Category: Cybersecurity

  • Protect Yourself: 8 Steps to Take When You Get a Notice Your Data Was Breached                 

    Protect Yourself: 8 Steps to Take When You Get a Notice Your Data Was Breached                 

    When it happens, you feel powerless. You get an email or letter from a business saying someone breached your data. It happens all too often today. Data breaches happen at banks, online sites like Facebook, and ecommerce stores. Not only that, but governments are also victims. This leaves things like your address, SSN, and credit…

  • Watch Out for Google Searches – “Malvertising” Is on the Rise!  

    Watch Out for Google Searches – “Malvertising” Is on the Rise!  

    There are many types of malware. One of the most common is called “malvertising.” It crops up everywhere. Including social media sites and websites. You can also see these malicious ads on Google searches. Two things are making malvertising even more dangerous. One is that hackers use AI to make it very believable. The other…

  • Cyber Experts Say You Should Use These Best Practices for Event Logging

    Cyber Experts Say You Should Use These Best Practices for Event Logging

    Today’s businesses are no stranger to the word cybersecurity. They are facing a growing wave of cyberattacks. These come from ransomware to sophisticated phishing schemes. How do you stand ahead of these threats? A strong cybersecurity strategy is essential. One crucial component of this strategy is event logging. It’s one that not every business owner…

  • 6 Simple Steps to Enhance Your Email Security

    6 Simple Steps to Enhance Your Email Security

    Email is a fundamental communication tool for businesses and individuals alike. But it’s also a prime target for cybercriminals. Cyberattacks are increasing in sophistication. This means enhancing your email security has never been more critical. Ninety-five percent of IT leaders say cyberattacks have become most sophisticated. Over half (51%) have already seen AI-powered attacks in…

  • Don’t Be a Victim: Common Mobile Malware Traps

    Don’t Be a Victim: Common Mobile Malware Traps

    Your smartphone is a digital wallet, communication hub, and personal assistant. All rolled into one portable device. It’s packed with sensitive data, from financial information to personal photos. This makes it a prime target for cybercriminals.  Mobile malware is often overlooked. People focus on securing their laptops or desktops. But they don’t pay as close…

  • 8 Tips for Safeguarding Your Gadgets While Traveling

    8 Tips for Safeguarding Your Gadgets While Traveling

    Traveling with technology has become a necessity. Whether for work, communication, or entertainment, we rely heavily on our devices. But traveling exposes these gadgets to various risks. Theft, damage, and loss are common concerns.  We’ve put together some helpful tips to mitigate the risk of any tech mishaps on your next trip. Follow these eight…

  • Digital Defense: Essential Security Practices for Remote Workers

    Digital Defense: Essential Security Practices for Remote Workers

    The rise of remote work has redefined the modern workplace. Gone are the days of rigid office schedules and commutes. But with this flexibility comes a new set of challenges – cybersecurity threats. Remote work environments often introduce vulnerabilities to your organization’s data and systems.  73% of executives believe that remote work increases security risk.…

  • AI Data Breaches are Rising! Here’s How to Protect Your Company  

    AI Data Breaches are Rising! Here’s How to Protect Your Company  

    Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly transforming industries. It offers businesses innovative solutions and automation capabilities. But with this progress comes a growing concern: AI data breaches. As AI becomes more integrated into our systems, the risks increase. The data it collects, analyzes, and utilizes becomes a target. A recent study on AI security breaches revealed…

  • Why Continuous Monitoring is a Cybersecurity Must

    Why Continuous Monitoring is a Cybersecurity Must

    Imagine this: you leave your house for vacation. You live in a shady neighborhood but feel confident your locks are secure, but you also don’t checkthem daily. Are they really locked and safe? A tiny crack or hidden weakness could have occurred. It’s a disaster waiting to happen. That’s the risk of neglecting continuous cybersecurity…

  • A Simple Guide to the Updated NIST 2.0 Cybersecurity Framework

    A Simple Guide to the Updated NIST 2.0 Cybersecurity Framework

    Staying ahead of threats is a challenge for organizations of all sizes. Reported global security incidents grew between February and March of 2024. They increased by 69.8%. It’s important to use a structured approach to cybersecurity. This helps to protect your organization. The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) created a Cybersecurity Framework (CSF).…