The financial impact of ransomware in 2020 Ransomware crops up as a subject here at Bytagig often, and that’s because of the serious threats it creates. With increased use by dangerous third parties, especially considering the COVID-19 pandemic, ransomware is a serious concern. For attackers, it’s...
Planned update will provide defense against drive-by downloads The popular Mozilla Firefox browser is introducing a new feature to protect users against a prolific malicious attack. This feature is designed to shield the browser against “drive-by downloads,” a technique used by third parties to download information...
Additional Information on HIPAA HIPAA compliance is important to maintain regulatory standards, avoid financial penalties, safeguard business data, and ultimately protect the privacy of patients. There are numerous associated requirements for HIPAA, of which we’ll continue in this article. Previously, we went over a few HIPAA standards....
As schools tentatively re-open, hackers look to make a move Reopening schools this Autumn has a few asterisks attached. With the surge of COVID-19, many have elected to limit school sessions, postpone them, or defer to remote solutions. In other words, taking classes online. While a...
Voice phishing plays a dangerous part in cybersecurity attacks Phishing is a longstanding attack method used by hackers to steal personal data. Its modern counterpart, “Vishing,” operates with the same principle: steal personal data and info. Vishing is when third-parties attempt to hijack info but with...
Breach at University of Utah demonstrates the dangers of Ransomware The University of Utah recently paid an enormous lump-sum ransom of over $400,000 USD to a team of hackers. Threatening to publish data, said hackers made their demands clear. In order to avoid catastrophe, the University...
What it means as Internet Explore is set for retirement Microsoft is slowly reducing the support for Internet Explorer, planning to phase out the browser by next year. IE has existed for well over a decade, one of the first widespread browsers used publicly. While the...
Guidelines for following HIPAA If your business uses health information, then it’s important to follow the regulatory body known as HIPAA. HIPAA protects the safety and security of your patients and is required for companies handling medical information. What is HIPAA? Written first in 1996, HIPAA stands for...
Smaller organizations are prime targets for IT attacks Reading our blogs at Bytagig, you’re no stranger to cybersecurity threats. We've discussed targeted businesses relating to ransomware, after all. During COVID-19, malware activity has spiked in relation to smaller businesses. Pandemic aside, why is this a common...
Coronavirus and malware share striking similarities COVID-19 and cybersecurity efforts share a lot of space. That’s not because of the heightened attacks observed thanks to malicious third-parties. Rather, it’s because both computer and body viruses share similarities. A virus operates by replicating itself indefinitely once inside...
