What if you discovered that all of the hard work, investments and time you’ve put into growing your business is at risk due to a failure of your outsourced IT company, or possibly even your well-meaning (but overburdened) IT department? If you were exposed to that level of risk, wouldn’t you want someone to tell you about it?
This article is that wake-up call.
There is one extremely common threat to our security that nearly everyone has witnessed but hardly anyone talks about – bad bots. These silent attackers are often thought of as annoying spam accounts posting computer-generated comments online. They are so common that most of us tend to scroll by them without noticing, but in reality, bad bots are much more dangerous, particularly for business owners.
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If you were hoping for a peaceful autumn devoid of cyberattacks, then sit down for some bad news: An Iranian hacker group is going after Microsoft Exchange Servers and an infamous vulnerability, ProxyLogon, to exploit target systems and steal extremely sensitive data.
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Hacking isn’t always a malicious attempt to prey on your systems and data. Sometimes it can be used for good!
No, seriously.
White hat hackers are ethical hackers who use their skills to improve security. They are often employed by organizations to test their security systems and identify vulnerabilities.
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Have you heard about the attack on MGM Resorts International?
On September 11, 2023 the major casino and hotel operator was hit by a serious and consequential cyberattack — and it all started with a ten minutes phone call. The attack forced the company to shut down its computer systems, disrupting operations at its properties across the United States.
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X, formerly known as Twitter, has been undergoing some big changes lately. A recent announcement will make big changes to X Blue, which is a subscription feature that enables those famous blue checkmarks and gives users access to other premium content.
A password is more than just an assortment of characters you’re required to enter in order to access your accounts. It is the first line of defense against potential threats and attacks. A weak password makes it easier for hackers or cybercriminals to gain access to your personal information, such as financial details or sensitive data.
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The United States Federal Communications Commission, more commonly known as the FCC, is trying to patent what they call the U.S. Cyber Trust Mark. It will go along with their “cybersecurity labeling program.
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There are all kinds of applications that you can, and might already have, installed on whatever device you’re reading this on!
If it’s a laptop or desktop computer, you might have programs like Microsoft Office, Spotify, Slack, and even games like Minecraft or the Sims.
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Google is headed to court again, this time embroiled a class action lawsuit that alleges Google misled Chrome users into believing that their Incognito searches were safe from the company’s infamous web tracking software.
