According to Henry Ford, “The only real mistake is the one from which we learn nothing.” In that spirit, let’s learn about cybersecurity by looking back at the significant data breaches of 2023 and analyzing what went wrong.
By taking a short quiz about last year’s top data breaches, we can better understand cybersecurity vulnerabilities and implement more robust strategies.
Each year heralds a new wave of cybersecurity challenges, and with the current advancements in quantum computing, cloud platforms, and online workplaces, 2024 is set to have its fair share. It's therefore essential for your business to stay ahead of these threats by implementing best practices and preparing accordingly.
Firmware, the invisible but integral software that powers our devices, is often an overlooked aspect of a business’s cybersecurity strategy. This article explores why updating your firmware is paramount for securing your business against potential threats.
Over the past 12 months, we've witnessed a dynamic interplay of innovation and challenge, as cyberthreats continued to morph and adapt, testing the resilience of organizations worldwide.
In this year-end retrospective, we delve into the intricacies of the current cybersecurity landscape, unraveling the threads that wove the narrative of 2023. From groundbreaking advancements in defensive strategies to the relentless creativity of malicious actors, the cybersecurity scene has been nothing short of a battleground where vigilance and adaptability were the key currencies.
Artificial intelligence (AI) has become increasingly sophisticated, transforming the way we interact with technology. However, AI's prevalence has also paved the way for it to become involved in a cyber war between malicious actors and security providers.
In popular media, cybercriminals are often portrayed targeting big corporations or top government agencies. In reality, they typically attack small- and medium-sized businesses (SMBs). This is because these organizations are easier to infiltrate: unlike large enterprises, SMBs may lack crucial resources, such as budget and IT personnel, hampering their ability to implement sophisticated cybersecurity tools and technologies.
Contrary to popular belief, cybersecurity incidents often aren't the work of highly sophisticated hacking techniques alone, but rather, they are due to simple mistakes like weak passwords or clicking on malicious links. This means cybersecurity is not just the sole responsibility of the IT department or security experts; it concerns every employee in an organization.
These days, cybersecurity isn’t the sole responsibility of IT departments; it’s a collective effort involving every employee. According to Verizon's 2023 Data Breach Investigations Report, 74% of breaches involved the human element, such as misuse, social engineering attacks, and simple errors.
In a ransomware attack, cybercriminals encrypt the victim's critical data and ask for a ransom in exchange for giving back data access. But contrary to what many may believe, ransomware attacks don't just happen overnight. The reason these attacks are so successful is that they're meticulously planned, often over the course of many months.
Ransomware has become a pervasive threat to modern business, accounting for over 236 million attacks in the first half of 2022 alone. For those who don’t know, ransomware encrypts your systems and data unless you pay a ransom, usually in an untraceable cryptocurrency such as Bitcoin.
