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Imagine a busy restaurant suddenly bombarded with fake reservations, overwhelming the staff and leaving real customers waiting outside. That’s essentially what a Distributed Denial-of-Service (DDoS) attack does to websites and online services.
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Sick of getting spam emails? Tired of almost falling for scams?
Cybercriminals have only gotten smarter, and therefore more adept at tricking regular, and even security-aware, people into falling for their tactics.
Thankfully, technology has developed alongside cyber-threats to help protect our data.
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Did you know? The dark web packages and sells ransomware-as-a-service, known commonly as RaaS. The so-called “ransomware kits” include everything that the buyer needs to perpetuate an attack: from the ransomware code, ready to launch, down to the websites and forums they can use to publish stolen data.
Have you ever stopped to wonder… in our digital age, is your trusted technology more observant than you realize? Let’s dive into the world of digital surveillance!
As technology rapidly evolves, it’s blurring the lines between helpful monitoring and privacy invasion.
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Are you familiar with the California Privacy Protection Agency (CPPA)? The state agency currently oversees the California Consumer Privacy Act, a 2020 law which gave citizens more control over their data.
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Microsoft, one of the biggest technology corporations in the world, currently boasts over 1B users across their variety of gadgets, services and applications.
Tax season is around the corner, which means so are tax scams. Without fail, every year, individuals and business owners alike fall victim to tax scams, resulting in the loss of substantial amounts of money and sensitive personal data. According to the Better Business Bureau, taxpayers lost $5.7 billion due to tax scams and fraud in 2022 alone.
Technology can provide a strategic advantage for companies in every industry when properly utilized. However, one of the biggest issues small business owners face is overcoming some of the common tech obstacles that hinder productivity. These issues can range from minor inconveniences to serious threats that can permanently shut down a business.
“Know Ye That We Have Granted And Given License To Adam Robernolt and William le Sauvage…to annoy our enemies by sea or by land, wheresoever they are able, so that they share with us the half of all their gain.”
These were the words of King Henry III of England as he issued one of the first letters of marque, effectively employing private sailors to bolster his naval power and fill the royal coffers, all under the guise of lawful privateering.
What you are about to read is a real story showing you how a business can be devastated by cybercriminals in the blink of an eye. Most importantly, I’ll share several ways this could have been avoided. Make sure to forward this to anyone who might be making online payments and, better yet, your entire staff.
