An inconvenient truth. That’s how a growing number of us view data security breaches. There are victims and soon-to-be-victims. However, despite the seemingly endless stream of data breaches, organizations cannot afford to take a passive approach to data security and cyber threats. Just ask Yahoo! In...
It has gotten to the point where we can barely keep up with all the data security breaches. We are no longer surprised to hear that another data breach exposed the sensitive personal information exposed of thousands (or millions!) of people. What’s worse is that many of...
Cyber threats and data security remain a big concern for individuals and businesses alike. But sometimes, the most effective cybersecurity comes down to the little things, like using strong passwords, installing security updates and keeping your car’s key fob in the freezer. Wait, what? It’s true....
Did you know that there will be nearly 21 billion devices connected to the Internet by 2020? According to Gartner, an information technology research company, 5.5 million new devices are connecting every day. This rapidly growing network of Internet-enabled physical devices capable connecting, communicating and identifying...
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...
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...