Cryptocurrencies and Insurance Increases Ransomware Profitability

Cryptocurrencies and Insurance Increases Ransomware Profitability

Cryptocurrencies and Insurance Increases Ransomware Profitability Ransomware is rising like a phoenix from the ashes again. Companies are paying enormous ransoms in cryptocurrencies and insurance companies paying out claims, which in turn is adding to the rise in...
Are you Secure — Depends on Many Things

Are you Secure — Depends on Many Things

Are you Secure — Depends on Many Things If a business owner asks a cybersecurity specialist if they are secure, it will be tough for them to give them a straight and honest answer without delving into their systems and business operations. Most companies...
You Don’t Have Much Time To Stop An Attack

You Don’t Have Much Time To Stop An Attack

You Don’t Have Much Time To Stop An Attack How much time do you have to secure your systems from a zero-day infection? Would it surprise you to learn that it is less than 72 hours? It is true. Locking down your systems from new vulnerabilities is essential. But just...
Hackers Target Large Databases

Hackers Target Large Databases

Hackers Target Large Databases It was only a matter of time! The tiny start-up Clearview AI developed an algorithm that utilized a three billion image database that could end your ability to walk down the street anonymously. They provided it to worldwide law...
Businesses in Danger: Data Transfer between Cloud Apps

Businesses in Danger: Data Transfer between Cloud Apps

Businesses in Danger: Data Transfer between Cloud Apps The cloud has been sold to businesses as an inexpensive alternative to having dedicated servers on-site but the big drawback is that you know longer have control of the data.  I constantly have to explain to...
Malware on Macs: Not as Bad as the Headlines Might Lead You to Believe

Malware on Macs: Not as Bad as the Headlines Might Lead You to Believe

Malware on Macs: Not as Bad as the Headlines Might Lead You to Believe   Apple designs their computers with a security-first mindset but that does not  mean that they are not able to be compromised by enterprising cybercriminals. Although, just like with all news...