Just when you thought it couldn’t get worse, it does. As the United States continues to reel from the SolarWinds fiasco back in December 2020, cybersecurity has found itself in the spotlight once again. This time, it’s not a corporate breach or attack on healthcare, it’s...
Will smart cars present a danger to your organization? You know the IoT, the internet of things? It’s where machines, devices, and systems interact with a network environment for “smart” features, a customized approach to a user’s specific interests. Smart devices come in a variety of...
Origins of social engineering scams create helpful red flags There are ways to fight back against phishing schemes and social engineering by taking advantage of knowledge. In other words, understanding the origin point of phishing emails creates a virtual “double-take” which assists in detecting them early....
The other victims of cyber and malware attacks Ransomware and malware attacks are aptly associated with IT and cyber-operations. But it isn’t only tech-reliant companies pushing papers and selling wares on websites that are victims of third-party attacks. Hackers have a variety of goals. Some, for example,...
The rundown on extortion style phishing attacks We discuss phishing mails frequently at Bytagig. For good reason, they’re both frightening and dangerous. But among this family of social-engineering schemes a nefarious, quite personal phishing email type: extortion emails/messages. These are worth addressing because while they operate with...
IT and Cybersecurity Trends As always, maintaining a careful eye on cyber risks is crucial for an effective, proactive defense model. 2021 will bring trends every enterprise and individual should keep an eye out for. Bytagig believes in keeping your organization safe with robust information and...
Business intelligence is crucial for cybersecurity plans Business intelligence is a catch-all term, but these days have significant - if not exclusive - application to cybersecurity environments. Business intelligence refers to the data acquired when examining everything in a cybersecurity climate, from endpoints to intrusions, how...
New executive steps hope to defend against ransomware In a swift move by the Department of Homeland Security, the organization has officially labeled ransomware attacks a national security threat. Like many, they’re at full alert in the wake of the SolarWinds security compromise, not to mention...
The impact of personally identifiable information Personally identifiable information (PII) is one of the richest data resources on the web. PII can tell you just about everything when it comes to a person, identifying their behaviors, likes, dislikes, and history. In a terrible irony, information wasn’t...
Scam emails involve stimulus checks This year, Americans abroad will see a host of stimulus, medical, and unemployment benefits to get them back on track to a sense of normalcy. A widespread economic relief package has started its deployment and will provide a small level of...