2021 Cybersecurity Attacks that are Threatening Businesses
It seems as though every day we hear about another business that’s victimized by a data breach. In the first half of 2021 there were 1767 publicly reported data breaches which led to the exposure of over 18 billion confidential records. Yes, we said billion. And, the businesses that were lucky enough to not become […]
Cybersecurity: Weaponizing the Smartphone Accessories We Use Everyday
Nowadays, we constantly hear about new data breaches that victimize hundreds of thousands of unsuspecting people. In fact, in 2020 alone there were nearly 4,000 publicly disclosed data breaches with over 37 billion compromised records as a result. And, whether it’s a simple phishing attempt or a full-blown ransomware attack, the consequences can be […]
Cybersecurity: Seven Approaches For Improving Employee Buy-In
Cybersecurity is a must for modern businesses: Cybercrime accounted for more than $1.33 billion in monetary damages in 2016, according to a report on Statista. While companies are deploying numerous security measures, cybersecurity only works as well as the weakest link — meaning employees who may not be up-to-date, or onboard, with security routines have the potential to let […]
A Short Guide to Securing Your IoT Devices
The Internet of Things (IoT) has revolutionized the industrial world, and now it’s heading for our homes, cars, and cities. As the number of connected smart devices continues growing in complexity and size, we must take care of cybersecurity risks before privacy and security are compromised in large numbers for businesses and consumers alike. According […]
The Top 5 Most Infamous and Damaging DDoS Attacks
Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attacks are getting bigger and more frequent, and they can reach any online service: websites, emails, and connected devices. A DDoS attack can slow down your device or completely stop it from working, and it doesn’t matter if your company is a small startup or if it’s an international corporation. […]
How to Take Your Home IoT Security to the Next Level
The Internet of Things (IoT) has changed the manufacturing and industrial fields for the better, but we can also implement IoT applications in our homes, through the use of devices like smart TVs, smart locks, security cameras, smart thermostats, smart refrigerators, and more. Connecting all of these devices together with a voice assistant makes things […]
IoT Cybersecurity: Common Hacks and Effective Countermeasures
The Internet of Things (IoT) is vast and constantly evolving. To secure such a complex system of devices, software, cloud platforms, and private customer information, businesses around the world spent $1.5 billion on IoT security in 2019 alone. This may sound like a lot, but for companies that have skipped out on securing and strengthening […]
How AI Is Preventing Data Breaches In 3 Major Industries
Artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning are allowing both businesses and consumers to boost their cybersecurity to unprecedented levels. In a recent post, we examined six ways that AI is leading the way towards rock-solid information security. In case you missed it, read it here. For this article, we’ll take a closer look at how […]
5 Easy Ways to Make Your IoT Security Rock-Solid
The Internet of Things (IoT) is amazing at making our day-to-day lives more efficient. Thanks to IoT development, we can now control our lights, thermostats, and even the locks on our doors with the push of a button on our mobile phones. We can even monitor our homes from afar with connected security cameras. But […]
5 of the Worst IoT Hacking Threats in History (So Far)
With the proliferation of the Internet of Things (IoT) systems, devices, and software, we must not overlook the importance of cybersecurity. In IoT, it is often built into the devices and sensors and varies by manufacturer. Besides this, security often takes a backseat in IoT development, so there’s a strong possibility that defense measures for […]