Robocalls are ever-prevalent, and the goal is often to get you to fork over some valuable personal information. Here are some tips for ensuring you avoid falling for vishing scams and accidentally giving attackers information that they can use against you.
Traveling comes with remarkable information security risk. Using a public Wi-Fi, public charging stations, and being ignorant to the conversations you may be allowing people to hear all pose threats to you and your employer. Learn the common pitfalls of travel security and how you can avoid being easily compromised.
Spear phishing is an attempt at gaining access to someone’s information using a very targeted and specific approach. It is a common occurrence in the U.S., and it happens virtually every day. Because of that, you should become familiar with the tricks that these criminals use to get people to fall prey to their attacks. Here are some tips for identifying a spear phishing email.
On July 11, 2019 Monroe College in New York City fell prey to a ransomware attack. The hackers are asking for payment of $2M (170 bitcoin) to release the network, files, and systems back to the control of the college. Read here to learn more about the incident and how to improve your security posture.
Data breaches are happening at a rapid pace and we are becoming desensitized to them. Both companies’ and individuals’ information can be affected by breaches. Here are some ways to increase your personal security and what to do if your info was caught up in a breach.
If your healthcare practice is transmitting data in a way that doesn’t comply with HIPAA regulations, you’re facing more than just potential fines. Behind every piece of data is a person who would be affected greatly if that data was leaked. Here are some ways that your practice can both be compliant and protect people.
Despite third-party risks accounting for nearly two-thirds of all data breaches, organizations still have a hard time either getting started managing their risk or doing it the right way. Because of this, we’ve made our spring 2019 Hacks & Hops about this very topic.
A data breach has a business impact that extends far beyond the responsibilities of your IT department. For this reason, organizations need to think about treating information security and cybersecurity like a business issue rather than an IT one. When preparing and approving an IT budget for your company for next year, think about the effects a data breach might have on your organization and why it’s important to build defenses against them.
Using similar and common passwords across multiple platforms makes it easy for hackers to access your accounts. The recent Dunkin Donuts breach is an example of this. Find out what happened and what you can do to prevent similar situations from happening to you and your business.
Like fishermen, cyber-attackers use methodical and well-researched techniques to bait their targets into giving them what they want. Find out what kinds of phishing there is out there, and how you can make sure you don’t end up out of water.
Manufacturing businesses are uniquely vulnerable to attackers. Their business models are hyper-affected by potential breaches. Take a look at how cyberteurs impact the manufacturing industry.
The politics of cybersecurity can make it challenging for governments to protect constituent data. Bipartisanship can limit our abilities to make decisions on spending money on security measures, despite its importance. This needs to change, and here’s why.