Ransomware authors are pivoting their attacks from individuals to government entities and health care institutions, causing a threat to public safety. Traditionally, crypto ransomware targeted individuals and encrypted their personal data and files as a form of extortion for hundreds of dollars. Ransomware has evolved to target businesses and government agencies for much larger financial…
7 Identity Mistakes Hackers Want You to Make
“Hackers”Like most criminals, hackers look for opportunities and weak targets. A hacker doesn’t usually have a specific target in mind. Instead, they want to look for companies that have weak identity and access management: Companies that are vulnerable to their attack. But what are they looking for? What is the corporate equivalent of a “broken…
How to Avoid Coronavirus Phishing Scams
Phishing Scams : The news about the coronavirus pandemic gets a little more frightening with each passing day. The death toll in China has risen to the hundreds and a growing number of countries are closing their borders to travelers from at-risk areas. There’s suddenly a global shortage of surgical masks. And as with almost…
Is Your Business Prepared for a Security Breach?
A data breach can devastate your business and have real financial and reputational impact. Unfortunately, every organization will experience some type of security event. This could be from an outside attack or from the internal mishandling of sensitive data. Research suggests that the average cost of a data breach is upwards of $3.8M after remediation efforts, fines,…
HOW TO IDENTIFY A DANGEROUS EMAIL
With billions of emails sent every day, there’s a huge opportunity for malware and viruses to find their way into your inbox. While the percentage of emails containing dangerous attachments is relatively low at 2.3 percent, keep in mind that translates to millions of emails. The best defense against malicious content delivered to your inbox is knowing…
SETTING UP A NEW COMPUTER
You’ve purchased a new computer and are feeling excited about opening the box. But before you even switch the on button be sure to read this guide so you know how to to optimize your PC and get your new computer running to the best of its ability. 1. Enable Windows updates Try not to…
Why you should think twice before paying a ransomware demand
Cyber criminals operate outside of the law. There is no guarantee that if you pay the ransom, you will actually receive the promised decryption tool. Moreover, there is no guarantee that the decryptor tool will work. According to a report by the CyberEdge Group, 38.9% of businesses affected by ransomware paid the ransom but lost their…
Why Your Passwords Aren’t Strong Enough
Do you use the same passwords for everything? Or do you have a couple that you interchange? If the answer is yes, you’re not alone. Most people aren’t aware of how important it is to protect yourself against cyber-attacks. Over the last couple of years, there has been a huge rise in cybercrime, and it’s…
What Is Endpoint Protection, Why Do You Need It?
Today’s enterprises must keep pace with technology to protect their assets—especially any confidential data—from cyber threats. But this is becoming increasingly difficult due to the number of devices that connect to an organization’s network. This raises notable concerns over endpoint protection. Endpoint protection—also known as endpoint security—refers to the security measures taken to address threats…
HOW TO TRANSFER IPHONE PHOTOS TO COMPUTER IN 5 EASY STEPS
In recent years, iphones have become the preferred way to take photographs. In fact, 85% of photographs are taken on smartphones. Industry leaders, like Apple, have taken note and have enhanced their camera on the latest models of the iPhone. Apple’s key selling point on the iPhone 11 Pro Series is the triple-system camera. With updated portrait…
