The University of Minnesota data breach has raised eyebrows and concerns in educational and business communities. This incident compromised the personal information of students, faculty, and employees, the scale of which is still unclear. We’ll examine the details of the breach, how the university responded, and what some of the key takeaways are to reduce the likelihood...
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The Hidden Value of Software Updates
As we continue Cybersecurity Month 2023, today, we want to discuss the value of software updates in securing our world. Around 31% of companies have detected attempts to exploit software vulnerabilities, making that a common weak point. Beyond that, patches often add new features, bug fixes, and other benefits. Whether you’re an individual user or a business owner,...
How Password Managers Can Boost Your Security
With Cybersecurity Month 2023 underway, we want to highlight the importance of password managers. Memorizing dozens of unique passwords can be a headache for even the most tech-savvy person. That’s led to people cutting corners, like reusing passwords, which can be risky for users and businesses alike. With over 80% of confirmed breaches linked to password security, it's...
Cybersecurity Awareness Month 2023: Secure Our World
With the arrival of October comes Cybersecurity Awareness Month 2023, a collaborative effort between government and private industries to help people better protect their data. Now in its 20th year, a new theme has been chosen: Secure Our World. Unlike previous years, this theme is going to carry over year-round. The reason is simple: cybersecurity awareness doesn’t just...
100+ Tech Tips for Users and Businesses
From mobile phones to computers, digital devices have become commonplace in businesses and homes alike. What was once a novel way of doing simple tasks, technology is now integral to day-to-day work and living. Yet, with over 5 billion internet users globally, it’s easy to take for granted. Convenience can come at a cost, ranging from minor headaches to major security...
Tailgating Attack: From Door to Data Breach
Businesses often focus on cybersecurity measures like firewalls and data encryption to protect their assets. However, physical security, especially in the form of a tailgating attack, tends to be overlooked. In one survey, over 70% of participants admitted they were vulnerable to a tailgating security breach. This type of threat exposes hardware and equipment and could...
In-House IT Support: More Expensive Than You Know
Choosing to build an in-house IT support team offers on-demand help but comes with financial challenges beyond the base salary. With global IT spending projected to hit over $5 trillion in 2024, costs continue to rise, forcing companies to make tough decisions with their budgets. We’ll discuss some of the often-overlooked expenses, ranging from operational costs and...
Microsoft Cloud Breach Started Earlier Than Realized
In Late July, we covered a cybersecurity incident where hackers gained access to government emails. The cause was a Microsoft cloud breach that used a stolen authentication key. At the time, only 25 organizations were thought to be impacted, including some Western European government agencies. However, the attack was revealed to have started much earlier than realized....
The 6 Steps of a Good Incident Response Plan
When it comes to cybersecurity, it’s a matter of when not if a cyber threat targets your business. Every industry is impacted, with healthcare alone seeing a 74% increase in weekly attacks compared to 2021. Not every type of risk is obvious, either. Whether it’s a subtle phishing attempt, data breach, or even a fake invoice scam, organizations can be hit in many...
How To Protect Yourself From Social Engineering
Social engineering is a major threat, bypassing traditional security through widespread tactics like phishing. Instead of hacking into systems, social engineers manipulate individuals into willingly giving up confidential information or gaining access to secure systems. That makes it difficult to protect yourself, which is why the ISACA lists social engineering as the #1...
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