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Tag: Cybersecurity
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Recent Cyber Insurance Trends Indicate Rates Will Skyrocket
Cyber insurance is intended to protect businesses from internet-based security risks, such as data loss, extortion, theft, hacking, and denial of service attacks — and
New Attack Asks Employees To Infect Work Computers for a Cut of the Ransom
Ransomware attacks are on the rise and as prevalent as ever. As they steamroll ahead, with cybersecurity teams and the government trying to stay one
Hacker Tracker | July In Review
Where are we in the world of cybersecurity? It’s easy to miss the cybersecurity threats and attacks happening right in our “backyard.” Our goal at
Are Internet-connected Consumer-grade Devices (IoT) Safe For Work?
Let’s start with a simple question for those that may not know: what are loT devices and why are we talking about them? loT stands
Warning: 43% of Recent Phishing Attacks Impersonate Microsoft
A new report by security solution vendor Barracuda was released detailing the targets of cybercriminal attacks and the evolution of spear-phishing attacks (reference). Want the
First Half of 2021 Report: 75% of Threats Delivered Via Email
While many aspects of cybersecurity continue to evolve, one area appears to remain the same: email is still the most popular way for malware and
As Firms Delay Replacing Old Hardware That Makes Them Vulnerable to Cyber Attacks, NSA Says New Legislation Is Needed
As US firms drag their feet on essential updates to reduce cyberattacks, an NSA official recently came out to say that more laws are needed
U.S. Offers Reward Up to $10 Million to Help Halt or Punish Ransomware Attackers
The current administration is stepping up in a big way to combat ransomware attacks in the U.S., a growing problem nationwide that is affecting every
1 in 4 Ex-employees Can Login to Past Employers Due to Shared Passwords
Believe it or not, many former employees can still access their old work accounts due to poor password practices by businesses nationwide. It’s an all-too-common
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