5 strategies for better cybersecurity
It is often assumed only large organizations are targets for the most severe cyberattacks due to their higher worth, large employee base and extended business connections. In fact, small businesses...
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Insufficient Data Protection or Security For Sensitive Consumer Information
In CFPB Consumer Financial Protection Circular 2022 the CFPB addressed whether entities can violate the prohibition on unfair acts or practices in the Consumer Financial Protection Act (CFPA) when...
Why information security is important for businesses
The importance of information security for businesses cannot be overstated. It is vital for organizations to ensure their critical business information is protected from unauthorized access, data...
Microsoft SQL Servers Are Hit With FARGO Ransomware
“Vulnerable Microsoft SQL servers are being targeted in a new wave of attacks with FARGO ransomware, security researchers are warning. MS-SQL servers are database management systems holding data for...
Tesla Hack Could Allow Car Theft, Security Researchers Warn
Security researchers unveiled another potential flaw in the technology used by auto manufacturer Tesla to unlock its cars that makes them vulnerable to theft. White hat hackers seem to love...
IT governance: why your business needs it
Technology has become the backbone of the business world, and organizations of all sizes and sectors rely on it to run just about everything. Therefore, they must carefully consider their investments...
Why antivirus protection is no longer enough
Today’s cybersecurity landscape is continually changing, with more people connected online, using more apps, services, and devices than ever before. With this increased digital use comes the risk of...
Fintech Giant Revolut Suffers Cyberattack, Hackers Compromise 50,000+ Accounts
Fintech giant Revolt suffered from a high targeted cyberattack, on Sunday, September 11, 2022, allowing threat actors to compromise 50,150 accounts (.16% of Revolt’s customers). Revolt said in a...
Securing Bring Your Own Devices (BYOD) in the Workplace
Over the past five years many employers have been exploring letting their employees use their own tablets, phones, and laptops for work-related activities. This approach has many benefits, including...
New York Ambulance Service Discloses Data Breach After Ransomware Attack
Empress EMS (Emergency Medical Services), a New York-based emergency response & ambulance service provider, recently disclosed a data breach that exposed customer information.
How To Stop Phishing Attacks (ThreatAdvice Course Overview)
Phishing has been a longstanding tool used by cybercriminals. Unfortunately, these attacks have persisted through the years because users continue to fall victim to them. Hackers have continued to...
Wire Transfer Scams Involving Title Companies (ThreatAdvice Course Overview)
Recently, the global pandemic has opened an avenue for hackers to mimic title companies as wire transfer scams. Wire fraud is a criminal act in which hackers create a scheme to deceive victims of...