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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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The faster you can identify suspicious activity on your network, the faster you can respond to the threat actor. But then…do you know what to do to report the breach and kick start your company’s incident response plan?
Cybersecurity incidents are becoming more and more common, and it is essential to have an incident response plan in place.
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Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, commonly known as CFPB, is a government agency designed to protect consumers’ financial data. Recently, they experienced a data breach on a quarter-million customers. The incident ties back to an accidental email that shows just how dangerous insider threats can be.
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Smart cars kicked off the years in the headlines, but not for a good reason: A vulnerability was discovered in 16 major vehicle manufacturers, leaving millions of drivers potentially exposed. Since then, cyberattacks against major companies haven’t slowed down…and smart cars are still on the hook.
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Even if you’re not into coding, you’ve probably heard the term “open source” coding before. It’s what runs artificial intelligence bots like ChatGPT and protects some of your favorite password management apps, like Bitwarden.
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Since bursting onto the scene in November 2022, ChatGPT has changed the game for artificial intelligence bots. Gone are the days of ELIZA and SmarterChild, with a few generic responses and the ability to “remember” your favorite hobbies.
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Cyber-thieves love to use the names of big corporations in their phishing campaigns. If they’re spamming large swaths of people, then picking a disguise like Microsoft or LinkedIn increases the odds that more people will at least use these services.
Here’s a shocker: Facebook is being forced to pay a whopping $725 million in a settlement following a number of lawsuits claiming they violated users’ privacy. This is in addition to another class action lawsuit for $650 million for storing and collecting the biometric data of nearly 1.3 million Illinois residents without their knowledge or consent.
Your business data can get compromised in myriad ways, such as employees unwittingly visiting malicious websites and your computer getting infected with malware. But did you know that simply browsing the internet could also endanger your data? Fortunately, there are security measures that you can implement to ensure safe web browsing.
As a small- or medium-sized business (SMB) owner, you know that it takes a lot of resources to manage an entire IT system. You also know that managing your IT assets properly is crucial to the success of your company. But what you may not know is that there are ways to make this process easier.
