Did you know that 93% of data breaches could have been avoided? Everyone should be interested in this somewhat shocking statistic because cyber threats and data security remain primary concerns among virtually every organization, regardless of size, industry or purpose. It’s true that some cyber...
Virtually every aspect of our personal and professional lives is password protected. Forgetting your password is like forgetting where you parked. You’re stuck. With so many passwords to remember, we try to make passwords easier to remember by taking shortcuts. Though some are clever, many...
Business Email Compromise (BEC) attacks are sophisticated scams that compromise legitimate business e-mail accounts to conduct unauthorized fund transfers. These attacks are also called ‘whaling’ because they are similar to phishing, but on a larger scale. BEC attacks have grown in popularity in recent years,...
Cyber security has become a game of cat and mouse. Security evolves and criminals adapt. Or is it the other way around? Either way, cyber threats pose a significant risk to businesses. And, according to the McAfee Labs 2016 Threats Predictions Report, businesses should be...
We hope you took time during National Cyber Security Awareness Month (October) to think about cyber security. Existing and emerging cyber threats can compromise business networks, devices and data. They can even jeopardize the success and existence of any business. Though 2015 will soon be...
We hoped Anthem's January data breach would be the last large-scale event of 2015. Our hopes were dashed by the Office of Personnel Management's massive breach that exposed personal information of more than 20 million current, former and prospective federal employees and contractors. This is...
Businesses and individuals affected by data security breaches often face a long and expensive battle to repair the damage. Given the increasing frequency and severity of data security breaches, it doesn't look like this problem is going away anytime soon. Since it's impossible to prevent...
Well, that didn't take very long. On January 29, 2015, Anthem, one of the nation's largest health insurers, discovered a data security breach involving up to 80 million current and former customers. According to Anthem, cyber attackers may have accessed names, dates of birth, Social...
Every business needs to be concerned about data security and cyber liability, which is why many are taking steps to protect their data and reduce the likelihood of experiencing a data security breach. Unfortunately, not every business believes they are at risk of experiencing a...
Cyber risks are a growing concern among businesses of all kinds. In a recent speech given at the New York Stock Exchange, SEC Commissioner Luis A. Aguilar emphasized that cyber security should be a number one priority of businesses and regulators alike and warned companies,...