How Ransomware Is Changing
You know it, you fear it and you may even have experienced it: The particularly vicious kind of malware that we know as ransomware. All kinds of cyber threats pose a problem for any business with a vested interest in…
How Much Does Your Smart Phone Know?
The Internet of Things, colloquially known as the IoT, refers to handheld devices like phones and tablets that you use to get online whenever you’re away from your computer. Even television comes as a Smart TV now; IoT is everywhere….
The Dark Web: What Is It and How Can I Keep My Information Safe?
The dark web is another name for that seedy underbelly of the internet, where vendors can sell and customers can browse for items that you wouldn’t be able to obtain through more scrupulous means. Whether it’s buying ransomware kits to…
World’s Biggest Darknet Marketplace Shuts Down
Hydra Market, one of the biggest hubs on the Dark Web for illicit activity, was recently dismantled by US and German investigators that worked together to bring down what used to be the world’s biggest dark cyber-marketplace. What is a dark marketplace…
Is Your Security Awareness Training Up to Snuff?
Cybersecurity threats can take many forms and target any individual within an organization. Although high-level security access would be ideal for the hacker, it’s regardless effective to crack the passcodes for more accessible employees, who probably have lower levels of…
What Threat Do Cyberattacks Pose to Small Business?
More attention has been paid to cybersecurity efforts in recent years. From the Cybersecurity Act of 2021 to greater investments in technology and innovation, we’re finding ways to invest in online safety. While you may think that ransomware only hits…
How Cyber Insurance and Cybersecurity Work Together
Many companies are already engaged in some kind of cyber-threat management preparedness, whether it’s engaging with stronger defense mechanisms, or shoring up fast and efficient responses when breaches happen. Cybersecurity practices like risk assessments and penetration tests can prevent breaches…
Could Your Business Lose All Its Data?
Many bad actors that breach into your system will do so with the intent of stealing files, unleashing ransomware or compromising accounts. A dangerous, data-wiping malware made for destruction is now at the forefront of cybersecurity experts’ minds after some…
Ransomware on the Dark Net
In recent years, ransomware has become more and more of a threat to businesses of all sizes, from small companies to huge corporations. It’s not only because cybercriminals see the benefit of a payday on top of whatever they can…
Why Employees Are Lax About Cybersecurity (And What to Do About It)
As more businesses see the benefits of regular cybersecurity training, employees may notice an uptick in phishing tests and awareness meetings. Yet despite these becoming more common, you may notice that people’s performances tend to slip over time, or maybe…