Data has been referred to as the new “gold,” and we have seen the lengths people willingly subject themselves to mine both. However, data is exponentially easier to acquire. Where most data mining isn’t illegal and is taken from public sources, it is a mere step away from what hackers are looking for when they…
Microsoft users were up in arms on March 23rd, when what is supposed to be a regular part of its Azure and Microsoft 365 sign-on process experienced a widespread error. The Geolocation API was not working correctly, typically used to detect a user’s current location and signal the safe or unsafe use of features like…
Cyberattacks are happening roughly every 32 seconds worldwide. Without effective cybersecurity measures in place, your business is highly vulnerable to a security breach. One way to ensure that your computer network is protected is to run a penetration test, which is an authorized simulated attack to test the effectiveness of your cybersecurity. There are different…
The security landscape continues to change with the advent of cloud services and remote and hybrid work. As a result, creating one single firewall to protect a network is no longer enough. With employees logging in from anywhere, companies need a better way to control access to their critical data. One of the benefits of…
Gone are the days when cyberattacks only targeted large companies. As businesses of all sizes increasingly rely on data, smaller businesses are becoming targets, too. One of the latest challenges comes from botnets. Botnet attacks can cause immense damage to small businesses, even threatening their existence. Read on to find out how they can affect…
With almost everything in the world moving online, it’s no surprise that the risk of cyber threats has increased. Cybersecurity statistics show that the cost of cybercrime will reach $8 trillion in 2023 and increase to $10.5 trillion by 2025. One type of cyber threat that continues to take center stage in online security is…
The world economy, from corporations to small businesses, depends on the supply chain to efficiently move market goods and services. Unfortunately, a growing concern exists about cyberattacks causing massive global supply chain disruption.
In 2021, over 22 billion records were exposed in more than 4,100 publicly disclosed data breaches from major companies. By the third quarter of 2022, the number of exposed data records had risen 37% from the previous quarter to approximately 15 million. Cybersecurity threat prevention can no longer be accomplished with a good antivirus alone.
Smartphones, tablets, and laptops have become indispensable in people’s daily lives, with the average American spending approximately five hours daily on these devices. These devices keep you connected, help you navigate your days, purchase items, pay bills and store a plethora of data. Yet, while we’ve come to rely on these conveniences, we can’t forget…
Cybersecurity threats have become a major concern for businesses due to the devastating impact they can have. A successful attack can result in stolen customer data and financial losses and halt company operations. Therefore, businesses must be proactive to protect themselves from these threats, which is why any organization with computer operations needs a cybersecurity…