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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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Our modern world is extremely digitized; because of that, we constantly use Internet-connected devices, even when we’re on the go. As much as this blog has warned about the dangers of public WiFi networks and unknown USB cables, we know people still check our work emails on the train when big deadlines are coming up, or transfer some money to their checking accounts when they need a few extra bucks to make a purchase.

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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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Have you ever needed to turn a Word document into a PDF?

What about reducing the size of a file without compromising its integrity?

Or really needed to do anything with a file that required software you simply didn’t have?

Many people turn to online file converters and other websites that will give them what they need.

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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.

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Virtual private networks, more commonly known as VPNs, have long been touted as a more secure way to browse the Internet. They allow you to access the internet securely and anonymously, making it difficult for anyone to track your online activity.

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Whether you believe it’s the future or hope it’s a short-lived trend, you’ve probably heard of the Metaverse before. It’s a sort of virtual reality crossed with social media, and Facebook already plans to rely on the Metaverse in future updates to the platform…which makes sense, since Meta Platforms, Inc.