Cybersecurity Awareness Month: 4 Habits Every Workplace Needs
October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month, which makes it the perfect time to step back and look at how your business is protecting itself from today’s biggest digital threats. Here’s the reality: Most cyberattacks don’t happen because of some elite hacker. They happen because of sloppy everyday habits – like an employee clicking a bad link, […]
The Truth About Cybersecurity Every Business Leader Should Know
There are many common myths when it comes to cybersecurity, and, unlike harmless stories, these myths can leave you with gaping holes in your company’s cybersecurity defenses. Here are five common myths and the truth behind them. Myth #1: It Won’t Happen To Us. There’s a common belief among small and medium-sized businesses that they […]
Cyber Hygiene Isn’t Optional Anymore: How To Clean Up Your Risk
When it comes to protecting your business from cyberthreats, the basics (cyber hygiene) still matters. A lot. In fact, according to IBM’s 2023 Cost Of A Data Breach Report, 82% of breaches involved data stored in the cloud, and most of them could’ve been prevented with simple, foundational safeguards. That’s where “cyber hygiene” comes in […]
The Average Data Breach Now Costs $4.88 Million – How Much Would It Cost You?
You don’t have to be a big corporation to suffer a major cyberattack. In fact, small businesses are now the most common targets for cybercriminals. Why? Because they’re easier to get into – and more likely to pay up. And while a Fortune 500 company might be able to eat the cost of a breach, […]
Is Your Business Training AI How To Hack You?
There’s a lot of excitement about artificial intelligence (AI) right now, and for good reason. Tools like ChatGPT, Google Gemini and Microsoft Copilot are popping up everywhere. Businesses are using them to create content, respond to customers, write e-mails, summarize meetings and even assist with coding or spreadsheets. AI can be a huge time-saver and […]
Why Phishing Attacks Spike In August
You and your employees may be getting back from vacation, but cybercriminals never take a day off. In fact, data shown in studies from vendors ProofPoint and Check Point indicate that phishing attempts actually spike in the summer months. Here’s how to stay aware and stay protected. Why The Increased Risk? Attackers use your summer […]
Watch Out: Hackers Are Logging In – Not Breaking In
Cybercriminals are changing how they attack small businesses. Instead of breaking down the door, they’re sneaking in with a stolen key…your login credentials. It’s called an identity-based attack, and it’s becoming the top way hackers get into systems. They steal passwords, trick employees with fake e-mails or overload people with login requests until someone slips. […]
Alarming Ways Your Vacation Auto-Reply Might Be A Hacker’s Favorite E-mail
You set it. You forget it. And just like that, while you’re packing for vacation, your inbox starts automatically broadcasting: “Hi there! I’m out of the office until [date]. For urgent matters, please contact [coworker’s name and e-mail].” Sounds harmless, right? Convenient, even. Except…that’s exactly what cybercriminals love to see. Your auto-reply – the simple […]
A Rising Threat Every Business Owner Needs To Take Seriously
The Business Email Compromise (BEC) is quickly becoming one of the most dangerous cyberthreats businesses face. While these scams have challenged organizations for years, the introduction of advanced AI tools has made them more sophisticated – and far more dangerous. According to the FBI, BEC scams have accounted for over $55 billion in losses over […]