Monday, November 27, 2023Social engineering refers to a cyberattack method in which a cybercriminal preys on key human behaviors (e.g., trust of authority, fear of conflict and promise of rewards) to obtain unwarranted access to targets’ technology, systems, funds or data. READ MORE >>
Monday, November 6, 2023Quick response (QR) codes are a popular marketing, sales, payment and customer service tool for several businesses. However, as the presence of QR codes has become more prevalent, malicious actors have found ways to use them in phishing attacks and to spread malware. READ MORE >>
Monday, October 23, 2023 Cyber threats are an ever-present concern across businesses, non-profits and public entities with organizations of all sizes often targeted by advanced and evolving attacks. The annual Travelers Risk Index shows cybersecurity persistently remains a top concern. READ MORE >>
Thursday, July 20, 2023With cyber attacks becoming more frequent, there’s a growing chance that a business like yours will suffer a data breach or computer attack. It’s rare to find a small business that doesn’t conduct at least some of its transactions and communications online. READ MORE >>
Friday, June 16, 2023The past few years have seen artificial intelligence (AI) surge in popularity among both businesses and individuals. Such technology encompasses machines, computer systems and other devices that can simulate human intelligence processes. READ MORE >>
Wednesday, May 24, 2023Cyber incidents—including data breaches, ransomware attacks and social engineering scams—have become increasingly prevalent, impacting organizations of all sizes and industries. As such, here are 10 essential cybersecurity controls that organizations can implement to help manage their cyber exposures: READ MORE >>
Monday, May 22, 2023Cybersecurity risks are becoming increasingly severe, targeted and frequent across all sectors. However, nonprofits are particularly at risk since many organizations don’t have the funding to implement adequate cybersecurity protocols. READ MORE >>
Monday, April 17, 2023As cyber attacks become more and more common, protecting your data is increasingly difficult. In fact, a study from Juniper Research found that by 2023, cyber criminals are expected to steal an estimated 33 billion records. READ MORE >>
Monday, April 3, 2023Ransomware is any type of malicious software—also called malware—that infects a victim’s device or server and prevents the technology from working as it should or blocks access to certain data (e.g., confidential files or sensitive information) stored on such technology until the victim pays a ransom. READ MORE >>
Monday, March 13, 2023High-profile cyber attacks on companies such as Target and Sears have raised awareness of the growing threat of cyber crime. Recent surveys conducted by the Small Business Authority, Symantec, Kaspersky Lab and the National Cybersecurity Alliance suggest that many small business owners are still operating under a false sense of cyber security. READ MORE >>
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