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, […]
MFA Fatigue and Its Dangers: When Security Measures Backfire
What does MFA fatigue look like? Your phone buzzes again and again. Login request after login request—until you finally approve one to stop it. That’s precisely the mistake hackers want you to make. This tactic is known as MFA fatigue, an increasingly common threat method that attackers use to bypass multi-factor authentication (MFA/2FA) without ever […]
Why Hackers Love Email — And How to Stay Safe
94% of all malware is delivered via email. Why is that? What makes email platforms such a popular vector for malware distribution? Cyber Criminals Prefer Email Email is everywhere. Almost everyone uses it for personal and professional communication. With billions of email accounts worldwide, attackers have countless opportunities to reach potential victims. This massive user […]