Ethan Ray

Ethan Ray

Ethan Ray is an IT Security Intern at Compass IT Compliance. He's currently attending the University of Southern Maine and is majoring in Cyber Security. In his free time, Ethan enjoys competitive running and spending time with family. He hopes to pursue a career as an IT Security Analyst after college.

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Ransomware - The Imminent Threat to Your Data

by Ethan Ray on August 15, 2019 at 1:02 PM

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In today’s computer driven society, technology is evolving at such a rapid rate that many people can’t keep pace with the changes. While these technological advances are new and exciting, they also lead to some serious security problems with negative consequences for today’s users.

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Topics: Cybersecurity Ransomware

Vishing – A Closer Look

by Ethan Ray on June 5, 2019 at 1:00 PM

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Vishing, a shortened name for voice phishing, is the act of using a telephone to trick an individual into surrendering useful information to a fraudulent caller. Vishing is a form of social engineering, and as in most social engineering attempts, the attacker will create a false ident …

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Topics: Social Engineering Phishing Vishing

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