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Cyber security insurance: what is it and does your business need it?
No matter its size, any business is vulnerable to a cyber attack. In fact, 43% of breaches occur at companies with 250 employees or less. Of those organizations, 61% go out of business within the first year after the attack. One way to protect your business in the event of a cyber attack is to... Read More
What is a supply chain cyber attack?
A supply chain cyber attack (aka vendor email compromise, or VEC) is an email cyber-attack strategy targeting companies doing business in today’s global supply chain management measured in the tens of billions of dollars a year and growing. Read More
Accused of copyright infringement? It could be a phishing scam.
When using images found online, it’s not always 100% clear what can be used, how it can be used, and if accreditation is necessary. Read More
Today’s SMB cyber security MUSTS
Cyber threats are at an all-time high, and smaller organizations continue to bear the brunt of the assault for two main reasons. The good news for SMBs: it doesn't have to be this way. Read on, and I’ll tell you precisely what you can do now to reduce your attack profile and make your business less likely to get caught. Read More
10 ways to improve your website’s front end security
Increased reliance on digital devices has opened doors of opportunity for malicious actors to exploit web application vulnerabilities. Here we will look at the ten most common ways to improve front-end security to mitigate potential attacks and protect users from scams and getting hacked. Read More
Ransomware wars: to pay or not to pay
Although not a shooting war, ransomware cyber warfare has been raging out of control for years. It’s become top-of-mind with law enforcement, the insurance industry, and businesses both large and small. If you wake up one morning to find your business held hostage, there are two paths to choose from—pay the ransom or don’t pay.... Read More
Ransomware Explosion
Covid-19 changed everything about how we work. In a rush to get business operations moving quickly, many businesses overlooked vital security controls. The result? Ransomware is out of control. Read More
6 CEO Cyber Security Mistakes Being Made
Stop helping cyber-criminals steal from your company! We’ve had to learn new phrases this past year—spear-phishing, whale phishing, business email compromise, social engineering, Bitcoin ransom payments, zero-day exploits, and on and on. In 2020, successful CEOs and owners learned to pivot and deliver products and services to customers during global disruption. Now, CEOs need to... Read More
Business email compromise: Today’s MUST-know info
Business email compromise (BEC) is not the only flavor that modern cyber attacks come in, but it is the most common. It’s become even more insidious in this Golden Age of the Remote Worker. Read More
What you need to know about the FireEye and SolarWinds compromise
FireEye recently reported it had fallen victim to a major cyber attack. The attack is believed to be a state-sponsored attack pulled off by highly advanced professionals of operational security. Businesses everywhere need to take this as a warning sign that cyber attacks can happen to any business at any time. Read More
Are you vulnerable to Zerologon?
In August 2020, many businesses and users of Microsoft services received emails warning of the potential threat and urging users to update to the latest patch. Here we explain what you need to know about Zerologon and how to prepare for any changes. Read More
Ransomware prevention & response guide for businesses
Ransomware attacks are on the rise. Attackers are moving on from targeting individuals to more lucrative prizes such as government and healthcare organizations. Yet all industries should be on alert. We’ve included everything you’ll need in the guide to start improving your security posture and your IT hygiene. Read More
