What IT and Cybersecurity Leaders Should Know About AI: Navigating the Rise of Generative AI in Cybersecurity
Generative AI (GenAI) is the latest technological marvel seen as a game-changer for industries across the board, especially in IT and cybersecurity. The buzz surrounding GenAI is hard to ignore, with many touting it as a revolutionary force that will dramatically boost productivity through automation. However, as with any emerging technology, it’s essential for IT and cybersecurity leaders to approach…
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Salami Attacks: What Are They and How Can They Be Prevented?
New digital innovations, particularly when it comes to payment technology, have allowed businesses to operate more efficiently and improve the customer experience. But there have been some unintended, far less desirable consequences, too. Salami attacks, a form of cybercrime targeting banks and financial institutions, are one example. Here’s what you need to know about this often-overlooked online attack that has…
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Phishing Attacks: How to Recognize Them and Keep Your Business Safe
Cybercrime is on the rise, and hackers are using any opportunity to take advantage of an unknowing victim to gain access to personal information for financial gain. The new “work from anywhere” world puts everyone at risk of cyber-attacks. One commonly used tactic is phishing. Phishing messages are crafted with the end goal of capturing a person or an organization’s…
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Identifying and Preventing Email Phishing Attacks
Criminals use phishing, a type of online scam, to impersonate legitimate companies to steal sensitive information. Why is this scam referred to as phishing? The term “phishing” is a spin on the word fishing because criminals dangle a fake “lure”— that looks legitimate and is sent from a reputable company—hoping to get users to “bite” by providing sensitive information like…
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Top 3 Reasons to Back Up Your SaaS Data
Microsoft 365 and Google Workspace are being adopted by businesses at an enormous rate. However, their popularity makes them attractive targets for cybercriminals. One of the most business-friendly innovations in recent years has been the rapid growth of cloud applications like Microsoft 365 and Google Workspace. These Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) apps have fundamentally changed the way we do business, enabling companies…
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9 Cybersecurity Tips Every Business Should Follow
A massive global shift to remote working environments has created an open season for cybercriminals. No business - big or small - is safe. Small and medium businesses (SMBs) seemingly have a target on their backs, so strengthening your company’s security posture is essential right now There are ways to protect business data against cyber attacks. Here are nine tips…
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What is Endpoint Backup and Why Do You Need it?
Whether you experience a ransomware attack, lost or stolen device, or the accidental deletion of a file, a recovery solution is essential. Employee devices, and the network at large, carry critical business information that is often left out of company backup policies. In these scenarios, an inadequate endpoint (PC's and laptops) backup option can result in lost data, lost time,…
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Azure Data Protection: Why Cloud Servers Need Backup
A common misconception is that moving to the cloud means no longer having to backup data. This idea encourages businesses to take unnecessary risks with Software as a Service (SaaS) applications like Microsoft 365 and Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) clouds like Microsoft Azure. There are many reasons for growing businesses to take advantage of the flexibility, scalability, and other…
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What is Ryuk Ransomware and How Does it Work?
Ryuk is a type of ransomware that encrypts files on an infected system, with ransom typically demanded in bitcoin or other types of cryptocurrency. Ryuk has targeted many large organizations using Microsoft Windows and related systems. First spotted in August 2018, it was initially thought to be a group that operates out of North Korea, but now is believed to…
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Pro Tips: Protecting Against Phishing and Ransomware
Many small and medium businesses (SMBs) who allowed employees to work remotely for the first time in 2020 have decided to continue to support remote work indefinitely, at least for some employees who prefer it and have proven they can work productively in that mode. Even those businesses who summon most employees back to the office now operate in a…
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