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CybersecurityBack To School! The 4 Cybersecurity Trainings You Must Do With ALL Employees
It’s back-to-school season! Soon, our kids will return to the classroom, where they will relearn the information from the prior school year to ensure that they were able to retain that knowledge. There’s nothing wrong with needing a refresher, and this is true for both students and your employees.
August 24, 2022 3 min -
CybersecurityPasskeys Are Set To Take Over Passwords
Nobody likes using passwords. And they might be gone in the near future. Apple is the first company to introduce Passkeys this fall. Here's an explanation of what Passkeys are and how they work.
August 23, 2022 1 min -
CybersecurityIoT Security With Microsoft Defender
The Internet of Things (IoT) has seen explosive growth in recent years.
August 23, 2022 2 min -
CybersecurityHackers Use VoIP Systems To Install PHP Web Shells
Security researchers at Unit 42, a division of Palo Alto Networks, have been tracking the efforts of a massive campaign aimed at Elastix VoIP telephony servers.
August 22, 2022 2 min -
CybersecurityApple Users Will Want To Update As Soon As Possible
Do you own a device running macOS Monterey 12.5.1, or iOS/iPadOS 15.6.1? If so, you'll want to download and install the latest patches as soon as possible. Apple recently released a small but critical security update aimed at fixing a pair of serious vulnerabilities that could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code on an unpatched device.
August 19, 2022 2 min -
CybersecurityRaspberry Robin Worm In Hundreds Of Windows Networks
Analysts at Red Canary Intelligence have recently spotted a Windows worm on hundreds of networks belonging to a wide range of organizations around the world.
August 18, 2022 2 min -
CybersecurityThis ONE Person Can Sink Your Company
It’s not just cybercriminals who hack into networks and steal data.
August 17, 2022 3 min -
CybersecurityWhat Is Phishing Scam And What Are The Warning Signs To Look Out For?
1 out of every 99 emails is a phishing scam. And 25% of them make it past security filters and into your inbox.
August 16, 2022 2 min -
CybersecurityTwilio Data Breach Happened Via Employee Smishing
Twilio is the Cloud Communications Company. They are the latest to fall victim to a data breach.
August 13, 2022 2 min -
CybersecurityOpenSea Warns Users Of Phishing Attacks From Data Breach
Are you a fan of NFTs? If so, you've probably heard of OpenSea, which is the largest marketplace for non-fungible tokens.
August 12, 2022 2 min -
CybersecuritySecret Twitter Accounts Are Not What You Think
Do you have a Twitter account? Have you been patting yourself on the back while assuming that your identity was a secret, allowing you to ply the waters of Twitter in anonymity?
August 10, 2022 2 min -
CybersecurityMalware Is Targeting Small Office And Home Office Routers
Researchers at Lumen's Black Lotus Labs recently spotted evidence of a highly sophisticated and tightly targeted campaign aimed at SOHO (small office/home office) routers across both Europe and North America.
August 9, 2022 2 min -
CybersecurityHow To Avoid Phishing Scams
A new phishing scam has emerged, and it uses a powerful psychological tactic to trick you into disclosing your login information.
August 9, 2022 1 min -
CybersecurityHackers Are Stealing Facebook Accounts With Malicious Messenger Bots
Researchers at Trustwave have shed light on a recently discovered phishing campaign revolving around Facebook Messenger bots.
August 5, 2022 2 min -
CybersecurityFake Copyright Infringement Emails Used To Spread Malware
Hackers found a new way to slip malware past your defenses. Researchers around the world have spotted a curious new campaign designed to scare victims by sending them emails warning of copyright infringement.
August 4, 2022 2 min -
CybersecurityAndroid And iOS Network Protection Added With Microsoft Defender
Recently, Microsoft added a new feature for Microsoft Defender for Endpoint (MDE) which has fans of the product cheering.
August 2, 2022 2 min -
CybersecurityWordPress NinjaForms Plugin Was Force Updated Due To Vulnerability
Do you run a WordPress site? Do you also use the popular forms design and management plugin called NinjaForms? If you answered yes to both of those questions, be aware that NinjaForms was recently found to have a critical security flaw.
July 29, 2022 2 min -
CybersecurityWhy Your Business Needs to Prepare for Cyber Incidents
As the world becomes more digital, so do the risks of conducting business online. Cyber incidents can happen to any business, regardless of size or industry, and can have serious consequences.
July 29, 2022 4 min -
CybersecurityVoicemail Phishing Attacks Called Vishing Are On The Rise
While "vishing" is by no means a new threat, it's not something that has ever happened with sufficient frequency to get most people's attention. So, if you haven't heard the term before, you're not alone.
July 28, 2022 2 min -
CybersecurityBalancing a Proactive and Reactive Approach to Cyber Incidents
A cyber incident is a type of security event that can harm a business like yours. Ranging from data breaches and system failures to malware attacks and phishing scams, these incidents can hinder productivity, revenue growth and customer satisfaction.
July 28, 2022 4 min
