Movies and TV shows make it seem that all cyber attacks involve a hoodie-wearing computer wiz entering complicated commands at a lightning-fast speed to infiltrate heavily defended networks of high-profile organizations. The reality, as is often the case, is far less glamorous but just as alarming.

Organizations of all sizes feel the pressure to expand their digital footprint to increase their competitive advantage. However, they are struggling to find specific security talent to help them with the adoption of the latest information technology solutions because there is a growing security skills gap in the workforce that creates an irresistible opportunity for cybercriminals.

Losing a laptop is never fun, especially if you use it for work and store sensitive data on it. In such a case, the cost of replacing the laptop is the least of your worries because whoever finds the laptop could potentially have access to information whose unauthorized disclosure would cause far greater financial damage.

It almost seems that a month doesn’t go by without a massive data breach involving a vast quantity of personal information making the headlines. Indeed, organizations such as Equifax, Ashley Madison, Adobe, eBay, Heartland Payment Systems, or LinkedIn have all experienced the consequences of insufficient cybersecurity, and people all around the world have read about them.

A lot has been said and written about the importance of having a strong password strategy. Unfortunately, it seems that many password strategies need to be revised from the ground up because compromised passwords are responsible for 81 percent of hacking-related breaches, according to the Verizon Data Breach Investigations Report.

During the past several years, cybersecurity researchers have witnessed what can only be described as an explosion of ransomware targeting Windows users. Some of the most devastating ransomware attacks, such as WannaCry and NotPetya, infected hundreds of thousands of computers and brought down massive corporate networks.

With digital natives, people who have grown up with technology and are used to being constantly connected, entering the workforce in large numbers, the old mantra that people are cyber security’s weakest link have never been more accurate.

In recent years, the vast majority of data breaches have been caused by human error, and 78 percent of security professionals now believe that negligence among employees for security practices is the biggest threat to endpoint security there is.

Security researchers have discovered a new Android malware called DEFENSOR ID that snuck its way into the Google Play Store. Forensic analysis shows that the malware takes advantage of an Android device’s Accessibility Services to infiltrate the system and cause damage without being detected. To help you avoid this dangerous strain of malware, we’ve compiled […]

Organizations spend resources on keeping their technology and devices secure, but they often overlook one crucial piece of hardware: printers. Printers, just like computers and Wi-Fi networks, can be an entry point for hackers and a gateway to your business’s sensitive information. Here’s what you need to know about keeping your printers secure. What makes […]

Because of the global pandemic, work from home is now a necessity. This has increased the potential entry points for cybercriminals to infiltrate your network. Now more than ever, businesses need better cybersecurity protection. That’s why it’s important to choose the right antivirus software for your needs. If you’re in the market for one, consider […]