Why is Healthcare a prime target in cyber-attacks? Imagine an attack that halts emergency rooms, delays surgeries, or exposes private health data for extortion. This is the reality as cybercriminals target healthcare systems, exploiting the people who rely on them. Since 20121, healthcare has accounts for 17.8% of all breaches and 18.2% of ransomware attacks, […]
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Real Time Proactive PAM Strategies are Vital
Real-time proactive PAM strategies are vital. Privileged accounts are frequent targets for attackers, yet many organizations focus on managing access rather than securing the accounts and users themselves. This gap often arises from the complexities of Privileged Access Management (PAM) deployments. As threats evolve, organizations must shift priorities to secure privileged access, preventing trust from […]
AI is transforming the landscape of Identity Access Management
AI is transforming the landscape of Identity Access Management (IAM). This is fundamentally changing how organizations manage digital identities and control access to data, systems, and resources. At its core, IAM ensures that access is granted only to those who need it—on a strictly need-to-know basis. AI leverages its advanced analytical capabilities to monitor access […]
The Urgency of Phishing-Resistant MFA
There is an urgency in phishing-resistant MFA. This year, ransomware payments skyrocketed, with the average payment jumping by an astonishing 500%. According to Sophos’ State of Ransomware 2024, the average ransom surged from $400,000 to $2 million, underscoring the urgent need for stronger security practices. A major vulnerability is outdated multifactor authentication (MFA), which fails […]
It’s Paramount to Take a Proactive Approach to Passwords
It’s paramount to take a proactive approach to passwords. Passwords are meant to protect your organization’s data, but with so many required, users often take shortcuts. Instead of creating strong, unique passwords, many use easy-to-remember ones or, worse, reuse passwords across multiple accounts. Studies show 65% of users reuse their passwords, and 64% of […]
Staying Ahead of the Curve of Ransomware Attacks
As ransomware threats become increasingly complex and aggressive, staying informed and prepared is more critical than ever. In this blog post, we’ll delve into the latest developments in ransomware attacks. We will highlight emerging threats and provide insights on how organizations can play defense against these sophisticated cyber criminals. Staying ahead of the curve […]
Why Anti-Virus Alone Isn’t Enough: Embracing a Holistic Cybersecurity Strategy
Anti-virus alone isn’t enough to bolster your cybersecurity, but there are comprehensive, dynamic tools you can add to your arsenal. While anti-virus software is a crucial element in the fight against malware, it alone cannot ensure complete cybersecurity. Although anti-virus plays a significant role in detecting and removing known malicious hardware, it relies on something […]
Managed Detection and Response (MDR): Cybersecurity Necessity
Managed Detection and Response (MDR), it may sound like Greek, but it’s your new cybersecurity necessity! While you’ve no doubt been hearing the horror stories of cyber-attacks, MDR is a new advanced cybersecurity tool, that when utilized with an expert’s guidance, allows you to fight back. However, unlike traditional security measures, MDR combines cutting-edge […]
Your Credit Card Data is Becoming More Lucrative
Krebs on Security published a great blog showing the value of stolen credit card data… it’s on the rise! Due to a lack of supply in the market cyber criminals are finding the data to be much more lucrative than it was in the past. Check out the full article here: https://krebsonsecurity.com/2019/04/data-e-retail-hacks-more-lucrative-than-ever/
Dark Mode In Chrome Syncing with Windows 10
This is great! Windows 10 dark mode/light mode will not sync with Chrome! Here’s the full article here: https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/google/google-chrome-74-now-synchronizes-with-windows-10-dark-mode/