In this day and age, data privacy is imperative for any business that collects or uses personal data — especially as more and more countries and US states pass data privacy legislation. When the California Consumer Privacy Act went into effect on January 1, 2020, over half a million organizations had to update or create […]

There are millions of malware in existence, with new ones being developed by the minute. This is terrible news for anyone who stores personal information online — which is basically everyone in the world today. Learn how you can avoid being a victim of a watering hole attack, one of the most common ways cybercriminals […]

Email phishing continues to be a threat despite the fact that more people than ever are aware of it. This is because cybercriminals have gotten creative with it, using sophisticated social engineering techniques to dupe people into giving up their personal information.

“Know thine enemy” — it means to get to know them and their motives. In this blog, we take a close look at the five types of dangerous hackers, what their motives are, and how they operate. Script kiddies In terms of skill, script kiddies (or skids, for short) are at the bottom of the […]

Ransomware is a big threat to modern organizations of any size. Unfortunately, small- and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) may not have enough financial resources to fully protect themselves from attack. But this doesn’t mean that SMBs cannot do anything to secure their networks.

Do IT security terms like “phishing” and “intrusion protection” sound extremely foreign to you? If so, it’s time you familiarize yourself with these and other common cybersecurity terms. By learning these basic concepts, you’ll be more aware of the depth and scope of online dangers and, hopefully, be better prepared to deal with them.

Phishing is a type of cybercrime in which attackers — called phishers — contact their targets by email, phone call, or SMS to lure them into providing sensitive information. Phishers usually pose as representatives of a legitimate organization — such as a bank or medical provider — to try to lull victims into a false […]

Most businesses nowadays lean heavily on their social media presence to augment their marketing and advertising efforts. But social media is not without its dangers. Internet crime is on the rise, and cyberattackers are finding novel ways to exploit the growing online footprint of many companies.

Never let your guard down when you’re on social media! Malicious hackers are becoming better at stealing your personal information, so keep these reminders and tips in mind to remain safe while you’re on platforms like Facebook and Twitter. Lock screens exist for a reason Always lock all your devices as soon as you stop […]