Security

The Dangers of Near-Constant Phishing Attacks

The Dangers of Near-Constant Phishing Attacks

For twenty years, hackers have tried to breach organizational networks by finding or breaking holes in the network’s perimeter, or in exposed servers. This led to the cybersecurity industry creating software designed specifically to stop these threat actors in the act. This, in essence, created a situation where the perimeter of an organization’s network was extremely hard to breach. The...

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Don’t Give Up on Password Managers, Even Though LastPass was Breached

Don’t Give Up on Password Managers, Even Though LastPass was Breached

  • By Rafiq Masri
  • October 14, 2022
  • Security

In August, LastPass suffered a data breach that allowed hackers to access the LastPass source code. Let’s take a look at this situation and see what you need to do to maintain proper password security moving forward. (more…)

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Why Encryption is Crucial for Your Company’s Success

Why Encryption is Crucial for Your Company’s Success

  • By Rafiq Masri
  • October 13, 2022
  • Security

While reading our blog and newsletters, you might come across the word “encrypted” quite a lot. Sometimes it’s in the form of ransomware encrypting data, while other times it might be regarding the encryption of passwords within a password manager. Regardless, one thing is certain: encryption is an important part of the modern workplace. (more…)

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This Ransomware Group’s Antics Remind Us How Dangerous Ransomware Can Be

This Ransomware Group’s Antics Remind Us How Dangerous Ransomware Can Be

  • By Rafiq Masri
  • October 10, 2022
  • Security

Just like any other business that takes some time to get to know a new client, a new type of ransomware can take up to two weeks to map a network before it goes in for the kill. This threat from a group called Zeppelin has the potential to be a major threat actor in the ransomware space. (more…)

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Security that’s So Simple, It’s Smart

Security that’s So Simple, It’s Smart

  • By Rafiq Masri
  • September 21, 2022
  • Security

Cybersecurity, to many, can sound inherently complicated—complicated enough, perhaps, that many may elect to put it off for as long as they can, or even choose to go without it. Even without our obvious bias factoring into our considerations, this is a bad idea. Let’s go over some basic security practices that are simple to enact, but can easily make...

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MFA Could be Improved Upon With Adaptive Authentication

MFA Could be Improved Upon With Adaptive Authentication

  • By Rafiq Masri
  • September 14, 2022
  • Security

We’d be the first to admit that, as much as we’d recommend that you use multi-factor authentication wherever it is available, MFA isn’t perfect. This makes the idea that an improvement to these methods is on the horizon an intriguing one. Let’s discuss what may become the new and improved standard fairly soon. (more…)

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Have You Been Breached? Here’s How to Find Out

Have You Been Breached? Here’s How to Find Out

  • By Rafiq Masri
  • August 17, 2022
  • Security

Did you know that you could be the victim of a data breach without even knowing it? It’s possible, really. If a hacker has managed to infiltrate a website or service that you use without giving up the goat, so to speak, they could have your information and you might not even know about it. Thankfully, there are ways around...

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All You Need to Know About the Raspberry Robin Worm

All You Need to Know About the Raspberry Robin Worm

  • By Rafiq Masri
  • August 15, 2022
  • Security

Using USB drives to spread threats is certainly not a novel concept, and you should always be wary of potential threats using USB drives to make their rounds. In particular, a new and emerging threat called the Raspberry Robin worm could shake things up in the world of cybersecurity. What is this threat, and how can you keep yourself and...

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As Business Risks Change, So Too Must Our Cybersecurity

As Business Risks Change, So Too Must Our Cybersecurity

  • By Rafiq Masri
  • August 10, 2022
  • Security

As the technology we use in business and in life has advanced, the threats that target it have done the same and then some. Let’s take a few minutes to discuss these threats and what you need to do to protect yourself. (more…)

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Access Control is Critically Important for Businesses

Access Control is Critically Important for Businesses

  • By Rafiq Masri
  • August 9, 2022
  • Security

Access control can be a touchy subject for some employees, especially for those who might feel they can do their jobs more effectively if they were to be given access to certain files or sensitive information. That said, in the interest of network security and data protection, it is your responsibility to consider who amongst your staff has access to...

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