As of May 25, 2018, one of the strictest data protection regulatory acts will become enforced. The legislation, known as the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), is a European Union law that ensures data privacy for all individuals within the EU. The legislation is a reaction to the number of data breaches and hacks that […]
World Password Day was on May 1st, 2018, and the goal of the holiday was to bring awareness to password hacking, and its ugly repercussions. Identity theft is one of the world’s fastest-growing crimes, but it’s preventable. By taking small steps like creating stronger passwords and adding two-step authentication, you can help protect yourself from […]
Cyber attacks are a constant threat. Instances like Target, LinkedIn and Equifax’s data breaches are becoming more common, in addition to pointed attacks at individuals. In order to obtain our information, hackers often use password cracking software. Do you know what goes into the process of password cracking? And, do you know what steps you can take […]
We don’t just create accounts and credentials as a frivolous act. Accounts are designed to protect something, like your most critical assets. So why create accounts for security, without implementing security protocol? The most utilized form of authentication for accessing an account is a username and password. Unfortunately, weak passwords, smarter automated password-cracking programs, hackers, […]
Doctors, nurses and other medical practitioners access and assess medical devices daily. Medical devices include anything from MRI machines and X-ray machines to personal medical devices like heart monitors. In order to gain access to medical devices, staff members need to enter their personal identification information – usually a username and password. Manually entering this […]
Many financial service organizations pay close attention to security measures that can prevent outsider attacks while focusing less on internal threats. No organization likes to think their employees— either maliciously or mistakenly— will cause harm to their organization, but it’s a very real threat. In fact, IBM and the Ponemon Institute estimated that in 2016, while 50% […]
Financial service companies are a massive target for cybercriminals. This is—and will continue to be—inherently true due to the nature of the business. Financial service companies manage sensitive data, which is a draw for criminals who sell sensitive data on the black market for profit. And every company is only one mistake away from a cyberattack. […]
Your company’s cyber protection is only strong as your company’s weakest password. As a business owner, your reputation is of utmost importance. One mistake can jeopardize your success. It’s unfortunate— but realistic—that your employees don’t share your devotion or urgency to protect internal data. This means you’re only as strong as your organization’s weakest password. […]
In today’s word, most of us realize the importance of creating strong passwords to protect our most sensitive information. We understand that using the same credentials for each account is dangerous because one breach can easily snowball into something far more serious and wide-reaching. But, when it comes to keeping track of our passwords, well that’s a different […]
Cybersecurity is a major concern for businesses and individuals alike. With the abundance of information and buzzwords tossed around, daily, it’s difficult to understand what you need to truly protect yourself from cybercrime. In this article, we will explore cloud storage, one of the more popular options for data protection. But, is it the safest […]
Personal information ranging from email addresses to credit card numbers were compromised as a result of the five following data breaches. What do consumers need to know about protecting themselves in the future? First, take time to understand the types of common cyber attacks. Three common types of cyber attacks are: Most data breaches are […]
Year-over-year cyber experts warn the healthcare industry they are among the most targeted industries for cybercrimes. Why is this? And how can hospitals protect themselves? The problem: By the numbers Though the problem of hospitals being targeted for cybercrimes isn’t new, it’s one that hasn’t been properly rectified. A 2013 Ponemon Institute survey revealed that 94 percent […]
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