Spoofing attacks have experienced a 50% quarter-over-quarter increase in 2017. They are currently the fastest growing form of email-based cyberattack. Your users are human firewalls, the last defence of your organization.
Because of cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin, Monero and Ethereum, ransomware attacks has become a whole lot easier. Are cryptocurrencies driving cybercrime?
Phishing attacks on schools are carried out frequently, and all too often those attacks are succeeding. The education sector is now being extensively targeted.
Fake webpages and phishing emails explode the weekend from Black Friday' through to ‘Cyber Monday'. Here are some top tips to stay safe and avoid taking the bait!
Financial cybercrime is dominated by three well-known Trojans, which combined, were responsible for 86% of all financial attack activity in 2016.
The fact is that cybercriminals target all types of businesses. Every organization needs qualified I.T. staff with the skills and experience to mitigate this risk.
For those in charge of IT security, ensuring mobile and web security for the road warrior is a big challenge.
Yes, there is a way to stop 91% of all cyberattacks before they penetrate your enterprise. Most are not prepared to take this drastic step.
Bug bounty hunting is the act of finding security vulnerabilities in software and websites for payment. Many big tech companies run their own bug bounty programs.
Lightweight Directory Access Protocol (LDAP) is a staple of enterprise IT infrastructures for authenticating and storing data about users - your web content filtering solution should be no exception.
The consumer credit reporting giant, Equifax, has been breached by hackers. With 209,000 U.S. customers exposed, the scope of this security breach is massive.
Fake invoice scams accounted for more than $5 billion in losses to December 2018, with more than 24,000 reported incidents worldwide. Cybercriminals are shifting their focus to take advantage of careless user behavior.
The SANS 2017 Threat Landscape Survey Report presents valuable insights into the types of threats impacting organizations today.
The cost of a ransomware attack hits the million-dollar mark. Alarmingly all three attacks outlined in this article could have been prevented.
The U.S. is the most expensive country for organizations to suffer a data breach however this may be short-lived.
Working as an I.T. professional in the public sector versus private sector - which is better? This I.T. Pro shares some surprises encountered moving to the public sector.
Ransomware is now the most recognized network security threat in the world today. Microsoft have released a ransomware protection feature to improve Windows' defences.
2017 TitanHQ Managed Service Provider Survey - we asked our MSP customers what the main reason they offer web filtering and anti-malware to their users was. The results proved insightful.
This analysis of the NotPetya ransomware attack and its new infection mechanism uncovers NotPetya‘s lesson to us all.
WannaCry and Petya ransomware attacks have shown just how dangerous ransomware is. The decision to pay or not to pay can cause great disruption in an organization. Should you pay?
Petya Ransomware Attack Update- Initial findings suggest that it is not a variant of Petya Ransomware as publicly reported, but a new Ransomware 'ExPetr' that has not been seen before.
A data integrity attack modifies an organizations data rather than steals it. How might those companies detect and mitigate against such an attack?
The OWASP Top 10 has become an accepted benchmark of the application security world and has a large impact on application security program priorities.
Challenging times for Healthcare organizations when it comes to cybersecurity - failing to implement sufficient protections to prevent attacks could land HIPAA-covered entities in trouble.
Electronic signature service provider DocuSign victim of data breach. Customers sent malware laden emails.
WannaCry was a comprehensive attack driven by a replicating worm stolen from the National Security Agency (NSA) by a hacking organization, the Shadow Brokers.
Last week’s large-scale phishing campaign targeting Google’s one billion Gmail users demonstrated not only how sophisticated today’s attacks can be, but how fast they can spread.
Cybercriminals have created a Star Trek-themed strain of ransomware. The new ransomware called "Kirk" has a companion key called "Spock."
There's a clever phishing scam doing the rounds – the victim receives an email claiming to be from a Mailinator account, which they dispute is related to their service.
Hackers are increasingly targeting restaurants and hotels to steal customer card information. Most of these breaches go undetected or unreported. Find out why.
The implementation of GDPR will require significant changes to business practices for many organizations who do not have comparable privacy and security measures already in place.
Cybercriminals consider restaurants to be soft targets, often without on-site IT and solid security practices. Bear in mind, 50% of restaurants go out of business within one year of a breach.
March 31 is World Backup Day, an annual reminder that data needs to be protected from things like ransomware, malware, hardware failures, and of course human error.
Restaurants are tough to manage. Most owners aren't IT savvy, but they want to attract more customers using technology.
Cybersecurity for the education sector continues to be a challenge. The sector is increasingly targeted by scammers and cybercriminals, putting students and faculty at great risk.
Famed cybersecurity blogger and former Washington Times reporter, Brian Krebs spoke at the Aruba Atmosphere conference in Nashville, TN last week. It was absorbing!
How we approach technology and network security in our organizations changes year to year and so should our security priorities.
Unfortunately, the year thus far is exceeding expectations after new strains of the malicious malware entitled Popcorn Time and Spora were identified in January.
For law firms providing services to clients, data security must be an important part of business. In this environment the need for effective data security is of critical importance.
It's critical for organizations to be able to access and present emails when required. If your company fails to provide these to aid regulatory compliance, steep fines can apply.
To avoid network security traps follow these tips to keep your organizations’ computers secure.
A new ransomware variant called ‘Popcorn Time’ has been discovered. Hackers have started using a new tactic to spread ransomware by offering victims a pyramid scheme type discount.
2016 was a record-breaking year for data breaches. They range from embarrassing slip-ups to dangerous hacking attacks that are still impacting businesses today.
Healthcare tops the list industries being targeted with intense cyber-attacks. 88% of ransomware attacks during the second quarter of 2016 were directed at health care organizations.
This New Year the first step for IT security Pro’s is to check off the simple stuff that’s often avoided or ignored yet vitally important – the basics!
WiFi has been a natural fit for hotels and coffee houses for years now. For network providers, dedicated guest WiFi brings with it a lot of security concerns.
Implementing a content filter is now crucial for businesses. Social media websites can be a drain on productivity. In terms of security Facebook chat is a particular cause for concern.
Canada has been hit with an increasing number of phishing attacks targeted at high profile companies. With phishing being so prevalent, why don’t more users know about it?
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