Recently, the CEO of a very successful marketing firm had their Facebook account hacked. In just a weekend, the hackers were able to run over $250,000 worth of ads for their online gambling site via their account and removed the rightful owner as the admin, causing the firm’s entire Facebook account to be shut down.

The infamous Xenomorph Android malware, known for targeting 56 European banks in 2022, is back and in full force targeting US banks, financial institutions and cryptocurrency wallets.

The cyber security and fraud detection company ThreatFabric has called this one of the most advanced and dangerous Android malware variants they’ve seen.

Remote work has become the norm, and it brings a host of benefits to both employees and employers. However, working outside of a traditional office environment introduces unique security challenges. Fortunately, there are steps you can take to improve your and your employees’ cybersecurity while working remotely.

Meeting peoples’ wants is a central tenet of business in every industry. To do this, you must collect and analyze customer data. But the means by which you obtain this data cannot be in breach of privacy laws, as that would risk legal, financial, and reputational consequences.

Businesses operate in a volatile world where unforeseen events such as cyberthreats and natural disasters can strike at any moment. To ensure your company’s survival, it’s essential to have the following business continuity strategies in place.

Back up your data

The most effective way to ensure business continuity is to back up your data regularly.

While the Android operating system’s open-source nature makes it popular among users and developers, it also makes it more susceptible to malware attacks. Fortunately, there are simple steps you can take to remove malware from an infected Android device.

As a business owner, you’re always searching for ways to streamline your workflow and increase productivity. One way to boost efficiency is by optimizing your computer’s performance. Whether you’re already a Windows 11 user or just planning to upgrade, these tips will help you get the most out of your operating system and save precious time.

Introduction

Cybersecurity and cyber-compliance go hand in hand, and they’re much more than just buzzwords that you may have heard at work!

Keeping your most private data secure is not only important to your job; it’s mandated by law in many industries and important to the people whose personally identifiable information you manage and maintain.

Introduction

When you hear about the Red Cross, what first comes to mind? Is it donating blood and plasma? Is it disaster relief and recovery? Do you have some kind of personal story that goes along with the organization?

So in many ways, it makes sense that a threat actor who relies on social engineering techniques would try to capitalize on the Red Cross’s good reputation to trick victims into sharing personal information.

Introduction

Private health information, better known as PHI, refers to all of that confidential patient data stored within health organizations’ physical and digital systems. Although PHI laws initially referred to verbal communication and physical
documents, the onset of the digital age guaranteed swift legislation aimed at covering that digital gap—for instance, the widely recognized Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) law of 1996.

If you work for a healthcare organization, or even occasionally contract with one (as a lawyer or tech support might), then you know just how important and confidential the data on your systems really is!

PHI on the Dark Web

PHI is one of the most valuable types of data on the dark web.