Data Breaches & The Dark Web
Data breaches are a REAL threat that you should plan for. Do you take that advice seriously? A lot of businesses don’t, which is alarming since SMBs have a higher susceptibility of being successfully breached, in comparison to larger corporations! There is a lack of knowledge and wherewithal to plan for varying attacks, but you can take small steps to mitigate exposure to the threats before they gain access to your network.
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The Important Role Of Cyber Security
As technology continues to become more common in the workplace, so too are threats of cyber-attacks on your company. Organizations of all sizes are susceptible to cyber threats, with small and medium sized companies serving as the principal targets. In this now ever-changing online workflow, it is important to understand not only the role of cyber security, but also the impact cybercrime may have on your company if left unprotected.
Cybersecurity company finds classified NSA, Army data online
“A cybersecurity company said Tuesday it found top secret files related to classified Army communications systems sitting unprotected online for anyone to see. The data belonged to the U.S. Army’s Intelligence and Security Command, a division of both the Army and the National Security Agency. It’s the latest known setback linked to the NSA where […]
FedEx Grapples With TNT Express Cyberattack: Time to Dump?
“FedEx’s operations have been severely hurt by the Jun 27 cyberattack on its subsidiary, TNT Express. The attack caused large-scale service delays on its TNT Express unit. Evidently, the company’s top line in first-quarter fiscal 2018 was affected, primarily due to decreased volumes at TNT Express. First-quarter results were also hampered by Hurricane Harvey. In […]
Guarding the firewall: Ensuring cyber security for small businesses
Phishing, scanning/probing, website intrusions and defacements, virus/malicious code, ransomware, Denial of Service attacks, and data breaches are some ways in which hackers attack business websites, which can cause operational disruptions and potentially steal sensitive information. Small and medium businesses (SMBs) , unfortunately, have been seeing rising incidences of cybercrime. Growing digitization of business assets and […]
NSA hack bigger than Snowden
The New York Times is reporting that the National Security Agency has been hacked by a group called the Shadow Brokers. The leak is stirring concern over the agency’s ability to protect cyber weapons and national security information. Check out the video here.
U.S. Government issues alerts about malware and IP addresses linked to North Korean cyber attacks
US-CERT, the Department of Homeland Security team responsible for analyzing cybersecurity threats, has posted a warning about cyber attacks by the North Korean government, which it collectively refers to as “Hidden Cobra.” The technical alert from the FBI and Department of Homeland Security says a remote administration tool (RAT) called FALLCHILL has been deployed by […]
Hackers ‘take over Boeing 757’ as it’s sitting on the runway, without the pilots realizing
Security researchers have shown off alarming hacks where they ‘take over’ cars – but a new demonstration may be the scariest yet. Security researchers from America’s Homeland Security were able to remotely ‘hack’ a Boeing 757 while it sat on the runway, without the pilots being aware. For more details, read here. Author: Rob Waugh
SMEs and Cyber Attacks: What you need to know
According to Technopedia, “A cyber attack is a deliberate exploitation of computer systems, technology-dependent enterprises and networks. Cyber attacks use malicious code to alter computer code, logic or data, resulting in disruptive consequences that can compromise data and lead to cyber crimes, such as information and identity theft.” Why are some SMEs Targets for Cyber […]