The first reported ransomware attack on Internet of Things (IoT) devices happened in 2017: Traffic cameras in Victoria were infected by WannaCry ransomware. The infection wasn’t the result of a targeted attack—the cameras were mistakenly connected to hardware that got infected—and there was minimal damage. But the incident illustrates that IoT devices, from smart TVs… Read more »
Read the ArticleThe risk associated with artificial intelligence (AI) is a popular topic these days. Will AI take human jobs and become an enemy of the people? Will AI develop killer robots with no moral compass? Will AI become a superpower with greater control over humans? These are all important issues, but those tasked with cybersecurity currently… Read more »
Read the ArticleRansomware threats continue to grow in 2019 as cybercriminals become sneakier and more targeted in their efforts, which means only organizations that are continuously proactive in maintaining security may come away unscathed. Consider the latest: The group behind the Dharma ransomware is now bundling it inside a fake antivirus software installation. Phishing emails that reportedly… Read more »
Read the ArticleThere are two main reasons healthcare providers are currently placing more emphasis on IT and data security: big data and ransomware attacks. Over the past few years, the amount of data collected and stored by organizations in every industry is astronomical. Where healthcare differs is in the number of crucial discoveries that could come from… Read more »
Read the ArticleThere are some classic signs that your email has been hacked, but many won’t be apparent to you until someone gets in touch to point them out. Oftentimes, a hacker will use your account to send spam emails or phishing messages to your contact list. The only way you might notice an email data security… Read more »
Read the ArticleThe new year is in full swing, and though January is often a slow month for many businesses, hackers and cyber-attacks never settle down. In 2018, companies suffered a lot of loss to the hands of cyber-criminals. According to Ponemon Institute’s 2018 Cost of a Data Breach study, the cost of the average data breach… Read more »
Read the ArticleWhether it’s been internally developed or sourced from elsewhere, a lot of businesses are storing their data on the cloud. It’s not hard to see why, there are a plethora of benefits to cloud storage, including its accessibility from remote locations, and the ease of incorporating the cloud into one’s disaster recovery strategy. It seems… Read more »
Read the ArticleSecurity experts continue to fight cyber-threats that compromise both individuals and companies. As quickly as experts can shut down one threat, another one appears to take its place. Criminals have learned to evolve their tactics in an attempt to stay one step ahead of the experts. It can be helpful to educate your users on… Read more »
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