The fundamentals for building a secure business model It’s important to not rely entirely on external forces to protect you from today’s cyber threats. A good cybersecurity plan bases itself on strong practices, good cybersecurity hygiene, and competency. That’s why your organization should approach cybersecurity with...
Phishing attack kits are around the corner Phishing and social engineering attacks are already a headache. As the most successful delivery method for injecting malware and ransomware, hackers readily use phishing tactics for their operations. Unfortunately, threat actors are stepping up their game with the use...
Biden administration takes aim at cryptocurrency-based exchanges Cryptocurrency and cyber-attack schemes have gone hand in hand for several years now. Because cryptocurrency is hard to track versus the “paper trail” of dollars in usual theft scenarios, it’s an ideal demand for threat actors. Specifically, ransomware. The...
6 ways to make remote work even better Remote working treats the workforce well. Staff are discovering all the comforting benefits of working from any convenient location, and it’s made them happier and more productive than ever. But whether you’re getting used to remote conditions, or,...
Ransomware attacks demonstrate brittle cybersecurity infrastructure across United States Cities will continue to face mounting cyber threats over the years. Ransomware really is a stage hog as it once again demands headline attention for doing what it does: causing chaos. In the past, myself and other professional...
Surging attacks, rising costs, and better malware create a digital inferno With all the innovations, advancements, and practices put in place, how did we reach this point in cybersecurity? While it’s not my goal to spread doomsday think when it comes to digital protection, I do...
A new malicious trend threatening networks and people Threat actors use the tools available to them to achieve success. But often, it isn’t only with bugs like malware or a phishing email campaign. In fact, it’s often legitimate apps, software, and programs providing the perfect foundation...
Experts and suggestions weigh in on malware preparedness Easy targets make for quick pickings. Part of managing good cybersecurity and IT strategy today, then, is making your enterprise a resilient target. Though hack attempts have surged in recent months, a common philosophy remains true. Go for...
Suggestions to follow cybersecurity guidelines isn’t sufficient An opinion piece by Douglas James There’s a huge push on both the legislative and private sector levels to rapidly increase cybersecurity competence across the board. In the United States, we witnessed three harrowing infrastructure attacks over the past several...
Remote working is slowly shifting economic trends I’ve talked about remote working and its growing implementation for the past several weeks, but for good reason. During a pandemic, remote working represents a shift in the work world. Both as a response to a crisis, and a...
