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CybersecuritySAP Releases Patches for Various Flaws
SAP, a leading business software company, recently released fixes for 19 bugs in its products.
April 3, 2023 2 min -
CybersecurityMicrosoft Patch Tuesday
Microsoft released on March 14, 2023, a security update that fixes at least 74 bugs in Windows and other software. Hackers are already attacking two flaws, including a very serious one in Microsoft Outlook.
March 28, 2023 3 min -
CybersecurityReduce the Risk of Business Email Compromise Attacks
Email threats have been around since the early 90s. But phishing techniques are much more sophisticated now than they were back then. One of the most successful and lucrative tactics is business email compromise (BEC). BEC scams have stolen over $43 billion from businesses worldwide between July 2019 and December 2021. Threat actors are making more money from it than ransomware.
March 23, 2023 3 min -
CybersecurityBot Malware is a Growing Security Threat
The internet has recently been buzzing with talk of AI chatbots changing the world.
March 23, 2023 1 min -
CybersecurityUS Government: Royal Ransomware Targets Critical Infrastructure
The United States government is alerting organizations about the Royal ransomware operation. The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and the Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) said in a joint advisory that the Royal ransomware gang poses an increasing threat to critical infrastructure of numerous sectors in the U.S.
March 18, 2023 3 min -
CybersecurityWhy You Should Use Multifactor Authentication?
If you log into any of your devices or apps with just a username and password, you're only using one piece of ID - or 'authentication factor'.
March 17, 2023 1 min -
CybersecurityDon’t Forget Your Phone When You Think About Cyber Security
Our phones contain a wealth of personal information.
March 14, 2023 1 min -
CybersecurityRansomware Attack on Dole
Ransomware is a threat businesses cannot afford to ignore. Such a cyberattack often blocks user access to systems until the perpetrator receives ransom. A recent cautionary tale is a ransomware attack on Dole Food Company.
March 11, 2023 2 min -
CybersecurityMinimizing Cyber Supply Chain Risks through Effective Vendor Selection
As a business owner, it's crucial to prioritize the security of your supply chain and choose vendors that are committed to implementing best-in-class defense measures. This is because supply chain attacks can exploit weaknesses within your supply chain to infiltrate systems and cause harm to your business and reputation.
February 21, 2023 3 min -
CybersecurityData Breach at GoTo: Encrypted Customer Information Compromised
On January 23, 2023, GoTo released a statement detailing an update to the ongoing data breach investigation. Business owners should pay attention to this incident and its implications for their security practices.
January 26, 2023 2 min -
CybersecurityCredential Stuffing Attack Strikes Norton LifeLock
Norton LifeLock, a leading provider of identity protection and cybersecurity services, recently experienced a data breach caused by a credential stuffing attack.
January 19, 2023 2 min -
CybersecurityWhat Are the Advantages of Implementing Conditional Access?
It seems that nearly as long as passwords have been around, they’ve been a major source of security concern. Eighty-one percent of security incidents happen due to stolen or weak passwords. Additionally, employees continue to neglect the basics of good cyber hygiene.
December 7, 2022 4 min -
CybersecurityNew Microsoft Report Details Latest Cybersecurity Threats
According to Microsoft's latest announcement, businesses should assess security measures to defend against evolving cyber-security threats.
November 10, 2022 2 min -
CybersecurityIf You Have Employees Working From Home, Here Are Three Things All Remote Employees Must Do Now To Prevent Your Company From Being Hacked
The last few years have seen countless companies going to a hybrid work model. According to a survey by Envoy over 77% of businesses have some full or part-time remote employees.
November 4, 2022 2 min -
Business OperationsWhat Should You Do to Reduce Risk When Your Mobile Device Goes Missing?
What Should You Do to Reduce Risk When Your Mobile Device Goes Missing?
October 26, 2022 5 min -
CybersecurityInsider Threats Are Getting More Dangerous! Here's How to Stop Them
One of the most difficult types of attacks to detect are those performed by insiders.
October 17, 2022 4 min -
Business Operations6 Important IT Policies Any Size Company Should Implement
Many small businesses make the mistake of skipping policies.
September 26, 2022 5 min -
CybersecurityUber Hacked Again
An unknown hacker, who claims to be eighteen years old, acquired administrative access to Uber's corporate network and proprietary internal tools on Thursday, September 15, 2022.
September 21, 2022 2 min -
CybersecurityHow To Protect Your Company With Cybersecurity Awareness
These days, companies spend significant sums of money to protect themselves from cyber criminals. The threat matrix is vast, and attacks can come from almost any quarter. That is why many companies not only spend heavily on antivirus software, but also on a wide range of tools that IT security professionals can leverage to intercept attacks "at the gates" and prevent attackers from ever breaching their defenses.
July 13, 2022 2 min -
CybersecurityMFA Fatigue Attack Targeting Microsoft 365 Users
Multi-factor Authentication offers added protection against unauthorized access to an application by prompting the intended user with a push notification or email in order to successfully log-in. Upon confirmation the user is granted access to the application.
February 23, 2022 2 min
