Companies — small- and medium-sized businesses, in particular — struggle to protect their data. For one, they make mistakes in the strategies they employ to protect their IT infrastructure. If your organization still does one or more of these bad security practices, act quickly to correct them. Open wireless networks With one main internet line […]
When it comes to cyberattacks, there’s a popular notion that large organizations are the only ones vulnerable. This is due to the belief that they have more data that is worthwhile to hackers. This isn’t exactly accurate, however.
In fact, identity intelligence firm 4iQ found that cybercriminals are targeting more small businesses, resulting in a significant increase in breaches from 2017. Verizon’s 2019 Data Breach Investigation Report (DBIR) affirms this, as the company found that 43% of security breaches involved small firms.
It pays to take extra precautions when surfing the web. We’ve compiled these three easy tips that can amp up your online security.
This Public Service Announcement (PSA) is an update and companion to Ransomware PSA I-091516-PSA posted on www.ic3.gov. This PSA contains updated information about the ransomware threat.
What is ransomware?
Ransomware is a form of malware that encrypts files on a victim’s computer or server, making them unusable.
Cybersecurity is one of the biggest challenges facing businesses today, and for good reason. Almost every week, there’s a new report of a serious data breach happening in the country. From a new strain of ransomware to a new type of phishing attack, cyberthreats are becoming more sophisticated by the day, which is why it’s vital to protect your business with the best cybersecurity tools possible.
These days, the security of various IT systems is constantly being called into question. From attacks on mobile devices to ever-increasing types of malware, many businesses are struggling to stay on top of their security. One of the best ways to stay protected is to be aware of common cybersecurity issues. To that end, here […]
Cyberattacks are on the rise in the United States, and certain industries are more susceptible than others. The financial services sector, in particular, are 300 times more likely to fall victim to cyberattacks than other industries. Within this sector, banks get the most attention from cybercriminals, but insurance companies have also suffered major cyberattacks.
We’ve come to rely on our smartphones to help complete daily tasks, and this has resulted in the need to recharge our phones multiple times a day. But when you’re far from your charger, public charging kiosks can seem like a good substitute. However, this can lead to an incident of “juice jacking.” If this […]
Over the last few years, different versions of ransomware have sprung up, all aimed at extorting money from your business. Before you even consider paying for the release of your data, the first thing you must always check is if there’s a free cure for the ransomware that infected your systems. The state of ransomware […]
The Facebook worldwide privacy scandal should have been a wake up call for all of us to revisit our social media privacy settings. We should be vigilant in keeping our personal information safe. Here are tips to keep your Facebook and Twitter accounts well-secured.