Factoring in the Human Element of Cybersecurity

Introduction

When it comes to cybersecurity, we often rely on our IT experts and installed software to protect our systems from digital threats. From tech support to firewalls, password managers, multi-factor authentication, and antivirus software…the list of tools and people that we rely on to stay safe online goes on and on!

In the midst of all of this, we can sometimes forget that we, too, play a critical role in keeping our systems and networks safe.

Why Hackers Love the Holidays

Introduction

The winter holidays are here. Snow is in the air, and so is that magical feeling. The comfort and warmth of blazing fireplaces, delicious food, and loved ones all around bring us the kind of joy and comfort we only associate with the colder months of the year.

Is Google Wiretapping Your Calls?

Introduction

In October 2023, a class-action lawsuit was filed against Google alleging that the company’s “human-like” customer service product powered by generative artificial intelligence (AI) wiretapped customers without their knowledge or consent.

Injecting More than Just Vaccines: Prompt Injection Attacks Run Rampant

Introduction

How much do you rely on artificial intelligence?

While threats and vulnerabilities aren’t new to AI machines, they’re generally considered an advanced and reliable technology (with the exception of pulling from biased or outdated content, not to mention the plagiarism lawsuits).

Put simply, a large language model (LLM) is a type of artificial trained on a massive amount of text data.

Scattered Spider Skitters Back Onto Scene

Introduction

No…not the kind with eight legs and eyes!

Scattered Spider is a threat group that has been operating since at least 2022. They target large companies for huge sums of money…and they’re back in the headlines after the U.S. government put out an advisory about staying safe from Scattered Spider.

Money Goes Even More Digital

Introduction

What is the digital Euro?

This is a question on a lot of Europeans’ minds these days, as the conglomerate of international alliances known as the European Union (EU) continues developing a digital currency issued and backed by the European Central Bank.