Cybersecurity

Since the invention of the internet, many things have changed, including how we bank and access our accounts. Long ago in the before time, people had to visit a local bank branch to make deposits and withdrawals. However, today people deposit checks by taking a picture of it on their phone. Approximately 73% of people…

Companies often overlook misconfigurations of cloud solutions when planning cybersecurity strategies. Signing up for cloud apps typically goes quick and easy, leading users to assume that security gets automatically taken care of. However, this assumption is incorrect because cloud security follows a shared model. While the provider secures the backend infrastructure, the responsibility falls on…

Imagine working away at your job when you suddenly receive a text from the CEO of your company, asking for your assistance. The text says the CEO needs you to purchase six gift cards worth $200 apiece and send the information immediately. The sender promises repayment before the end of the day and mentions that…

Businesses want to avoid data breaches at all costs, but they offer an increasingly common threat in today’s environment. In fact, 83% of organizations suffered more than one breach last year, according to the IBM Security 2022 Cost of a Data Breach Report. (IBM Security 2022 Cost of a Data Breach Report) The consequences of…

Cybersecurity researchers recently uncovered an alarming mobile statistic. During the first few months of 2022, mobile malware attacks surged by 500%. This spike is alarming both in scale and because many people aren’t yet protecting smartphones. For years, mobile phone evolution gave them more and more power. They now function much like a computer –…

Data privacy has been a growing requirement ever since the internet age began. So much personal information is flying around through computer networks. Protecting it has become a mandate. Most companies must follow HIPAA, GDPR, or another industry or locality-based privacy rule. By the end of 2024, 75% of the world’s population will have their…

Browsers like Edge have added breached password notifications for a reason. Data breaches represent an unfortunate part of modern life. These breaches often mean costly consequences for individuals. Hackers steal identities and compromise bank accounts, just to name a couple of favorite targets. Cybercriminals breach approximately 4,800 websites every month with form jacking programming. It…

The new year is just beginning, offering a time of renewal as we all plan for the possibilities to come in 2023. Now also represents a time when companies should plan for resiliency in the face of ever-present cyberattacks. Sixty-eight percent of surveyed business leaders believe that cybersecurity risks are getting worse. They have a…