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Apr
16
Unlock insights from the 2023 Annual Cybersecurity Attitudes & Behaviors Report


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Digital connectivity is an indispensable force in our lives, making a major impactful statement about its significance to cybersecurity. However, as technology progresses so do online threats.


Oft times, our own actions place us at greater risk from scams or cyberattacks. Weak passwords and lax policies are two such risky behaviors; human error accounts for approximately 88% of data breaches.


National Cybersecurity Alliance (NCA) and CybSafe work to correct bad cyber hygiene. Their annual report examines attitudes and behavior related to cybersecurity; their goal is to educate both people and businesses alike on how they can better secure their digital environments.


This year's study included ...


Mar
31
What Is Microsoft Security Copilot and Should You Utilize It?

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Cyber threats are constantly changing and it can be challenging to stay abreast of them. Processing data efficiently presents companies with numerous obstacles; you also must be ready to quickly respond to incidents. Overall security posture management can be dauntingly complex.


Microsoft Security Copilot is your answer. A revolutionary AI solution, it provides tailored insights that empower teams in protecting networks. Integrating seamlessly with other Microsoft products, it utilizes natural language translation for tailored insights and guidance.


This article will describe what Microsoft Security Copilot is and discuss its features. We will explore its benefits and assess if it's the ideal ...


Mar
24
Experts agree that your smart home devices could potentially spy on you.

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Smart home devices have quickly become an integral part of modern living, offering us convenience, efficiency and connectivity.


Recent research has raised concern over the possible dangers posed by smart gadgets found in our homes. There has been speculation that our smart devices may be monitoring us without our knowledge, providing insight into who their owners really are.


Invite these devices into your home is now common, but it is essential that we consider their privacy implications. In this session we will highlight potential surveillance risks presented by smart home devices and discuss strategies to maintain privacy in an age of increased connectivity.


Smart Homes Are Silent Observers



To...


Mar
22
Online Security: Examining the risks posed by browser extensions

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Browser extensions have become as ubiquitous as mobile applications, yet many only end up installing and using a handful of them. Google Chrome features over 176,000 extensions which provide users with additional functionality and customization options.


Browser extensions can enhance your browsing experience while simultaneously posing risks to both your online privacy and security.


We will explore the dangers associated with browser extensions in this article and shed light on their possible threats, providing insight into how you can protect your online presence.


Browser Extensions:


Benefits and Risks Browser extensions have quickly become popular due to their convenience and versatility, wit...


Mar
07
These Seven AI Trends Are Unraveling Cybersecurity Realm

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Recently, digital innovation has seen exponential growth. Artificial Intelligence and cybersecurity work together closely in protecting sensitive data and digital assets.


AI can be an invaluable asset as cyber threats evolve.


AI provides organizations with cutting-edge techniques and tools, helping them stay one step ahead of malicious actors.


This exploration reveals the latest AI trends; these developments are rapidly altering cybersecurity while strengthening defenses against an ever-increasing range of cyberthreats.


Traditional cybersecurity methods cannot keep pace with increasingly sophisticated cyber attacks, but AI offers an effective solution - its adaptive and flexible nature making it...


Feb
25
What payment method for ransomware should I choose? (Hint: none)

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Imagine this: your business has fallen victim to ransomware, with critical data locked away by cyber criminals who demand a ransom fee in return.


Are You Unable to Pay the Ransomware Gangs Offer Payment Extensions? Some ransomware gangs provide payment extensions similar to "buy now and pay later" schemes.


Recent research indicates that ransomware groups have become more imaginative with their extortion tactics. One group offers victims multiple choices when selecting ransom demands; these "options" may include:


Paying up to $10,000 may allow you to delay or delete their data before it becomes public.


As victims can usually negotiate the exact amount charged, this process takes on an entirely ne...


Feb
14
Implement AI Rules in Your Staff Environment

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Artificial intelligence (AI) is an innovative technology with great potential to boost employee efficiency, creativity and productivity. However, AI may present certain challenges and risks; to use it successfully for business use cases. In order to properly implement and use this powerful tool.


Establishing clear ethical guidelines or "AI Rules" for the interaction of staff is vitally important. Without guidance and proper knowledge on AI for business data use, employees could miss out on significant time savings potentials and miss out on significant time savings altogether.


Sixty-four percent of businesses expect AI to increase productivity.


We will offer some advice on how to implement AI r...


Jan
24
What Impact Could New SEC Cybersecurity Requirements Have on My Business?

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Cybersecurity has quickly become a priority for all businesses worldwide, with threats growing exponentially as technology progresses. To meet this growing threat, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission recently passed new cybersecurity rules which will have significant ramifications on businesses worldwide.


These rules were developed in response to the ever-increasing sophistication of cyber threats and companies must protect sensitive data.


Let's delve into the core elements of these SEC regulations, reviewing how they could potentially impact your business.


Understanding New SEC Cybersecurity Requirements



The Securities and Exchange Commission's new cybersecurity regulations emphasize pr...


Jan
23
Are sensitive data hidden within employees' personal email accounts?


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Your organization will grow over time, as will the amount of data sent daily to employees via email. Email is the lifeblood of your business: proposals, contracts, IP details and customer records may all pass through it - but are you fully in control of all this sensitive data?


Poor management of how employees access and manage work communications is one of the major weaknesses for many large companies. But why?


Although combining work and personal email may appear convenient, doing so presents serious risks to your business.


Transparency of Your Data Gmail does not permit IT departments to have a centralized view or administration over how business files are stored, transmitted, or accessed b...


Jan
16
Are You Prepared For Next-Gen Email Security? (Yes!)

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Google's RETVec tool is an effective and simple way to make Gmail a spam-free space.


What exactly is RETVec? mes To put it simply, RETVec stands for Resilient Efficient Text vectorizer and acts as an extension that helps Gmail to detect annoying spam emails more efficiently.


Did you know spammers can be very clever at trying to bypass our security? Some spammers employ invisible characters (e.g. "3xpl4in3d instead of "explained") or typos as means to bypass RETVec; however, RETVec has been specially trained to counter all these strategies.


Google describes it as mapping words and phrases to real numbers, then using these numbers to analyze, predict and detect word similarity - almost like givi...


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