Since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, cybercrime has both become more sophisticated and more commonplace, compromising the data of individuals and organizations alike. Though there is no one golden rule to cyber hygiene, there are several key things that you can do to further ensure your network’s safety. Enable multi-factor authentication (MFA)- MFA […]
Category: Cyber Security
Never Pay to Get Your Data Back
Ransomware attacks have been on the rise for years. The software necessary for these attacks are more sophisticated, anonymous currencies like Bitcoin are more prevalent, and companies are collecting more data, creating a perfect storm for bad actors looking to make money off of security lapses. These scams take several forms. The group could lock […]
Does Remote Work Impact Security?
Remote work has become a way of life for so many of us. It makes a lot of things harder. Communication, focus, and task management have all become more difficult. One of the things hardest hit by remote work is our online security. An overall increase in teleworking makes it harder for companies and workers […]
Disney + Accounts Hacked And on Sale For $1
Disney’s new demand streaming service has been available for less than two weeks and it did not take long before hackers were able to compromise the streaming service and posted hacked accounts on sale for as little as $1. According to several news sources, the extremely popular Disney + service amassed over 10 million subscribers […]
Why organizations should be concerned with their vendor’s cyber security standards
While it is important to maintain a high level of cyber security for your organization to protect your customer’s data, it is equally as important to ensure the vendors you are doing business with are demonstrating the same commitment to security. A recent article provides some of the threats associated with third-party hacks and how to […]