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Zelle is one of the most famous platforms to quickly send money to loved ones, friends, and family. However, now cybercriminals are taking advantage of it to get people’s account information. Using cl...
Our philosophy has always been “all security is personal”. So, whether you are a front line administrator, a CISO, or a CEO, the security of your organization begins with you and your person. If you d...
Cyber criminals hate a hard target. In the language of security, a "hard target" is someone difficult to hack, while a "soft target" is someone who is especially vulnerable. Put yo...
Ransomware attacks are on the rise and small businesses are on the menu. The 2023 State of Ransomware report from Malwarebytes Labs finds that the United States saw 1,462 attacks between July 1, 2022...
A recent credential stuffing attack on 23andme.com left most people bemused, if they noticed it at all. A similarly muted response followed the leak of millions of user records on known hacker forums....
Do you have backup files for your critical business data and software? Where are they stored? How often are they updated? During Cyber Security Awareness Month, you should be asking these three critic...
Data from the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) point to boom times for real estate fraud. In 2022, real estate fraud cost victims $396.9 million, a 13.30% rise from 2021 and an 86.18% rise from 2...
October 2023 marks the 20th annual observation of Cybersecurity Awareness Month, an annual declaration from the U.S. Congress and the White House intended to remind individuals and business owners of...
With Cyber Security Awareness month set to kick off on October 1, a new survey finds that the boards of U.S. companies should pay attention. The Wall Street Journal reports that an analysis by softwar...
Social engineering may be behind two high-profile attacks on casino operators Ceasar's and MGM. In an 8-K filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission, Ceasar's Entertainment reported "a s...
Should you report a cyber attack attempt? Even a small, seemingly insignificant one? The answer is almost always yes. There are two reasons to report a cyber attack. The first is to show cyber crimina...
The verification stage required for opening new online accounts is usually the one thing internet users dread the most. It can be a pain in the neck, and most people would rather forget the process al...