The Gist In an age where mobile and IoT devices dominate tech, here is what you need to do stay ahead of today’s needs for cybersecurity. Today tech has all but been overtaken by a digital revolution. With mobile devices and technology becoming so advanced, it is no wonder…
The Gist Keeping your organization’s technology on the most recent operating system is not enough. Information security professionals should develop long term plans for maintaining their organization’s defenses. A little over a week ago, WannaCry ransomware spread to over 400,000 machines in 28 languages. Over 98% of machines were running Windows…
The Gist Cyber criminals aren’t interested in the small fish, they’re going straight for the big guys. Targeted enterprises are being forced to pay through encryption ransomware. Ransomware comes in all shapes and forms. Common examples of ransomware include scareware, which is essentially fake antivirus claiming that you need…
The Gist 2017 is set to be the year when organizations push forward the increased adoptions of Internet of Things despite its concerns with security. IoT is not a new concept, and neither are the rumors of their obvious security risk. However, with the easy usability that comes with…
The Gist Technical support scams are now beginning to use tricks from ransomware where they are now demanding money. Some argue that fear is the best tactic for persuading people into getting what you want. This seems to be especially true when it comes to hackers on the web….
The Gist IT Departments need a lot more than point in time detection to keep advanced malware away. Malware today is nothing like it was a few years ago. Organizations everywhere are now facing constant cyber attacks. To give a little perspective, IT department’s face on average tens of…
The Gist With more and more small businesses launching each year, learn the best ways for finding cyber security solutions without breaking the bank. In today’s competitive market, even small start-up companies are building complex business infrastructures. That is why even small businesses are becoming prime targets for such…
The Gist Could someone be watching you? In the age of the “Internet of Things,” online hackers are gaining access into your life through your webcam devices. Here’s what you can do to stop it. 2016 has been the takeoff year for the Internet of Things, and while that…
The Gist Google’s My Activity Tool limits what information is accessible to outside parties. With the vast majority of the world turning to Google’s powerful search engine every day, it has become a Mecca for housing large amounts of personal data, some with more privacy than others. According to Internet…
The Gist If you thought security training was useless, think again. According to Info Security Magazine, phishing education can save a company upwards of $3.77 million annually! Hacking the mind seems to have become the popular attack of choice these days when it comes to online fraud. With little…
