Cybersecurity experts are warning holiday shoppers to be extra vigilant this year, as more people than usual are expected to opt for online shopping rather than braving crowded malls and stores due to COVID-19. What exacerbates this even further is the blending of our work and home lives due to working from home. People are […]
The FBI in a new advisory is warning the public about cybercriminals who have created fake domains attributed to the law enforcement agency. According to the bureau, it has observed unattributed cyber actors registering numerous domains that spoof legitimate FBI websites. These spoofed domains and email accounts are used by nation-state actors and hackers to […]
According to a new survey from cybersecurity firm CrowdStrike, nation state attacks and ransomware remain top priorities of security professionals as the global pandemic and remote work continue to shape our professional lives. The company’s third annual Global Security Attitude Survey, produced by an independent research firm, includes the results of a survey of 2,200 […]
If we’ve said it once, we’ve said it a million times: USE A PASSWORD MANAGER TO HAVE DISTINCT PASSWORDS FOR EVERY APP AND WEBSITE. Yes, we just yelled that at our screens. Did you hear us? We’re taking such a harsh approach because we’re frankly tired of writing so many stories on the importance of password management. […]
Embracing remote work can bring with it several advantages, like the ability to hire globally and reduced real estate expenses. However, some companies are making the decision to shift to permanent remote work for the wrong reasons, according to a Harvard Business School professor and remote work expert. Prithwiraj Choudhury, a remote work expert who […]
According to cybersecurity firm Sophos, the growing threat of ransomware tops the list of threats that will shape IT security trends in 2021. The company’s 2021 Threat Report written by security researchers, threat hunters, rapid responders, cloud security and AI experts, details how cybersecurity threats like ransomware are evolving and becoming more sophisticated. The report […]
The term ‘biomimicry’ sort of goes hand-in-hand with wellness and calm. After all, biomimicry is often used to solve problems like employee satisfaction and productivity with calming, nature-based methods, such as bioluminscent lighting. But what about the other practical scenarios where a less-comforting solution is required? There’s absolutely nothing comforting about this robotic tongue, as […]
Microsoft has introduced its new Pluton security processor in collaboration with leading chipmakers to bring more security advancements to Windows PCs and other Microsoft devices. Microsoft Pluton leverages chip-to-cloud security technology already used in Xbox and Azure Sphere to bring enhanced cybersecurity tools to future Windows PCs. This is a collaboration with some of the […]
Chris Krebs, a career cybersecurity and risk management expert and first director of the federal Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), has been fired by President Donald Trump. Krebs, a former Microsoft executive, had been actively refuting claims – including those by Trump – that the 2020 elections were subject to widespread voter fraud and […]
According to one of the world’s largest insurance brokerages, cybersecurity is the most pressing risk for businesses, topping even the coronavirus pandemic and climate change. Dan Glaser, CEO of March & McLennan Companies Inc., said at the Reuters Events Future of Insurance USA conference Monday that the security of their network should now be the […]
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