Hackers

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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Make Complex, Unique Passwords You Can Actually Remember By Using Passphrases

Make Complex, Unique Passwords You Can Actually Remember By Using Passphrases

  • By Rafiq Masri
  • August 19, 2024
  • Security

Strong passwords are extremely important these days. Cybercriminals only need low-end hardware to crack millions of passwords at once, so it's critical to use random, complex strings of characters. The bigger problem most users have is using unique passwords for each and every account. Any account is liable to be compromised at any given time, and you might not even...

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Ticketmaster Got Hacked, and It’s One of the Biggest We’ve Ever Seen

Ticketmaster Got Hacked, and It’s One of the Biggest We’ve Ever Seen

  • By Rafiq Masri
  • June 19, 2024
  • Alerts

You’ve more likely than not purchased a ticket through Ticketmaster at some point in your lifetime, so you might be interested to find out that Live Nation Entertainment—Ticketmaster’s parent company—has had to file an 8-K with the Security and Exchange Commission to admit that 1.3 terabytes of data had been hacked. The result is that more than 560 million customers’...

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With Password Managers, You Only Have to Remember One Password

Password management is always a sticking point for businesses (and even individuals), but it doesn’t have to be as hard as you make it. With the increased risk of cybersecurity attacks and advanced threats, you cannot rely on one singular password as you may have once done. Instead, you need complex passwords housed in a password manager that makes remembering...

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Do Cybercriminals Have You in Their Sights?

Do Cybercriminals Have You in Their Sights?

  • By Rafiq Masri
  • April 29, 2024
  • Security

We focus a lot of time and effort on securing our clients with our cutting-edge tools and industry best practices. Our adversaries, the hackers, on the other hand, have come to understand that the way they will be successful is to get their contrived messages in front of the least knowledgeable people in your organization. Let’s take a look at...

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