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From the nation s shift to a remotely working culture to the upcoming elections we must maintain our awareness to the importance of Information Security So far in 2020 there are many significant breaches that remind us of the importance of remaining information security aware and protective of personal data...
In 2020 protecting an organization from cyber attacks means that you need a plan to combat ransomware Ransomware infections can be expensive and costs can encompass more than just financial decisions Paying a ransom to retrieve encrypted data is never an ideal situation and the cost to do so is...
Every October since 2004 marks National Cybersecurity Awareness Month This month raises awareness about the importance of cybersecurity and how to protect yourself from cybercrime Reduce Your Cyber Risk Below are the top 5 things you can do to safeguard yourself Do not ignore operating system or security patch update...
Phish 8211 SpearPhish now VISH DON T GET HOOKED Now is the time to reassess your cybersecurity program and your Computer Security Incident Response Program CSIRP The alert below from the FBI and CISA details the VISH risk but it is up to you to get protected As always please...
As was originally reported by the technology website Ars Technica and by several Albany NY based business and news publications such as Times Union an Albany based accounting firm recently suffered a ransomware attack most likely from the ransomware ring known as Maze Maze and other ransomware rings have begun...
While the majority of America s attention is undoubtedly currently focused on issues of race and the ongoing COVID 19 pandemic two weeks ago India made a decision that has far reaching global implications In a press release issued on June 29th the Press Information Bureau of India announced that...
Our globe is linked through a fragile network that deals with healthcare government banking and corporate data while DoS attacks website defacement and other cyber attacks are on the rise The number of phishing attacks alone has skyrocketed over the last few years Cyber Risk By the Numbers In 2019...
COVID 19 has introduced many challenges to personal and professional lives While we continue to adapt we must remember to continue to perform sound security and privacy practices including when it comes to vendor management We look to vendors as trusted partners for many aspects of our supply chain and...
The 2020 Global Security Report issued by cybersecurity and managed service provider Trustwave is an annual report detailing facts and trends observed in the world of information security This annual report analyzed the threats and statistics observed throughout the world in 2019 and the respective implications moving forward in 2020...
The toll on life in the United States and the world left by COVID 19 has been great The impact on our families health businesses and the world economy will be felt by many for years to come Hospitals of every type private and public urban and rural are especially...