Hackers may have found another way of tracking you via seemingly harmless autocomplete passwords. Here’s what you need to know. Why auto-fill passwords are so dangerous Certain web browsers have integrated features that enable usernames and passwords to be automatically entered into a web form. There are also password manager applications that have made it […]
Hackers are known by the general public as cybercriminals, especially with so much news about nude celebrity photos beings released to the cloud, millions of customer information being stolen across many industries, and government agencies paying the ransoms hackers demand so that the former can regain access and control of their systems. However, did you […]
Email is an essential communication medium for individuals and businesses. But spam, or junk mail sent for advertising or nefarious purposes, has made it less reliable and a security risk. According to the latest statistics, spam accounts for 55% of email traffic, which is clearly alarming, as spam can be a barrier to productivity.
eCommerce is changing the business landscape. In the retail industry, specifically, it's making a significant impact on how people shop. Before, people had to have a physical store to sell things. But now, online shopping has become the new trend, and accounted for almost 10% of 2019 total retail sales in the United States.
Cybersecurity is a threat to businesses across industries. Sometimes, organizations invest in security software without realizing the risks that come with it. Here are compelling reasons why identifying threats before buying cybersecurity products is paramount. Uncover threats and vulnerabilities Every business should run a risk assessment to evaluate its current cybersecurity infrastructure. Doing so is […]
Let us ask you a question: how much do you trust your employees when it comes to keeping your data safe? You might trust them to some extent, but you may still be worried that they could be the cause of a future data breach.
And you would be right — insider attacks are actually one of the most dangerous cyberthreats to businesses today.
With over 150 million active subscribers, Office 365 is, unsurprisingly, on top of hackers’ minds. And now, hackers are using a technique that doesn’t even require users to give up their credentials. Learn how they do it and get protected. A phishing scam that harvests users’ credentials The latest cyberattack on Microsoft Office 365 involves […]
What comes into your mind when you hear about cyberattacks targeting retailers? Do you imagine a hacker infiltrating a store’s website and taking it offline? This might be true for some retailers, but it’s also important to know that even brick-and-mortar shops or streetside businesses that offer products and services to its customers face-to-face are also vulnerable to these attacks.
In the cybersecurity world, an insider threat is an individual or business partner who uses company data inappropriately. Today’s companies must take proactive steps to prevent insider threats, which is why we put together some tips and tricks. #1 Educate You must teach your team to recognize personally identifiable information (PII) and understand the financial […]
One step in the network security cycle you should never skip is security audit — doing so puts your business at risk of cyberattacks and data loss. Read on to understand how security audits can make or break your system integrity. Auditing and the security strategy Audits are necessary to maintain system integrity and uphold […]