Security
What is a DDoS Attack, and What Do I Need to Know Right Now?
A DDoS attack is always bad news, and terrifyingly commonplace in our current world. In Q1 of 2022 alone, the Kaspersky DDoS Intelligence system reported approximately 91,052 global DDoS attacks have been launched so far. To make matters worse, Kaspersky also reports 44.34% of all DDoS attacks had their sights set on US-sourced organizations, which…
Read MoreMay 5th is World Password Day — is Yours Secure?
Did you know one of the easiest vulnerabilities for a cybercriminal to target when infiltrating your system is your password? 81% of 2021 US data breaches were caused by weak passwords with high credentials according to the Verizon 2021 Data Breach Investigation Report (DBIR). They’re a common human error, but the reason we do it…
Read MoreEconomic Sanctions vs Cybersecurity
With growing tensions between the Ukraine and Russia, and the US’s responsive economic sanctions on Russia, you may be surprised to learn how much this can affect the future of cybersecurity. It may not be on the forefront of your mind, but that doesn’t make the impact any less palpable for businesses in the US,…
Read MoreWhat are the Top 4 Things You Need to Know to Protect Your Bank from the Next Cyber Invasion?
Reading time: 8 minutes In an era of increased banking options and billions being made by Chase and Bank of America (among others), it shouldn’t surprise anyone that cybercriminals have made financial institutions a lucrative target. But unfortunately, robbing banks is never as easy (or as simple) as walking through the door. That’s just Hollywood…
Read MoreWhat are the Top 3 Cybersecurity Events You Can’t Afford to Miss in 2022?
Read time: 9 minutes Whether you are looking for the latest technical expertise or are wanting to build strategic skills to advance your career, various cybersecurity events exist to help you do both. As technology advances and cyber threats increase in sophistication, it’s becoming increasingly essential for IT professionals to stay on top of the…
Read MoreWhy Isn’t Your Current Managed Services Provider Qualified ENOUGH…to Protect Your Company’s Data?
Reading time: 9 minutes The United States is at an elevated risk for ongoing malicious cyberattacks from abroad. Will they increase in frequency and intensity? Only time will tell. However, in the past seven years, we’ve had front row seats to several of Russia’s pre-meditated cyberattacks on the Ukraine’s virtual infrastructure. Some attacks are as…
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