We often think of universities as places for research, discovery, and education — not targets for cyberattacks. In recent years, however, colleges and academic institutions have become some of the most frequently breached organizations.

This rise in academic cyberattacks matters, not just to the students and people who work there, but also to anyone with a connection to the affected institution.

Not everyone who accesses a system needs the ability to change it. In fact, many security incidents happen because regular accounts have more permissions than they actually require.

“Read-only” access is one of the simplest, and most effective, ways to limit damage to confidential documents.

Not all security breaches involve malware, phishing emails, or hacked passwords. Some start with a simple act of courtesy.

Piggybacking can be a physical security risk, where an unauthorized person gains access to a restricted area by following someone who does have permission.

Most people think of online ads as annoying, but not dangerous. A banner pops up. A video auto-plays. A sponsored link slides into your search results. Most of the time, you scroll past it and move on.

At the same time, we’ve become very familiar with personalized ads that use our prior search history to determine what might pique our interests.

Cybersecurity experts Rob Wright (Dark Reading), David Jones (Cybersecurity Dive), and Alissa Irei (TechTarget Search Security) recently came together to discuss the future of online security. Let’s take a look at their insights on major trends and new risks to help businesses better navigate the challenges on the horizon.

Mercenary spyware is targeting iPhones again, and Apple’s latest security patch helps users only on iOS 26. With millions slow to update, security experts warn that the risk is escalating fast. Here’s what’s happening and what you need to do.

Creating robust passwords is a fundamental pillar of online security. However, it’s a step that is frequently misunderstood or overlooked. For businesses, understanding what defines a strong password is key to bolstering security and safeguarding sensitive data.

Cybersecurity is no longer just a concern for big corporations. In this article, we explore how cloud technology helps smaller businesses tap into enterprise-grade security, minimize risks, and recover quickly from disruptions.

Cybersecurity doesn’t have to be an uphill battle for small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs). With cloud technology, securing your data and systems is no longer about building a large IT department or investing in expensive infrastructure.

Introduction

For years, cyber-crime has been framed as a problem for large enterprises, ones with deep pockets and valuable data. Small businesses frequently assumed that they were too small to matter to threat actors.

Now we know that’s not true.

Introduction

Text messaging has become one of the fastest and most familiar ways to communicate. For many professionals, of all ages, sending a quick text can be faster and easier than logging into a secure system or placing an encrypted call.

When you start involving sensitive information, however, that convenience quickly becomes a liability.