Why You Should Never Pay A Ransomware Fee

Introduction

How much do you know about ransomware?

It’s one of the most rampant threats to our private data today, and the damage to our systems can be catastrophic if we don’t have the proper cyber-defenses in place. Secure and reliable backup systems can be integral to recovering from such an attack.

How to Outsmart Insider Threats

Introduction

Insider threats are evolving in sophisticated ways, and they continue to pose significant risks to our workspaces today. Whether it’s a coworker forgetting to lock the drawer housing the most important contracts, a third-party vendor unknowingly bringing malware into the company network, or a threat actor posing as your I.T. guy to directly steal company secrets, insider threats are extremely dangerous to your personal data!

3 out of 4 organizations are moderately to extremely vulnerable to insider attacks, and these incidents are becoming more frequent.

What Happens in the Downtime During a Data Breach

Introduction

Cyber-threats cause long-term costs and repairs to your reputation…but you might face immediate consequences while the breach is happening too.

When cybercriminals target critical infrastructure in our society, they are actually going after everybody with information stored in their database.

The Role of Firewalls in Network Security—and Why They Matter to You

Introduction

In our daily digital lives, whether we’re banking online or catching up with friends, there’s a lot happening behind the scenes to keep our devices and data safe. A major player in this protection is the firewall.

Even if you’re not in a tech role, understanding what a firewall does and why it’s important can help you make smarter choices to stay secure online, both at work and at home!

What Is a Firewall?

Think of a firewall as the security guard for your network.

How Fraud Took Down AT&T

Introduction

Did you hear about the AT&T incident that happened in early 2024? A port-out cyberattack made a group of sophisticated fraudsters who managed to hijack the phone numbers of dozens of customers with reportedly high net worth. By gaining control of these numbers, the fraudsters intercepted multi-factor authentication codes to access the victims’ financial accounts, primarily focusing on cryptocurrency holdings.

Data Privacy Day: How To Protect Your Business From Costly Data Breaches

January 28 is Data Privacy Day, a global reminder of just how vital it is to keep sensitive information secure. For business owners, “data privacy” is more than just a buzzword; it’s a critical part of protecting your bottom line.

Data breaches cost businesses an average of $4.35 million in 2023, according to IBM’s Cost Of A Data Breach report, and that number is only going up.