Unless you have been living under a rock, it shouldn’t be news that cyber attacks and data breaches continue to grow in frequency and impact. The number of data breaches almost tripled between 2013 and 2022. Furthermore, in the United States alone, there were 20% more breaches in the first nine months of 2023 than in […]
Hackers Love the Holidays. Don’t Let Cyber Criminals Ruin Yours!
The holidays have arrived, bringing with them snow and a magical feeling. The comfort and warmth of blazing fireplaces, delicious food, and loved ones all around bring us the joy and comfort we only associate with the year’s colder months. It is indeed one of the happiest times of the year! The holiday season can […]
8 Tips to Avoid Falling Victim of Holiday Cyber Criminals
It’s the season for Holiday Cyber Criminals. In 2022, online shoppers spent a record $211.7 billion, and cyber criminals got busy trying to get their unfair share. In this time of giving, sharing, and celebration, holiday cyber criminals use various tactics to exploit people’s good nature. Here are eight tips to protect yourself this year! Practice caution […]
Behind the Scenes of a Ransomware Attack, Response and Prevention
If you subscribe to “Be Cyber Safe,” you’ve probably read a lot about the dangers of ransomware. Hopefully, you’ve learned a few things about recognizing and handling ransomware attacks. Just how bad can these attacks get? Let’s take a look! Walk Through an Average Ransomware Attack Cyber criminals use various methods to target their victims. […]
The Ultimate Guide to Understanding TypoSquatting Cyber-Threats
Typosquatting is much more sinister than a simple typo when messaging your friends. Typos are small mistakes made while writing on a phone or computer, such as writing “teh” instead of “the” or accidentally typing a number instead of a punctuation mark. What is Typosquatting? Typosquatting, also known as URL hijacking, sting sites, and fake […]
Is Shadow IT lurking in your Shadows? Here’s how to bring it into the light!
Be Honest: Have you ever connected personal devices to the work Wi-Fi without permission? Most of us have without even thinking about it. The use of unauthorized and unmanaged applications or devices is known as Shadow IT, and it presents a significant threat to the security and integrity of sensitive data stored on corporate networks. […]