Hackers

Hackers Face Serious Consequences, but Do It Anyway

Hackers Face Serious Consequences, but Do It Anyway

The Internet is amazing. It lets us connect, innovate, and learn in ways we never could before. Just like anything that is really powerful, however, it has a dark side, especially for those who explore its hidden corners. If you're into coding or curious about how computer systems work, it's more important than ever to understand the laws around hacking....

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Here’s How You Beat Today’s Cybercriminals

Here’s How You Beat Today’s Cybercriminals

Security is one part of your business that you absolutely cannot ignore. It’s not a matter of if you will experience a cyberattack, but when, and you want to do all you can to be ready for it when it comes. We recommend you prepare by working with professionals to take the fight to cyberthreats. Here are three ways we’ll...

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The Alarming Reality of Cyberterrorism

The Alarming Reality of Cyberterrorism

Following the heinous attacks that caused the Twin Towers to fall in New York on September 11, 2001, you heard about terrorism every single day for years. The “War on Terror” waged for over a decade toppled multiple governments and set a precedent that terrorists will be relentlessly pursued. While there have been a few massive terrorist events that have...

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Need a Phishing Primer? We’ve Got Just the Thing

Need a Phishing Primer? We’ve Got Just the Thing

  • By Rafiq Masri
  • January 31, 2025
  • Security

Phishing attacks are the most common security risk your business faces, and if you’re not careful, you (or your employees) could fall victim to them with ease. All it takes is clicking on the wrong link or downloading the wrong file, and boom, your business is dealing with a full-blown security breach. To prevent this, we want to cover some...

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Why the Built-In Password Manager (Yes, Even in iOS) Isn’t Secure Enough

Why the Built-In Password Manager (Yes, Even in iOS) Isn’t Secure Enough

  • By Rafiq Masri
  • December 20, 2024
  • Security

We frequently recommend using a password manager to help keep track of your credentials, given that you only use a standalone password manager—one that isn’t tied to a browser. Why the distinction? It’s simple: it’s all in the interest of security, which means it is a rule that must be followed regardless of what browser you use. (more…)

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Most Businesses Don’t Know What Causes a Data Breach—Are You One of Them?

Most Businesses Don’t Know What Causes a Data Breach—Are You One of Them?

  • By Rafiq Masri
  • December 9, 2024
  • Security

If your business were breached by a cybercriminal, would you be able to figure out what caused the breach in the first place? If you don’t know the answer to this question, we have news for you—you’re far from the only one. A recent survey has shown that most security leaders (67% of those surveyed) don’t know what caused a...

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Your Business’ Size (or Lack Thereof) Won’t Stop Cyberattacks

Your Business’ Size (or Lack Thereof) Won’t Stop Cyberattacks

  • By Rafiq Masri
  • October 23, 2024
  • Security

"I don’t need to worry about cybersecurity… my business is too small to be in the crosshairs of hackers." This is one of the most dangerous mistakes a small business can make when it comes to cybersecurity. If you think this way, it shows you might not understand how modern cyberthreats work. Let’s break it down and show you why...

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Everything You Need to Know About Pig Butchering Scams

Everything You Need to Know About Pig Butchering Scams

  • By Rafiq Masri
  • October 16, 2024
  • Security

Problems with cybersecurity can really sink your business. Unfortunately, more opportunists are out there today looking to profit off of business’ lack of vigilance. One example of this are large-scale scam operations that have been running in Southeast Asia, and they are now spreading to other parts of the world. These scams, called "pig butchering" scams, have caused major harm,...

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Sextortion Scams are on the Rise with Extra Creepy Behavior

Sextortion Scams are on the Rise with Extra Creepy Behavior

  • By Rafiq Masri
  • October 2, 2024
  • Security

Sextortion scams are far from glamorous. These attacks involve a scammer claiming to have compromising photos or videos of their target engaged in explicit activities—often suggesting this footage was captured through their online behavior. The scammer then threatens to release this material unless a ransom is paid. (more…)

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A 10-Month Breach Provides 1.7 Million Reminders to Prioritize Security

A 10-Month Breach Provides 1.7 Million Reminders to Prioritize Security

  • By Rafiq Masri
  • September 27, 2024
  • Security

It was recently disclosed that Slim CD, a payment gateway, suffered a data breach that exposed many, many credit card accounts (nearly 1.7 million) from August 17th, 2023, until June 15th, 2024. Let’s discuss the situation and how it provides a lesson for your business to take seriously. (more…)

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