For the third time during 2020, Spotify has experienced a data breach, admitting that their information was exposed to some third-party business partners. In a breach notice letter with date Dec. 9, 2020, Spotify explained how its network was compromised and how the vulnerability on its systems existed since April 9,2020. While there’s no reason…
On December 13, FireEye discovered that SolarWinds Orion products (versions 2019.4 HF 5 and 2020.2 with no hotfix or 2020.2 HF 1) were being exploited by malicious actors. The supply chain attack trojanized SolarWinds Orion business software updates to distribute malware, which affected a range of government agencies and private corporations. Victims of the breach…
Security isn’t just about checking the right boxes. When properly implemented within your collaboration tools and mobile devices, it’s a critical advantage that allows your organization to move confidently in the direction it chooses with less risk along the way. This, in turn, removes the strain of constant security breaches and leaves your CTOs and…
You already know that cybercrime is a very real threat to you – but it’s very possible that you’re underestimating the potential damage, OR you are being ill-advised and underserved by the employees and/or vendors you hired to protect your business from these threats.Just because your business is small doesn’t mean it is insignificant to…
Since COVID-19, the US FBI reported a 300% increase in reported cybercrimes. 82,000 NEW malware threats are being released every single day, and HALF of the cyber-attacks occurring are aimed at small businesses; you just don’t hear about it because the news wants to report on BIG breaches OR it’s kept quiet by the company…
Although some limited exemptions apply, let’s be clear: Any entity regulated by New York’s Department of Financial Services (DFS) must comply with at least parts of 23 NYCRR 500. Small business? You still need to follow many sections of the law. Headquartered elsewhere? If you do business in New York, the law applies to your…
Every company has information they don’t want exposed online, whether that’s financial records, customer information, or a top-secret family recipe. How do you keep this sensitive data from being stolen or accidentally shared? Regardless of the nature of your organization, keeping your data secure and ensuring compliance are two of the most demanding priorities. After…
Cybercriminals and hackers are rarely shy about the methods they use to attack their victims. Many of them are more than happy to share how they broke into a business’s network or how they walked away with thousands of dollars after successfully extorting a business owner whose company is now destroyed. There are new stories…
Five years ago, you might have had state-of-the-art security protecting your business and network. You had the latest malware protection, highly rated firewalls and a great data backup plan. Maybe you even had a handbook on how to address cyberthreats. You were set. But then you forgot to do one crucial thing: you didn’t stay…
A lot of businesses wait until something breaks before they fix it. And even then, they may take a “patchwork” approach to fixing the problem. They are reactive rather than proactive. Sometimes taking a reactive approach is fine, but other times, and depending on the circumstances, it can lead to even bigger problems. When it…