Security
Account Takeover Attacks Are On The Rise: What You Need To Know
Account takeover attacks are on the rise, wrecking havoc among businesses and homes across the country. According to research, 22% of adults in the US have fallen victim to these attacks in the last year. At the same time, the frequency of attacks has shot up. Account takeover fraud increased by 90% between 2020 and…
Read More6 Smart Ways to Improve BYOD Security
The BOYD market has seen a 1000% increase between 2014 and 2022 as more organizations embrace the cost benefits of enabling employees to use their own devices. While BYOD certainly has its benefits, it also comes with risks – especially in terms of data security and privacy. In fact, over half of small businesses are…
Read MoreUse These Free CISA Resources to Emphasize Cybersecurity Awareness Month This October
For a little under two decades, October has been what’s known as Cybersecurity Awareness Month in the information security community. The month is an opportunity for organizations, regulatory bodies and government officials to raise awareness about the importance of cybersecurity – both in the workplace and in your employees’ personal lives. While we all know…
Read MoreWhy You Need to Take Insider Threats Seriously!
Insider threats are becoming a rising concern in a variety of businesses. Every year, insider risks harm more than 34% of firms worldwide. Most focus is on external attacks, huge corporations, and government institutions. On the other hand, internal security is something that companies must take very seriously to avoid irreversible damage. However, corporations frequently…
Read More5 Things Companies Are Getting Wrong with the Hybrid Office
The hybrid work structure is the future of most organizations and companies as these business enterprises are still trying to pan out different ways to grow while retaining, maintaining, and engaging their staff. Unfortunately, companies are getting some hybrid practices wrong with assumptions and office cultures. They haven’t got the hang of practical ways to…
Read MoreInternet Explorer and Other Retired Technology You Need to Uninstall
You would have noticed that some apps and software generally no longer appear in app stores and even on your start list when you press the Windows key, for instance. This shows an effort from OS manufacturers to ensure security across all platforms and prevent outdated programs from slowing down PCs, especially when the manufacturers…
Read MoreHow to Defend Against Reply-Chain Phishing When It’s Hard to Spot
Just about everyone is now familiar with the term “phishing.” These are messages that employ social engineering tactics to trick people into doing things, such as clicking on malicious links, downloading dangerous attachments, or sending passwords or other personal details. Phishing is unfortunately very common. Last year, 83% of organizations experienced phishing attacks coming through…
Read MoreSteps to Take After Your Work Laptop/Phone Go Missing to Reduce Risk
Something that can immediately make your stomach tie into knots is when you realize your smartphone or laptop has gone missing. Unfortunately, the same thing that makes mobile devices so popular, the fact that you can take them anywhere, also makes them more likely to be lost or stolen. About 70 million smartphones are lost…
Read MoreSMS Phishing is Becoming More Dangerous! (What to Look For)
The type of phishing that most people are familiar with comes in via email. It may be disguised as an email from a company you do business with or from someone in your organization. Phishing is the #1 threat to cybersecurity because it’s used to deliver just about every type of cyberattack. Ransomware, viruses, credential…
Read MoreHow To Improve Security With Application Whitelisting
Traditional network protections have included stopping threats that are known. Legacy antivirus programs use a signature database of identified malware that is then used to match with incoming file attachments. Legacy firewalls would do a similar thing where the threats were cataloged in a database, then when an unknown application is spotted, it is matched…
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