Ransomware Attack
A ransomware attack prompted Kaseya to roll out new patches as a means of securing customers. Specifically, the Virtual System Administrator, or VSA, was exploited by cybercriminals. Potentially, 1,500 or more businesses worldwide were affected by ransomware owing to holes in associated security. Kaseya told customers that were suspected of being infected [...]
Colonial Pipeline Hack
Today’s most deviant hackers have the capability to shut down huge entities, which was the case in May 2021 with the Colonial Pipeline hack. The nation’s largest pipeline for gas and oil products was the target of cybercriminals who demanded $5 million in ransom in order for Colonial to regain [...]
Ransomware Attack
What Happened? Recently, there was a ransomware attack on Kaseya, a tech company out of Miami whose primary services involve providing a worldwide customer base with tech management solutions. The group that did the attack is called REvil, and they’re reputed to have been responsible for shutting down both a [...]
Zero Trust Security
The prevalence of distributed teams and the influx of IoT devices into organizational networks require continuous verification of all users and devices as they use applications and access data. A zero-trust access approach is necessary for network administrators to protect networks and applications. A robust access control technology is needed [...]
Data Security
When it comes to data security, many businesses aren’t up to par. Just take a look at some of the ones in the media over the past few years. It took those companies months to figure out that there was something wrong! For example, Verifone had a data breach for [...]
Data Loss Prevention
Data plays a huge role in organizational operations today, irrespective of industry. While digital technologies greatly promote automation and cost-efficiency, they nevertheless pose a considerable risk for your company’s confidential data, such as customer databases, trade secrets, and financial information. Related: All You Need to Know About Ransomware and Ways [...]
IIoT Security
Securing an IIoT network certainly seems inherently challenging, yet doing absolutely nothing and allowing cyber miscreants to pilfer data is not the answer. IIoT, short for Industrial Internet of Things, connects industrial devices to one another, allowing data to be gathered and analyzed to provide important insights and make business [...]
Smart Appliances Security
You may not know it, but the electronics embedded in your smart appliances provide an easy place for cybercriminals to breach the security of your home network. Cyber thieves don’t need computers to access your most vital data, instead, they may use robot networks or botnets within your appliances. Botnet [...]
Endpoint Security
With the increased use of online platforms, websites, and social networks, businesses are looking to keep up with emerging opportunities for customer engagement. For this reason, businesses continue to expand access to their network by allowing employees to target, recruit and grow their customer base with wireless and mobile devices [...]
Endpoint Security Solution
Every small business should prioritize endpoint security solutions to minimize risks associated with cybercrime. Any business can be breached at some point. Here's a look at why endpoint security solutions must be part of your overall data protection plan. Avoiding Suspicious Emails and Attachments The most common reason for cybersecurity [...]