Combatting the Security Awareness Training Engagement Gap
Despite years of security awareness training, close to half of businesses say their employees wouldn’t know what to do if they received a phishing email. According to a US government-backed study, one of the main reasons for the lack of impact of cyber security training is “waning engagement and growing indifference.” Why are traditional security […]
Ho-Ho-Hold the Scams: Safeguarding Your Employees Against Holiday Phishing Scams
As Christmas is around the corner, even the grinchiest among us can’t ignore that holiday vibe. Christmas songs are playing as we do our grocery shopping, families are planning long-awaited get-togethers, and your employees are (hopefully) whistling while they work! Twinkling lights, the jingle of bells, the enticing aroma of delicious treats, laughter, and joy […]
A hospital, a chain of clinics, or a pharmaceutical company – each is a perfect storm for cybercrime
The healthcare industry is facing a cybersecurity crisis like no other. In 2023, cybercriminals targeted healthcare with over 200 breaches, compromising 89 million patient records. By the first half of 2024, this wave of attacks surged by 9.3%, affecting 45.5 million more records. Ransomware, often devastating, hit hardest, demanding $1.5 million on average per attack […]
12 Security Tips for Cyber Monday
It’s that whimsical time of year when the world transforms into a kaleidoscope of colors. Have you noticed the sudden invasion of outrageously tacky sweaters, as if a rogue knitting club took over the fashion world? Is your email inbox bursting at the seams, stuffed like a Thanksgiving turkey with an endless parade of “Buy […]
Voice Phishing Attacks: How to Prevent and Respond to Them
Have you ever received a call from an unknown number and wondered who could be on the other end? It could be a vishing scam. Vishing, a combination of “voice” and “phishing”, is a fraudulent scheme that aims to trick you into revealing sensitive information. During a vishing call, a skilled scammer uses social engineering […]
It’s the Phishiest Time of the Year Again! The Facts About Phishing Scams and the Holiday Season
As Black Friday comes and goes, and Thanksgiving is right around the corner, even the grinchiest among us can’t ignore that holiday vibe. Christmas songs are playing as we do our grocery shopping, families are planning long-awaited get-togethers, and your employees are (hopefully) whistling while they work! Unfortunately, alongside all the cheer and goodwill, it’s […]
9 Essential Tips for Black Friday Cybersecurity
Most cybersecurity professionals know all too well that the days from Thanksgiving to Black Friday and Cyber Monday are marked by a serious rise in cyberattacks. Recent findings show they are 127% higher for U.S. digital fraud than during the rest of the calendar year. As people become overwhelmed with deals, offers, shopping, and vacation-related […]
Are you ready to protect your company against black friday phishing scams?
Hackers are always looking to get their hands on sensitive data. Black Friday and Cyber Monday are particularly appealing for hackers due to the surge in shopping. Shoppers’ eagerness to find the best deals is what makes them easy targets for hackers. Scammers, in turn, use the same “promotional tactics” that retailers do during the […]
Playing Dress-Up? How to Train to Spot Websites in Disguise
With Halloween approaching, many are ready for ghosts and costumes. But online, the real threat is from websites masquerading as authentic—but aiming to deceive. Spoofed websites are insidious duplicates of genuine sites, aiming to trick users into sharing sensitive data or downloading malicious software. They are masterfully disguised as banks, eCommerce platforms, and other trustable […]
What’s the Phishing Scam Equivalent of Your Favorite Halloween Costume?
It’s the spookiest time of the year again, where the young and young at heart alike get all dressed up in the wackiest and wildest costumes they can dream up. This year, we’re highlighting a round-up of five kinds of Halloween costumes that you might see on the streets, and comparing them to five much […]
Ransomware on the Rise: Arm your business with the tools to face the next ransomware attack
As ransomware attacks continue to evolve and intensify, the need for a proactive, comprehensive approach to cybersecurity has never been more pressing. The devastating effects of these attacks can disrupt operations, lead to massive financial losses, and tarnish reputations. It’s not just a question of if an organization will be targeted, but when. Effective security […]
Elevating Cybersecurity: How CybeReady Transforms Threat Intelligence for Businesses
Cyber threats are relentless, and the methods used by cybercriminals are constantly evolving. To strengthen your security posture, it’s crucial to have timely and actionable threat intelligence. However, while technology is vital to your defense, the human element remains a significant potential vulnerability. Consider how these two disparate items intertwine. In the recent Microsoft breach, […]
How Law Firms Can Balance Client Confidentiality and Embrace the Latest Cloud Technologies
The practice of law has always played a key role in technology innovation, from issuing patents to facilitating high-profile data protection lawsuits. While the tech industry would not exist without law as its partner, the law industry doesn’t return the favor with such vigor. Legal firms are adopting cloud technology at a slower pace than […]
10 Essentials Every Anti-Phishing Course Must Have
In August 2023, Russian threat actors targeted several government agencies worldwide with Microsoft Teams phishing attacks. Many of these attacks were successful because unsuspecting users fell for the lures set by the attackers—emails purporting to be from trusted senders. Unfortunately, these incidents targeting and successfully infiltrating some government organizations were far from an anomaly. Given […]
Jiu-Jitsu Principles in Security Awareness Training: A DevOps Engineer’s Perspective
As I approach my second anniversary of practicing Jiu-Jitsu, I find myself reflecting on the profound insights and joy this journey has brought me. Two years ago, I was fortunate enough to discover my dojo, Karate Spirit, led by Sensei Reuben Saraph, a master with extensive experience in both traditional karate and Gracie Jiu-Jitsu. Alongside […]
Achieving NIS2 Compliance: 10 Steps to Follow
Are you prepared to face the growing threat of cybercrime in your software supply chain? As more organizations go digital, the threat of growing cybercrime rates has become more pressing than ever. Regulatory bodies have responded to the growing threat by updating the National Institute of Standards and Technology’s (NIST’s) foundational cybersecurity supply chain risk […]
Paid Cybersecurity Courses: Why They Are Not the Solution for Security Awareness
When it comes to your cybersecurity strategy, humans will always be your weakest link—and your greatest asset. Educating employees in security awareness is integral to protecting your organization from internal and external cyber threats, and leaders are beginning to recognize the gravity and importance of this fact. Cybersecurity courses were once treated like an inconvenient […]
A Practical Guide to the SEC Cybersecurity Rules
Imagine making a significant stock investment in the latest hot tech startup—only to find out, much later, that the firm had been the victim of an undisclosed data breach that seriously damaged its customers, reputation, and infrastructure. Would you have invested in the first place had you known the truth? Fortunately, investors no longer have […]
14 Cybersecurity Awareness Topics You Need to Cover
You might be surprised to discover that merely running cybersecurity awareness training programs for your staff is insufficient to foster a robust culture of awareness in your organization. Paying attention to the details of how the training works and the precise topics covered is what sets apart the most security-aware businesses. With the cyber threat […]
How Can You Protect Yourself From Social Engineering: 5 Essential Steps
Humans are essentially social animals that foster positive emotional well-being through meaningful interpersonal connections. However, this helpful trait can be easily abused through scams perpetrated by social engineering. It’s a con game that’s been going on since the early days of humanity—but today, with social interactions transcending physical boundaries online, the menace of social engineering […]
