IT vendor to settle with the government is a direct result of the DOJ’s new Civil Cyber-Fraud Initiative.

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Technical Due Diligence 9 Min Read

Identifying CyberSecurity Risk as Part of Technical Due Diligence

December 12, 2022 Written by Gordon MacKay, Anna Mathias, Mahdi Eslamimehr

We use SAST tools during our tech due diligence engagements to provide independent analysis of security risk and to help provide recommendations.

Medical devices hanging on wall
Health IT 7 Min Read

Understanding Medical Device Cybersecurity & the FDA’s Role

April 25, 2022 Written by Juan Vasquez

As medical devices evolve to better treat and monitor patient health, cybersecurity remains a top priority. As per FDA guidance, “medical device security is a shared responsibility…”

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Cybersecurity 4 Min Read

Inside T-Mobile’s Massive Security Failure

September 3, 2021 Written by Quandary Peak Research

Around the middle of August, a security research firm named Unit221B reached out to T-Mobile with some really, really bad news.

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Security 3 Min Read

The ‘Hybrid Workplace’ is Rife with Security Problems

June 18, 2021 Written by Quandary Peak Research

While workers may embrace the new normal of a hybrid workplace, certain employees may be less enthused than others. Chief among them: security teams.

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Cybersecurity 3 Min Read

Understanding the SIM-Swapping Threat

March 4, 2021 Written by Quandary Peak Research

With a technique called SIM-swapping, bad actors on the internet are having some of their greatest successes to date.

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Internet & Web 4 Min Read

Concerns for Tech Companies in 2021

February 10, 2021 Written by Quandary Peak Research

The biggest names in tech are experiencing increased scrutiny, restrictions (or the threat of restrictions), and more apprehension about security than ever before.

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Cybersecurity 4 Min Read

How a Teenager Allegedly Hacked Twitter

August 21, 2020 Written by Quandary Peak Research

The latest high-profile Twitter hack raises questions about hacking methodology, punishment, and security issues.

Security 4 Min Read

How Serious Are Zoom’s Data Security Issues?

May 22, 2020 Written by Quandary Peak Research

For many students, families, and businesses, Zoom is an ‘essential service.’ But data security issues with the platform are drawing unwanted attention, criticism, and even lawsuits.

Security 4 Min Read

Inside the Business of Ransomware

July 26, 2019 Written by Quandary Peak Research

An emphasis on awareness and prevention seems to be the best course of action as ransomware attacks expand beyond traditional targets into new sectors.