The first and foremost reason behind introducing new cybersecurity regulations is the ever-evolving threat landscape. Cyberattacks have become more sophisticated and prevalent, targeting everything from personal data to critical infrastructure. With the rise of ransomware attacks, data breaches, and state-sponsored cyber espionage, a wealth of new official cybersecurity regulations exist on state, national, and global…
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is rapidly changing the world, and cyber security is no exception. AI is being used to develop new and innovative ways to detect and prevent cyberattacks. However, at the same time, it has also created new cybersecurity risks that business owners must be aware of. Artificial intelligence and cyber security already have…
In today’s digital age, where technology has become an integral part of our lives, we must also remember the dangers that come with it. Threats of cyberattacks or worse are not only concerns for business owners and adults but our children too. You must know how to safeguard your children, who spend countless hours using…
In an increasingly digital world, the threat of hackers accessing personal information is a constant concern. So, how do hackers hack your information? While we know some common tactics, such as phishing emails and data breaches, they employ lesser-known methods to access sensitive data too. From mobile game apps to infected USB drives, there is…
Security researchers report that over 700 organizations fall victim to social engineering attacks yearly. Social engineering uses psychological methods to trick people into disclosing private information or allowing unwanted access. Human error accounts for 95% of all cybersecurity breaches, which is why employees are the primary target. From opening up an email, responding to a…
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…