The Federal Bureau of Investigation’s Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) recently released its annual Internet Crime Report, which offers critical insights into the cyber threat landscape based on aggregated data from complaints reported during the last calendar year. The 2023 report reveals significant increases in both the frequency and financial impact of online fraud perpetrated […]
According to research by Symantec, an alarming 85% of all emails are identified as spam or carry malicious content. That means nearly nine out of 10 emails lack legitimacy, posing a significant threat to recipients. The majority of these emails include malicious links or attachments strategically crafted to compromise computer systems with malware, ultimately leading […]
The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has announced that throughout October it will focus on ways to “Secure Our World” by educating the public on how to stay safe online. Toward that end, CISA will work to drive behavioral change around core cybersecurity habits by providing everyone with the knowledge and tools they need […]
A comprehensive report by Infoblox, encompassing 13 global markets, highlights the overwhelming prevalence of phishing and its significant role in cyber attacks compared to other attack types. According to Infoblox’s 2023 Global State of Cybersecurity Report, a staggering 81% of organizations became victims of phishing attacks within the past 12 months. Additionally, an alarming 60% […]
If you’ve ever been locked out of your Google account, you know how time-consuming and frustrating it can be to regain control of your email and apps. Most hijacking attempts of Google accounts originate from automated bots that access third-party apps with breached passwords, but they can also result from phishing and targeted attacks. Google […]
An increasing number of organizations in recent years have purchased cyber insurance policies in an effort to protect against the high cost of recovering from a data breach, including a ransomware attack. Many believe that having such a policy means they no longer have to worry about IT security; after all, the insurance company will […]
UncommonX, a Chicago based cybersecurity managed services provider, released findings from its State of Cybersecurity for Midsize Organizations study which engaged senior members of IT departments from small to medium businesses across a variety of industries. Gathering critical insights in preparedness, confidence, perceived threats and risks, the study revealed that 60% of midsize organizations suffered […]
Many cyber attacks begin with a phishing email that tries to convince the recipient to download an attachment, click a link, go to a web page, or fill out a form. In an attempt to gain trust, the sender’s email address may indicate someone known to the recipient such as a friend or colleague at […]
When browsing the web you have probably noticed that many sites have a padlock next to the browser’s address bar. This indicates that the website has been issued a security certificate. If you click on the padlock, you can verify that the website connection is secure and view the source of the certificate. You might […]
SonicWall has published the mid-year update to its 2020 Cyber Threat Report, highlighting increases in ransomware, opportunistic use of the COVID-19 pandemic, systemic weaknesses and growing reliance on Microsoft Office files by cybercriminals. The report analyzes threat intelligence data gathered from 1.1 million sensors in over 215 countries and territories. Download the full mid-year update […]
