Multi-Factor Authentication, or MFA, is an important security measure that businesses should consider implementing. MFA adds an extra layer of security by requiring more than one form of authentication, such as a password and a fingerprint or an access code and a smartphone identifier. Benefits to Implementing MFA Tools and Practices There are many benefits
Phishing is quickly becoming one of the most pervasive cyberattacks, with over three billion daily phishing attempts. Unfortunately, the simplicity of the method is part of what makes it so dangerous. Phishing attacks aim to gain personal and crucial information through emails. The ubiquitous use of email across sectors and industries means every employee is
The emergence of new technology trends in the recent past has led to a significant rise in cybersecurity threats. Cybercriminals are constantly developing new strategies to steal sensitive information and use it to extort money from companies. A cybersecurity attack can disrupt your network, damage your hardware, or disable your digital operations. The cost and
In 2020, ransomware attacks rose by nearly 150 percent compared to the previous year. Criminal groups now routinely target businesses and other organizations by encrypting critical data and demanding large ransoms for the decryption keys. Here are three of the most devastating ransomware attacks that took place in 2020, as well as some of the
Maybe you hate the airport, or maybe you love it so much you could watch Spielberg’s THE TERMINAL in the Korean Airlines LAX Lounge and unironically think “hashtag life goals.” (Guilty.) Whatever your feelings are, once you make your way through the living nightmare that is TSA, lollygag in duty free for an hour looking
“Did you ever grow anything in the garden of your mind?” It's been many decades since the beloved Mr. Rogers posed that question, and many decades since we each left childhood behind. We got older, we went to college, and a few of us — perhaps you? — found growth in one particular idea: we
Information security is one of the biggest challenges facing our society today: How do I protect my personal data? How much information should I give away? Just this week, Experian announced a new program that would provide consumers who opt in a modest boost to their credit score — a potential boon to those
Did you know that there's more than one type of firewall? Most people have a basic understanding of what a firewall is — it's the software your PC or Mac has that keeps the baddies at bay. Google sums it up a bit more accurately: it's the part of a computer system or network designed
Whether they’re leaving on good terms or involuntarily, an employee departure is always a precarious time for a company. The exit of someone who was once deeply involved in the day-to-day operations of your business can present a very real threat to your cybersecurity, but by developing a thorough IT offboarding policy and rigorously following
Anyone who’s ever created a login has no doubt bumped up against seemingly arbitrary and annoyingly complex password composition rules. For digital citizens, one of the most frustrating hoops to jump through is the forced inclusion of special characters. But wait, not THAT special character… or that one… or that one… or that-- okay, a
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