2023

January 2023 - Breaking Down Apple's New Security Features
This week Apple released two new security features that offer huge improvements in security and privacy for its iCloud users, but they come with usabi...
February 2023 - Why Meta and Twitter's Paid Verification Systems Matter
Twitter and Meta have recently announced the rollout of paid verification systems for their platforms. The new Twitter and Meta paid verification s...
March 2023 - Examining Apple's New Support for Hardware Security Keys for Two Factor Authentication
In January Apple released two new security features that offer huge improvements in security and privacy for its iCloud users, but they come with usab...
April 2023 - Assessing Cloud-Based AI Chatbot Risks: A Guide for Fellow CISOs
As Chief Information Security Officers, we are entrusted with the responsibility of protecting our organizations' data and ensuring the security of ou...
May 2023 - How Two Cybercrime Groups Highlight the Need for Continued Security Measures
In today's digital age, corporations across the globe have recognized the critical importance of robust cybersecurity measures. With significant inves...
June 2023 - New ODNI Report Reveals How U.S. Government Buys and Uses CAI
The Office of the Director of National Intelligence (ODNI) recently released a report detailing how the U.S. government buys and uses commercially av...
July 2023 - Social Media Hygiene for Your Key Personnel
When you think about the cyberthreat vectors targeting your key personnel, your mind probably doesn’t immediately gravitate towards social media. Just...
August 2023 - macOS Malware Shows Apple Devices Aren’t Exempt From Threats
It’s never safe to assume anything in cybersecurity. For example, since most malware attacks have traditionally targeted Windows Devices and Environme...
November 2023 - Looking Back at 2023
Security professionals have plenty to keep their eyes on each year, and 2023 has been no exception. As 2023 comes to a close, it’s time to look back a...
December 2023 - A Look Ahead to 2024
As the calendar turns to 2024, cybersecurity professionals have a lot on their plate as they handle all of the challenges they had to deal with in 202...
February 2023 - Fleeceware and Questionable QR Codes
In this month's Client Consequential, learn about the dangers of questionable QR codes and fleeceware applications. View Newsletter
March 2023 - BlackCloak Mobile App Preview
BlackCloak offers a preview of our new mobile app, and learn about the importance of Twitter and Meta's paid verification systems. View Newsletter
April 2023 - Updated BlackCloak Mobile App Now Available
In this month's Client Consequential, learn about the recently released updated BlackCloak mobile app. View Newsletter
May 2023 - ChatGPT: An Overview
In this month's Client Consequential, learn about how the ChatGPT chatbot works and why public USB ports can be dangerous. View Newsletter
June 2023 - What to Know About Ransomware and Romance Scams
In this month's Client Consequential, learn about the ever-growing threat of ransomware, the warning signs of a romance scams and how cybercriminals a...
July 2023 - BlackCloak Releases New Study
In this month's Client Consequential, read about the latest study BlackCloak released with the Ponemon Institute. View Newsletter
August 2023 - Stopping SIM Hijacking and Travel Tips
In this month's newsletter, learn how to stop SIM hijacking and cyber trips to consider before traveling. View Newsletter
September 2023 - BlackCloak Wins Excellence Award
In this month's newsletter, BlackCloak won the 2023 SC Media Best Emerging Technology of the Year Award. View Newsletter
October 2023 - BlackCloak Acknowledges National Cybersecurity Awareness Month
In this month's Client Consequential, BlackCloak announces it is once again a Cybersecurity Awareness Month Champion. View Newsletter
November 2023 - How to Update Your OS Through the BlackCloak Mobile App
In this month's Client Consequential, learn how you can update your mobile device's operating system through the BlackCloak mobile app. View Newslette...
December 2023 - Reminder to Update BlackCloak Desktop App
In this month's Client Consequential, a reminder to update your BlackCloak desktop application and a look back at the top cybersecurity stories of 202...
January 2023 - T-Mobile Breach
T-Mobile experienced a data breach where the personal information belonging to 37 million current prepaid and postpaid customers was stolen. View Aler...
February 2023 #1 - Swatting
BlackCloak's Threat IntelligenceTeam has taken notice of an alarming trend. We are seeing a marked increase in “doxxing” and “swatting” of executives,...
February 2023 #2 - Apple Updates and California Medical Group Data Breaches
Apple released new security updates for its devices, while several California health groups experienced a data breach affecting 3.3 million patients. ...
March 2023 #1 - AT&T Data Breach
AT&T experienced a data breach where the information belonging to nine million customers was exposed. View Alert
March 2023 # 2 - SVB Scams to Keep an Eye On
BlackCloak is informing you about scams that have arisen following the fall of Silicon Valley Bank View Alert
March 2023 #3 - Ferrari Data Breach
Ferrari disclosed it experienced a data breach where personal information was exposed View Alert
March 2023 #4 - Apple Releases Device Security Patches
Apple released a series of security patches for iPads and iPhones View Alert
April 2023 #1 - Apple Releases New Security Patches for iPhones, iPads, Macs
Apple released a series of new security patches for iPhones, iPads and Macs to address zero day vulnerabilities that have been actively exploited View...
April 2023 #2 - Google Releases New Chrome Patch
Google has released a new security update for its Chrome browser after a high-severity zero day vulnerability was discovered. View Alert
June #1 - Google Patch and FBI Deepfake Warning
Google released a new security patch to address a zero day vulnerabiility explioted in the wild, and the FBI issued a warning about cybercriminals usi...
June #2 - Apple Releases Slate of Security Updates for iPhones, iPads, Macs and Apple Watches
Apple released a slate of security updates to patch vulnerabilities in iPhones, iPads, Macs and Apple Watches. View Alert
July #1 - Apple Issues New Rapid Security Response Update
Apple has released a new slate of Rapid Security Response updates for iPhones, Macs, and iPads to address a recently discovered zero-day vulnerability...
July #2 - Apple Deploys Latest 2023 Security Updates
Apple released a new series of security patches for iPods, Macs and iPads. View Alert
August #1 - LinkedIn Hacks Result in Account Takeover
LinkedIn users are losing access to their accounts as a result of a hacking campaign. View Alert
September #1 - Apple Issues Patches For Zero Day Vulnerabilities
Apple has deployed a new round of emergency security updates to fix a pair of zero-day vulnerabilities affecting iPhones, iPads, Apple Watches and Mac...
September #2 - Google Releases Chrome Patch For Severe Zero Day Vulnerability
Google has released a new security update for its Chrome browser after a high-severity zero day vulnerability was discovered. Google confirmed the vul...
September #3 - Apple Issues Updates to Patch Three Zero Day Vulnerabilities
Apple issued updates to address three recently discovered zero-day vulnerabilities. View Alert
October #1 - Apple Patches Latest Zero Day Vulnerability
Apple has released emergency security updates to patch a newly discovered zero-day vulnerabilities. View Alert
November #1 - Google Deploys Chrome Security Update to Patch Zero-Day Vulnerability
Google has released its latest security update to patch a zero-day vulnerability for the Chrome browser. View Alert
December #1 - Apple Releases Security Updates to Patch Vulnerabilities
Apple has released emergency security updates to patch a pair of newly discovered zero-day vulnerabilities affecting iPhones, iPads and Macs. Apple ha...
December #2 - Xfinity Discloses Data Breach Affecting 35M
Xfinity disclosed it experienced a data breach in October, resulting in the exposure of sensitive data belonging to more than 35 million customers. Vi...
December #3 - Google Patches 8th Zero Day Vulnerability of 2023
Google has released a new security update for its Chrome browser after a high-severity zero day vulnerability was discovered. Google confirmed the vul...