Tag Archives: dangerous

Universal Plug n Play – New Report on an Old Problem

  • By Bradley Cyprus
  • February 18, 2013

In the dark ages of personal computers (1980′s and 90′s), you either needed to be a computer geek or have access to one if you wanted any device to work with your computer.  You had to go through a complicated … More »

If You Use a Point of Sale System, a New Attack Has Been Discovered

  • By Bradley Cyprus
  • December 31, 2012

During the Christmas holidays, families across America were anxiously awaiting the day of merriment and joy when they could rip open their presents, spend time with family, and watch football on the couch while recovering from a feast fit for … More »

Identity Theft Arms Race

  • By Bradley Cyprus
  • December 10, 2012

Remote access has long been touted as one of the most vulnerable practices in retail. Poor security in this area is tantamount to inviting a computer hacker to sit down in your store and asking him to steal your sensitive … More »

A Hacker Can and Will Target Any Vulnerable System

  • By Bradley Cyprus
  • November 7, 2012

 There is still a perception by many merchants (most of them small outfits) that hackers could not possibly target them because they are too small. Ten years ago, that might have been a valid point, but the world has changed.