Ransomware and data-extortion attacks keep evolving, and small organizations remain prime targets. In 2024, ransomware complaints against U.S. critical infrastructure rose 9%, and total cybercrime losses across categories hit a record $16B, according to the FBI. Translation: the threat is growing, even as some attackers collect less per incident. Below are the 10 most common […]
Salesforce Hack and the Hidden Dangers of Connected Apps
In 2025, the Salesforce hack affected many organizations that use Salesforce (a popular customer relationship management platform). Even though the platform itself wasn’t broken via a direct software flaw, attackers abused the “plumbing” of how these systems connect. The result: large amounts of data stolen, vendor chains exposed, and ripple effects that can affect businesses […]
5 Low-Cost Cyber Security Tips for Organizations Under 50 People
In today’s environment, cyber threats aren’t reserved for large corporations. Smaller organizations, those with fewer than 50 people, are increasingly targeted because attackers assume they have less cyber security, and they are usually right. But “fewer people” doesn’t have to mean “few protections.” With smart choices and disciplined habits, small teams can dramatically strengthen their […]
Why Cyber Security Matters to You
When most people hear the term ‘cybers ecurity,’ they might think that only IT staff have to worry about breaches, or only their boss has concerns about a productivity downturn. The harsh reality is that cyber security is not just a technology issue. It involves people, legal aspects, and even cultural elements, with every employee playing […]
A Data Breach – There is an Invisible Human Cost
When people think about a data breach, the first thing that usually comes to mind is the cost of the breach. Companies pay fines, lose clients, and spend millions recovering from data breaches every year. Here’s the part that rarely gets talked about: the human cost. That’s right. A breach doesn’t just affect a company’s bottom line; it can […]
Privilege Escalation… Will It Destroy My Organization?
Privilege escalation sounds scary. Have you heard about the new vulnerabilities in Google’s Vertex AI platform? A recent breach of these vulnerabilities involved LLMs (large language models). The attacker used privilege escalation to exploit a system running Google Vertex AI. This allowed them to mine and steal sensitive data that the AI had access to. […]