Lou Covey, Author at Cyber Protection Magazine

War, crime boost cryptocurrency regulation

Lou Covey March 24, 2022

An illegal war and a growing criminal use are driving efforts to regulate the unregulated cryptocurrency market.

Scam Bucket: Ice Phishing

Lou Covey March 21, 2022

The most interesting scam we’ve found is brand new. It’s called “ice phishing” and it involves taking advantage of the disconnect between language and code.

The 5 Most Secure Messaging Apps

Lou Covey March 11, 2022

There is no lack of lists for the “best” secure messaging apps but we’ve noticed a few things about them: Not all apps on the lists are inherently secure. Hence, here is our list.

Popular Apps Endanger Ukrainians.

Lou Covey March 2, 2022

Text messaging has been around almost as long as the internet and predates mobile phones altogether. It’s not only a great way to surveil unwitting people but a great avenue for cybercriminals and oppressive nation-states to infect personal devices with malware.

Ukraine: Open Warfare in the Cyber World

Lou Covey February 26, 2022

Cyber warfare has been an open secret for many years, but the conflict in Ukraine has brought it out into the open. Listen to our Interview with Dr. Pano Yannakogeorgos of NYU’s Center for Global Affairs

The Mirai Botnet Returns, But Don’t Panic

Lou Covey February 10, 2022

A new variant of one of the most infamous malware has been spotted in the wild. No need to panic – if you follow some basic cybersecurity hygiene.

Decentralizing data can frustrate hackers

Lou Covey February 4, 2022

Biometrics is a hub for personal security, identity theft and government surveillance. Protecting that stuff is kind of important. One way to do that is by decentralizing it.

Protecting APIs: Our First Magazine is Out!

Lou Covey February 1, 2022

It’s here. We’re proud to announce the very first issue of Cyber Protection Magazine. This first issue is all about protecting the building blocks of a connected world: APIs

When data collection protects your identity

Lou Covey January 28, 2022

Personal data isn’t just about your name, it’s also about your online habits. Collecting that data sometimes seems creepy, but it can protect you from fraud, too.

Insurance industry using weak reasons to not pay

Lou Covey January 17, 2022

Payouts for ransomware are growing faster than the insurance industry can capitalize them. Premiums are rising and as a result coverage limits are dropping. Moreover, Insurance companies are using weak reasons to not pay claims. Here is what you can do.