Approximately 2 in 5 survey respondents say they either “sometimes,” “rarely,” or “never” install software updates. One of the easiest ways to protect accounts and information is to keep software and applications updated. Updates are periodically released to fix software problems and provide security patches for known vulnerabilities. This Cybersecurity Awareness Month, don’t hit the…
Phishing attacks have become an increasingly common problem for organizations of all sizes and can be very difficult to spot. It’s important every individual stop and think before clicking on a link or opening an attachment and know how to spot red flags. Cybersecurity Awareness Month 2023 guidance provides the tools needed to recognize and…
In a recent National Cybersecurity Alliance survey, 57% of respondents said they have heard of multi-factor authentication (MFA), but many people don’t realize that multi-factor authentication is an incredibly important layer of protection in keeping accounts secure. This month, we’re showing others how easy it is to turn on MFA whenever possible. TIPS AND ADVICE…
As our online lives expand, the average user has gone from having just a few passwords to nowmanaging upwards of 100. That’s 100 unique passwords to remember, if you’re using strongpassword habits. Password managers can save users the trouble of having to remember multiplepasswords and make accounts safer by recommending strong, unique passwords and storing…
October is not just a month for Halloween costumes and pumpkin spice lattes; it’s also a time to don our digital capes and celebrate Cybersecurity Awareness Month. In today’s increasingly connected world, where our lives are intertwined with technology, the importance of cybersecurity cannot be overstated. So, let’s use this month to shine a spotlight…
“The Securities and Exchange Commission voted 3-2 to adopt new regulations that would require publicly traded companies to notify the government when their IT systems are hacked and periodically disclose details around their cybersecurity risk governance in public filings. The rules, first proposed in 2022, were adopted in a meeting Wednesday, and would compel businesses…
Digital threat actors are adopting evolving tactical behaviors, opting for different types of malicious attacks compared to previous years, according to SonicWall. Overall intrusion attempts were up, led by the highest year on record for global cryptojacking volume recorded by SonicWall, as threat actors shifted away from traditional ransomware attacks in favor of a stealthier…
“A cyber-attack on an NHS supplier has left two ambulance trusts serving millions of people without access to electronic patient records, it has emerged. Swedish healthcare IT firm Ortivus said in a statement that an attack on July 18 left affected UK customers using its hosted datacenter. “The electronic patient records are currently unavailable and…
Introduction In February 2023, a third-party security report was released, revealing some shocking findings about the current state of cybersecurity. The report, which was conducted by a team of cybersecurity experts, analyzed data from various industries and companies around the world. The findings are alarming, and they highlight the need for companies to take cybersecurity…
Artificial intelligence (AI) has the potential to revolutionize the field of cybersecurity by enabling computers to autonomously detect and respond to threats. With the ability to analyze vast amounts of data and identify patterns that may indicate a cyber attack is imminent, AI can help organizations to proactively defend against cyber threats and reduce their…
