RECOGNIZE AND REPORT PHISHING

RECOGNIZE AND REPORT PHISHING

Phishing attacks have become an increasingly common problem for organizations of all sizes and can be very difficult to spot. It’s important every individual stop and think before clicking on a link or opening an attachment and know how to spot red flags. Cybersecurity Awareness Month 2023 guidance provides the tools needed to recognize and…

Turn on Multi-factor Authentication

Turn on Multi-factor Authentication

In a recent National Cybersecurity Alliance survey, 57% of respondents said they have heard of multi-factor authentication (MFA), but many people don’t realize that multi-factor authentication is an incredibly important layer of protection in keeping accounts secure. This month, we’re showing others how easy it is to turn on MFA whenever possible.  TIPS AND ADVICE…

USE STRONG PASSWORDS AND PASSWORD MANAGER
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USE STRONG PASSWORDS AND PASSWORD MANAGER

As our online lives expand, the average user has gone from having just a few passwords to nowmanaging upwards of 100. That’s 100 unique passwords to remember, if you’re using strongpassword habits. Password managers can save users the trouble of having to remember multiplepasswords and make accounts safer by recommending strong, unique passwords and storing…

Protecting the Digital Realm: Celebrating Cybersecurity Awareness Month
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Protecting the Digital Realm: Celebrating Cybersecurity Awareness Month

October is not just a month for Halloween costumes and pumpkin spice lattes; it’s also a time to don our digital capes and celebrate Cybersecurity Awareness Month. In today’s increasingly connected world, where our lives are intertwined with technology, the importance of cybersecurity cannot be overstated. So, let’s use this month to shine a spotlight…

SEC Approves New Cyber Reporting Regulations for Public Companies
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SEC Approves New Cyber Reporting Regulations for Public Companies

“The Securities and Exchange Commission voted 3-2 to adopt new regulations that would require publicly traded companies to notify the government when their IT systems are hacked and periodically disclose details around their cybersecurity risk governance in public filings. The rules, first proposed in 2022, were adopted in a meeting Wednesday, and would compel businesses…

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Cryptojacking Soars as Cyberattacks Increase, Diversify

Digital threat actors are adopting evolving tactical behaviors, opting for different types of malicious attacks compared to previous years, according to SonicWall. Overall intrusion attempts were up, led by the highest year on record for global cryptojacking volume recorded by SonicWall, as threat actors shifted away from traditional ransomware attacks in favor of a stealthier…

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Supply Chain Attack Hits NHS Ambulance Trusts

“A cyber-attack on an NHS supplier has left two ambulance trusts serving millions of people without access to electronic patient records, it has emerged. Swedish healthcare IT firm Ortivus said in a statement that an attack on July 18 left affected UK customers using its hosted datacenter. “The electronic patient records are currently unavailable and…

German Health IT Vendor Bitmarck Goes Offline Following Cyberattack

In today’s digital age, cybersecurity threats have become increasingly common across industries – and healthcare is no exception. Recently, German health IT vendor Bitmarck experienced a serious cyberattack that forced its platform offline, causing disruptions for health insurance providers and their customers across the country. This incident serves as a reminder of the critical role…

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National cybersecurity labeling program expected in May for IoT devices

The US Senate has proposed a bill for the development of a national cybersecurity labeling program set to be introduced in May 2020. The program aims to tackle the issue of poor security measures in Internet of Things (IoT) devices and increase transparency for consumers. The labels will be specific to the device and manufacturer,…

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TikTok faces US Ban

The US government has recently threatened to impose a ban on the popular video-sharing app, TikTok, if its Chinese owners, ByteDance, do not comply with their demands to sell a majority stake to American investors. This threat is part of ongoing concerns over the national security risks that could potentially be associated with Chinese-owned tech…