If you have been running your business for a while, you have likely read plenty of resources that tell you how you can protect your corporate and customer information against the potential of a data breach. As technology evolves, so do the threats that we face every day; therefore, it is important to remain protected. … Read more
When it comes to ransomware attacks, the window to react and remediate these impending attacks is very small. By the time this attack is recognized, it may be too late to spring into damage control mode. Take the WannaCry ransomware attack, for instance—once it was deployed, it took eight hours to develop the kill switch. … Read more
Insider attacks often catch organizations by surprise because they’re tricky to spot. Banking on reactive solutions like antivirus software or a patch management solution to stay abreast of such attacks is not very wise. Understanding what exactly contributes to the increasing number of insider threats and addressing these factors is the only way to secure … Read more
Back in January of 2021, you may have seen this eye-catching headline: “Hackers are targeting security researchers”. As it turns out, threat actors in North Korea were luring pen testers and other vulnerability professionals into a trap where a backdoor was installed on unsuspecting researchers’ operating systems. This scheme was discovered by Google’s Threat Analysis … Read more
There certainly have been some dangerous ransomware attacks in the recent past. In 2017, the WannaCry ransomware attack exploited a security flaw in Microsoft Windows OS to hold over 200,000 computers hostage worldwide. The hospitals that were struck by WannaCry had to cancel essential procedures, including emergency services. After postponing thousands of appointments, the costs … Read more
The world relies on technology now, more than ever before. As a result of this, digital data creation has also increased rapidly. Nowadays, governments and businesses save a large amount of data on computers and also transfer it across networks. In such cases, a data breach can create several devastating consequences. It can lead to … Read more
Throughout the week, the Coronavirus has escalated to an unprecedented epidemic. We are seeing businesses shut down, events get cancelled, and worldwide, businesses are reckoning with the implications of sending employees home. While certain jobs can be done remotely without a worry, the federal government sector faces a unique problem; how will their absence strain … Read more
You may already know that having a robust cybersecurity system in place is essential. Additionally, you may know the importance in keeping your business safe and secure from cyber-attacks. After all, over 90% of large corporations and 78% of businesses (in general), in the UK have accepted that they consider cybersecurity as one of their … Read more
The major threat of cyber crime has spread all over the United States, including both public and private sectors. Cybersecurity experts are always warning that hackers and bad actors plan to manipulate all major fields. Indeed, data manipulation attacks will target financial, healthcare, and government data. However, the worst part is that the leading industries … Read more
In the present climate, securing your online content and protecting against cyberattacks is something that all digital users should take seriously. Here are ten practical steps to staying secure online. Do Not Take Chances with Passwords The easiest way to become a victim of cyberattacks is to have a bad password. When it comes to … Read more
