There’s a reason large enterprises not only have IT departments, but increasingly now have entire cybersecurity teams as well. But as small businesses increasingly rely on digital systems themselves, they become more vulnerable to cyber threats. Small businesses also tend to be easier targets for hackers because they often lack the resources or expertise to secure their systems independently. While … Read More
Norton LifeLock breach: What happened and what you should do next
The recent data breach of Norton LifeLock and its password manager is a wake-up call for companies everywhere. Thousands of user records were exposed, including email addresses, passwords, security questions, and answers. The irony of a password manager being hacked is not lost on anyone, and it highlights the importance of being proactive in protecting sensitive information. So what exactly … Read More
The state of cybersecurity in 2023
Jen Easterly is the director for the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA). Recently, she gave a speech at CES that functioned sort of like a State of the Union, but for cybersecurity. Her comments reflect that the state of cybersecurity, most unfortunately, is “unsafe.” “We live in a world…of massive connections where that critical infrastructure that we rely upon … Read More
Lastpass hack proves how vulnerable we all are. Here’s how to fight back.
LastPass is one of the most popular password manager services out there. I love it and have used it for years. But even the most secure systems can be breached, unfortunately. To wit: Lastpass recently suffered a data breach that has raised concerns about the security of using such services. So, I want to explore the details of the hack, … Read More
AI — the 2023 cybersecurity trend to watch
We write about cybersecurity a lot on this blog… and with good reason. Cyber incursions are more prevalent, more expensive and more top-of-mind than ever before. Regardless of the line of business you’re in, you quite simply have to take preemptive measures to keep your company, your people and your data secure. And given how important cybersecurity is now and … Read More
Your VPN might not be as secure as you think on iOS
A VPN, or virtual private network, is a hallmark of good cybersecurity defense. Most companies utilize some form of VPN these days, and with good reason. As Kaspersky puts it, “VPNs encrypt your internet traffic and disguise your online identity. This makes it more difficult for third parties to track your activities online and steal data. The encryption takes place in real … Read More
Child nearly dies because of ransomware attack on hospital chain
Ransomware attacks can often feel distant, or impersonal. A shipping company has some logistics problems, or a regional publishing company loses access to its computers for a bit. While we know these can be devastating financially for businesses (especially for small- or medium-sized businesses who may not carry cyber insurance), it’s still… just business. But a recent story from NBC News shows how ransomware … Read More
Cloud providers moving to ban basic authentication
Basic authentication has been the first line of cyber defense for decades. For many individuals and companies, it’s been the only line of defense (probably for too long, honestly). Despite the warnings of countless IT and cybersecurity experts (including us), too many companies still rely exclusively on on basic authentication to protect their IT infrastructure, corporate IP, etc. To that … Read More
Company without cyberinsurance on the hook for $668k scam
Cyberinsurance is one of the most important protections your business can carry, full stop. No business can exist without insurance coverage of some kind, be it worker’s comp, commercial liability, etc. But one of the most important entrants to the insurance market is cyberinsurance. What was effectively nonexistent 15 years ago is now a mission-critical must have for basically every … Read More
The most successful phishing attacks… come from you
It’s a bit exhausting being an online person in 2022. Hyper-vigilance is the price we all have to pay to exist online or work online, which is a prerequisite for almost any business these days (at least in some form or fashion). But, there’s no end to spam emails, phishing emails, malware, ranomware, you name it. As an individual, some … Read More
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