College has changed since many of us were students. Years ago, we’d be shuffling from class to class, holding a single notebook and a pencil for scribbling down notes. There wasn’t as big a risk of photos or data being stolen online.
That’s no longer the case.
Cybercriminals know the easiest way to sneak under your radar is to pretend to be a brand you know and trust. These large companies have spent years on marketing, customer service, branding and consistency to build a trustworthy reputation, and hackers leverage this to go after you.
Back in May, the company MOVEit, a file transfer platform made by Progress Software, was compromised by a Russian ransomware operation called Cl0p. They used a vulnerability in Progress’s software that was unknown to exist at the time. Shortly after the attack was noticed, a patch was issued.
You’ve all heard the stats – small businesses are the #1 target for cybercriminals because they’re easy targets, with a recent article in Security Magazine reporting that nearly two-thirds (63%) of small businesses have experienced a cyber-attack and 58% an actual breach.
Passwords have become a regular part of our daily lives. We use them to access a variety of programs and apps for personal and work use. While some people may find the task of creating and updating passwords a bit tiresome, it is an essential practice, particularly for organizations that deal with sensitive client information.
Another day, another scam! A new wave of social media scams has emerged, targeting unsuspecting Facebook and Instagram users. Whether you use your page for personal or business use, this new con could affect you. In this article, you'll discover what this scam is, how to detect if hackers are targeting you, and how to avoid falling for it and potentially leaking your private information.
Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) has transformed business communication, thanks to its affordability, versatility, and state-of-the-art capabilities. And its popularity will only continue to rise. In fact, global VoIP services are projected to reach a value of $102.5 billion by 2026, increasing from $85.2 billion in 2021 at a compound annual growth rate of 3.8%, according to Research and Markets.
Healthcare practices must comply with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) when handling protected health information (PHI). However, maintaining HIPAA-compliance can be challenging because there are numerous rules and regulations to follow and keep track of.
Cybercriminals see legal firms as high-value targets mainly because they know that attorneys have access to sensitive data and have a reputation to uphold. And because many law firms now store and manage huge volumes of data in the cloud, it's much easier for cyberthieves to steal these.
If your small business has managed to patch every possible vulnerability and implement all the latest IT security solutions thus far in 2022, congratulations, that is a difficult undertaking! But as the new year rolls in, there will be new threats to watch out for.
