If the software your organization used to close deals and pay employees unexpectedly went down and you had no idea when it would be fixed, what would you do? Could you continue doing business? How much money would you lose? Unfortunately, in June, this happened to over 15,000 US- and Canada-based car dealerships when two cyber-attacks occurred on the popular industry software provider, CDK Global.
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Experts approximate that social media is flooded with over half a million videos and voice deepfakes.
These images or videos create artificial, visual lookalikes to real people and edit them into puppeted scenes.
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In a shocking revelation, NationalPublicData.com, a Florida-based consumer data broker, has suffered a massive data breach that may be even worse than initially suspected.
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5 billion people send and receive SMS messages every day.
That means that over 62% of the world’s population is texting on a regular basis.
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Have you heard of your RAM? Do you know what it means?
No, not the sheep-like animal with horns…
RAM stands for Random Access Memory.
Cyberthreats are on the rise, and no business is immune. In fact, small businesses are often targeted because they often do not have the same robust cybersecurity measures that bigger companies have in place. However, by knowing what to look out for, you can take proactive steps to defend your business from these attacks.
Even with firewalls and anti-malware software in place, cybercriminals can still intercept your data if you don’t take extra precautions, such as using virtual private networks (VPN). Without a VPN, your business remains exposed to data theft and other serious security breaches.
Webcam hacking has become a serious issue in recent years. Hackers can gain access to your webcam without your knowledge, allowing them to monitor your activities, record private conversations or take compromising photos or videos. This invasion of privacy can have devastating consequences for individuals and businesses alike.
For years, cybersecurity relied on a fortress mentality. The perimeter – our firewalls and intrusion detection systems – acted as a digital castle wall, keeping the good guys in and the bad guys out.
These days, the IT landscape has transformed.
Cyber threats are diverse and constantly evolving. From traditional malware and phishing attacks to sophisticated nation-state cyber espionage, the threat landscape is vast. Ransomware attacks have surged, impacting critical infrastructure, healthcare, and financial systems.
