The FBI Denver office recently warned Americans against using USB charging stations in public places like malls and airports, as cyber criminals are using them to spread malware. While the FBI did not provide specific examples of the threat, the warning has generated a lot of buzz, and in today's blog, we'll explore the truth behind the warning.
Recently, Aloha POS, a software system used by over 100,000 restaurants and run by its parent company, NCR, was reportedly taken down in a ransomware attack by Black Cat. As of Monday, April 17, 2023, the company was still working through the situation.
In safeguarding your business against cyberattacks, using appropriate tools and technology is only a portion of the solution.
It's equally important to possess the expertise, controls, and processes to manage and minimize these threats effectively.
This is where a Managed Security Service Provider (MSSP) comes into play.
Ensuring the success of a business involves more than just developing a great product or service and hiring competent staff. Compliance with industry regulations is critical and failure to do so can prevent a business from even starting. Compliance standards are policies or regulations that businesses must follow to satisfy statutory, regulatory, or industry requirements.
As the world becomes more digitally dependent, businesses are facing a greater need to protect their systems and data from cyber-attacks. This is where cybersecurity risk assessments come in, as they can help identify potential vulnerabilities that could lead to data breaches, ransomware attacks, and other cyber threats.
Today, risk assessment is one of the most important factors in the process of ensuring the cybersecurity of any firm. In this post, we'll go over what a risk assessment is, why it's important, and the stages involved.
So, what is a risk assessment in cybersecurity? Simply put, it means searching for, evaluating, and prioritizing potential dangers related to cybersecurity to the resources, records, and information of a business.
If your current IT company does not score a “Yes” on every point in this quiz, they are NOT adequately protecting you. Don’t let them “convince” you otherwise and DO NOT give them a free pass on any one of these critical points.
Further, you must get verification on the items listed.
The consequences of a successful cyberattack can be catastrophic for a business, ranging from reputational damage to financial loss and even bankruptcy.
In this blog post, we'll explore the various ways that cybercrime can ruin companies, highlighting real-world examples of organizations that have fallen victim to these attacks.
You Will Probably be Called STUPID. . . or IRRESPONSIBLE
Should You Fall Victim to Cyber Attack
Isn't it incredibly unjust? Victims of crimes such as burglary, rape, mugging, carjacking, and theft receive empathy from others and are referred to as "victims", and they receive the support they deserve.
It may come as a shock to discover that hackers can infiltrate your Gmail or Microsoft 365 email accounts without needing your username or password, effortlessly bypassing two-factor authentication.
How you might wonder, do they achieve such a feat? Let's delve into this conundrum in this blog.
