New bill addresses cybersecurity and IT concerns House and Senate lawmakers are looking to pass a bill that will provide cybersecurity-related benefits to small businesses, nonprofit groups, and local governments. The new bill is referred to as the Improving Cybersecurity of Small Organizations Act. Primarily, the bill...
Personal strategies are the best defense At Bytagig we’ve discussed the importance of following HIPAA, a set of healthcare regulations overseeing how data is stored and handled in the medical industry. Rules aside, the best defense is good practice. In other words, strong habits - managed...
Concerns of national security see the app removed from US app stores Discussions about banning the social media app TikTok emerged in the later part of 2020, citing security concerns. TikTok is a Chinese based app used by millions around the world and gained fast popularity...
UEFI has some weaknesses to remain aware of UEFI (Unified Extensible Firmware Interface) is a tech standard, part of the newest mobile and hardware devices for better performance and flexible architecture. Chances are if you’re using a new smartphone, mobile device, and/or PC, it uses UEFI. Danger...
Discovery by cybersecurity researchers uncovers numerous flaws and security holes Content management platforms like WordPress are popular among enthusiasts and businesses alike. Unfortunately, it and other similar CMS systems are at risk, exposed to malware and ransomware. Investigative teams from Comparitech discovered at least 89 zero-day vulnerabilities...
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...
