The year of 2023 marked a significant turning point for cyber-attacks with a variety of new cybersecurity threats, including the introduction and wide proliferation of AI (artificial intelligence), now in the hands of people who wish to do you harm and who are actively using it to find faster and easier ways to rob you, extort you or simply burn your business to the ground.
As January ushers in a new year of fresh starts and possibilities, there's a date on the calendar that holds immense importance in the world of IT and cybersecurity: January 28, celebrated as Data Privacy Day. This international observance serves as a reminder for individuals and businesses alike, emphasizing the critical values of privacy and trust.
Have you ever searched for a specific website but landed on a completely different one after misspelling a letter or two in the URL? This deceptive tactic is known as cybersquatting. This practice not only jeopardizes the online presence of businesses and individuals but also poses a significant challenge in the ever-evolving landscape of cyber security.
In today’s hyperconnected world, cyber threat prevention is a critical concern for individuals and organizations alike. However, as the digital landscape evolves, so do the myths and misconceptions surrounding cybersecurity. If you want to be protected, you have to understand what the real threats are and how you could be unknowingly overlooking them every single day.
Recently, the CEO of a very successful marketing firm had their Facebook account hacked. In just a weekend, the hackers were able to run over $250,000 worth of ads for their online gambling site via their account and removed the rightful owner as the admin, causing the firm’s entire Facebook account to be shut down.
The infamous Xenomorph Android malware, known for targeting 56 European banks in 2022, is back and in full force targeting US banks, financial institutions and cryptocurrency wallets.
The cyber security and fraud detection company ThreatFabric has called this one of the most advanced and dangerous Android malware variants they’ve seen.
Healthcare delivery has undergone a seismic shift with the advent of telemedicine, bringing an unprecedented level of convenience to patients and healthcare workers alike. However, as we embrace the benefits of telemedicine, we must also address the pressing need to ensure the same level of privacy and security in the digital realm as in traditional healthcare settings.
October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month (CSAM), presented by the National Cybersecurity Alliance and the Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), and this year marks its 20th anniversary. It’s the time of year when everyone, businesses and individuals alike, are encouraged to protect their digital assets and privacy and learn new tips for protecting themselves from emerging threats.
Have you started business planning for 2024? The last few months of the year can get hectic, between trying to close out the end of the quarter strong and mapping out your plan to ramp things up in the new year. One area that small business owners often skip over when creating their new year strategy is cyber security planning.
The holiday season is in full swing, which means so are the cybercriminals! While you’re making holiday gift lists, they’re plotting and scheming new ways to take advantage of unsuspecting online shoppers. Holiday phishing scams have become an all-too-common threat, targeting customers to steal personal information, financial data and even identities.
