The most successful way to avoid hacks
Phishing attacks against businesses are commonly fueled by dark web data, and there’s plenty for cybercriminals to choose from. A flood of records.
Cyber insurance carriers are demanding to check your cybersecurity measures
The recent increase of ransomware attacks is upending the cyber insurance industry, pushing up the requirements and cost of coverage just as more companies need it. According to blockchain research firm Chainalysis, ransom payments from companies increased 341 percent to a total of $412 million during 2020. That is pushing insurance carriers to take a…
Was Linkedin breached?
So far data from half a billion LinkedIn users has been scraped and put for sale online. Linkedin accounts leaked Data from over 500 million LinkedIn users is being sold online to hackers, according to its website LinkedIn has over 740 million users, so that means that over two-third user base is reportedly compromised. This…
Data breach notification laws: New York
Personal information in the United States is currently protected by a patchwork of industry-specific federal laws and state legislation whose scope and jurisdiction vary. The challenge of compliance for organizations that conduct business across all 50 states is therefore considerable. Even though many countries have laws that mandate data breach notification, data breach notifications are…
The largest VoIP Provider suffered a ransomware attack
Sangoma Technologies one of the largest VoIP provider has suffered a ransomware attack this past December 24. Sangoma develops business phone systems, hosted unified communications as a service, VoIP gateways, and more. The firm made a press release today and admitted the attack officially after the attackers leaked stolen data online. For now, there is…
Employees Are Letting Hackers Into Your Network … What you can do to stop it
Cyberthreats are everywhere these days. Hackers, scammers and cybercriminals are working overtime to break into your network – and the network of just about every business out there. They have a huge arsenal of tools at their disposal, from automated bots to malicious advertising networks, to make it possible. But there is one “tool” that…
First Charges Filed Under New York’s Cyber Reg Involve First American Data Leak
Many of the Financial Institutions I’ve spoken to over the last two-year period weren’t even aware that the Department of Financial Services of New York (DFS) had PUT FORWARD one of the most aggressive Cybersecurity Regulations in the country. And if they did, most were very confused about it. Many thought they were “EXEMPT.” I…
RVC School District Victim of Ransomware Attack
The ransomware in question is Ryuk, the same ransomware that breached Mineola’s school district in early August and several other districts’ servers. The Rockville Centre school’s insurance paid nearly 100k and can restore all of their data within the next few weeks whereas the Mineola school district had an offline backup that kept them from paying the hackers.
Cybercriminals confess 5 Tricks, Schemes, And Gimmicks They Use to Hack Your Computer
When running a company, it’s vital to have a dedicated security team, equipped with the most up-to-the-minute security technology, on your side to protect you from malicious cyber threats.
Are Credit Monitoring Services Worth The Money
Many consumers and businesses are turning to credit monitoring services, hoping to gain an extra level of protection and additional peace of mind when sharing credit card information online and with other businesses. The question is, are these services worth it? How much protection do they offer?