A data breach represents a critical threat that cannot be ignored. With sensitive information circulating on the Dark Web and financial data being stolen, the consequences of a compromised network are extensive and severe. Concerns extend beyond the breach itself; downtime can induce panic and stress for everyone involved. When the Incident Response Plan is […]
Do Security Questions Make Good MFA?
Ten or twenty years ago, it was common for accounts with highly personal information on them to ask you to create and answer security questions. Think about your first social media account, the log-in for your current medical provider, or your profiles on government websites, like the IRS. Before they knew how to scan your […]
Spear-Phishing Gets Personal: AI Is Making It Scary Good
Phishing scams are the most common origin of data breaches. A more targeted and dangerous version of phishing is spear-phishing. Unlike generic phishing, which casts a wide net, spear-phishing targets specific individuals by using personal details to make scam messages more believable. With the advent of AI, these attacks have become even more efficient and […]
Hackers Love Credential Stuffing – Stop Reusing Passwords!
Credential stuffing may sound dirty, but it’s the dirty little secret of hackers. If you’ve ever used the same password for more than one account, then you’re not alone. Unfortunately, more than 80% of account breaches originate from weak and repeated passwords. Hackers count on that reuse and exploit it using credential stuffing. Every year, […]
Payment Re-Direct Scams: Don’t Be the Next Victim
You’ve seen numerous articles warning you about the dangers of Business Email Compromise (BEC), but have you heard of payment re-direct scams? You know your small organization is in the crosshairs of cyber criminals because, unlike big municipalities and businesses, you don’t have the staff or the resources to focus on cyber security around the […]
Biggest Data Breaches of 2025 (So Far): Unleashing Cyber Chaos
Looking at the biggest data breaches of 2025 tells us this right away: It’s already been a busy year for cyber crime! Ransomware fees are at record highs. Artificial intelligence accelerates the creation and hones the efficiency of malware attacks. The average data breach now costs over $5 million. PowerSchool Data Breach On December 28, […]