What is "Malvertising"?The cyberattack technique known as malvertising or malicious advertising is starting to become a popular method of malware infection. Malvertising attacks are complex in nature and designed to be undetectable to unsuspecting users. The attacker...
Why you Should be Researching the Qualifications of your IT ProfessionalsHave you ever considered the possibility that you may be entrusting the fate of your cybersecurity to people with no real IT qualifications? Are you vetting your IT consultants before utilizing...
What is a Data Leak?A data leak occurs when private information is exposed to unauthorized parties because of internal errors. These errors are often caused by inadequate data security and sanitization, out-of-date technology, or undertrained staff. Data leaks can...
The Cybersecurity Performance Goals(CPGs) could become the baseline standard for cybersecurity negligence and possible future regulatory requirements. The CPGs are a set of cybersecurity best practices that IT owners and operators can implement to reduce the...
Beginning in July of 2023, the state of Connecticut will enforce the comprehensive data privacy law passed in June 2022. This law applies to certain businesses based in Connecticut and businesses that serve or produce products for Connecticut residents. THIS LAW...
Last week, the U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) announced the total ban for certain telecom and surveillance equipment from Chinese companies due to an “unacceptable” national security threat. The FCC explained that the companies present on the released...
Summary The devices we use daily offer us convenience and efficiency, but they can also be access points threat actors use to steal personal or private information. For every protection measure we take, cybercriminals are adapting and looking for ways to get around...
Security firm Atheniem has uncovered a new scam that uses the incredibly low-tech technique of sending a USB flash drive through the mail hoping that unsuspecting victims will plug it into their device. The package features legitimate-looking Microsoft Office...
Mobile initiatives are a top priority for many organizations as research shows that increases in mobility help improve operations and productivity. However, increases in organizational mobility typically result in an increase in the number of mobile devices that are...
Cybercriminals have started targeting a new demographic in recent years: travelers. When preparing for a trip, cyber security is probably the last thing on your mind. However, not taking cybersecurity into account while traveling puts both vacationers and business...
What is "Malvertising"?The cyberattack technique known as malvertising or malicious advertising is starting to become a popular method of malware infection. Malvertising attacks are complex in nature and designed to be undetectable to unsuspecting users. The attacker...
Why you Should be Researching the Qualifications of your IT ProfessionalsHave you ever considered the possibility that you may be entrusting the fate of your cybersecurity to people with no real IT qualifications? Are you vetting your IT consultants before utilizing...
What is a Data Leak?A data leak occurs when private information is exposed to unauthorized parties because of internal errors. These errors are often caused by inadequate data security and sanitization, out-of-date technology, or undertrained staff. Data leaks can...