As artificial intelligence has become commonplace, its rise has brought both opportunities and challenges. While AI enhances various aspects of our lives, it also introduces new threats in the realm of cybersecurity.
AI-driven cyberattacks have become increasingly sophisticated, thereby making it essential that we all adopt robust security measures. One of the most effective ways to defend against these threats is through basic cyber hygiene.
Phishing scams are the most common origin of data breaches. Threat actors convince their victims to send money or private information, usually spurred by false promises, threats, and forming a more personal relationship.
A major targeted and dangerous version of phishing is spear-phishing. Unlike generic phishing, which casts a wide net, spear-phishing targets specific individuals by using personal details to make scam messages more believable. With the advent of AI, these attacks have become even more efficient and dangerous.
On February 21, 2025, hackers from North Korea’s Lazarus Group executed the largest cryptocurrency heist in history, stealing $1.5B in Ethereum tokens from Bybit, a Dubai-based cryptocurrency exchange. The hackers exploited vulnerabilities in Bybit’s cold wallet infrastructure and used phishing attacks to gain access and download malware.
When you think about cyberattacks, you might envision a lone hacker behind the screen or a small group of criminals working together toward a larger, nefarious purpose. Yet some of the most sophisticated threats today come from nation-state actors.
Your phone buzzes…then again..and again. Login request after login request—until you finally approve one just to make it stop. That’s exactly what hackers want!
It’s already been a busy year for cyber-crime. Ransomware fees average at record highs. Artificial intelligence speeds the creation and hones the efficiency of malware attacks. The average data breach now costs over $5M.
Your employees might be the biggest cybersecurity risk in your business – and not just because they’re prone to click phishing e-mails or reuse passwords. It’s because they’re using apps your IT team doesn’t even know about.
This is called Shadow IT, and it’s one of the fastest-growing security risks for businesses today.
If I asked you to name the biggest cybersecurity threats in your office, you’d probably say phishing e-mails, malware or weak passwords. But what if I told you that your office printer – yes, the one quietly humming in the corner – could be one of the biggest vulnerabilities in your entire network?
It sounds ridiculous, but hackers love printers.
Planning a vacation this year? Make sure your confirmation e-mail is legit BEFORE you click anything!
That’s right, summer is right around the corner and cybercriminals are exploiting travel season by sending fake booking confirmations that look nearly identical to e-mails from airlines, hotels and travel agencies.
A client recently asked me, “What mistakes do you see business owners making the most when it comes to IT and cybersecurity?”
Oh, where to begin…
After years of working with businesses of all sizes, the biggest mistake I see time and again is treating IT and cybersecurity as an afterthought.
