QR Code Scams on the Rise Cybercriminals are continually looking for new ways to hack into your devices and gain access to your network and data. One of the more recent types of cyberattacks we’ve seen is QR code phishing. In this scheme, a cybercriminal will send you a malicious QR code that takes you…
How to Protect Your Business and Staff from LinkedIn Scams According to new research from network security firm Nordlayer, 52% of businesses have experienced LinkedIn scams so far this year. These were more common among larger business. However, about 31% of small businesses reported that they had been targeted on social media. Of those businesses…
National Cybersecurity Strategy Aims to Protect Critical Infrastructure In March 2023, the Biden administration released a new National Cybersecurity Strategy. The Strategy asserts that cybersecurity is a critical component of the United States’ economic prosperity and national security. It then details a comprehensive approach to better secure cyberspace, protect critical infrastructure and create a resilient…
Data Protection and Cybersecurity Tips for Law Firms According to The American Bar Association’s (ABA) 2021 Legal Technology Survey, 25% of respondents said their firm had, at some time, experienced a data breach. For law firms, data protection and cybersecurity are top priorities, given the amount of sensitive information they handle. Why Cybercriminals Target Law…
Tampa’s Business Email Compromise (BEC) Problem Did you know that Tampa ranks second in the nation for business email compromise schemes, or BECs? According to the FBI, BECs are the largest form of internet fraud in the country and cost Americans more than $9 billion from 2016 to 2021 alone. These cybercrimes differ from ransomware…
Cybercrime has continued to rise over the past 18 months, impacting businesses of all sizes. This has prompted an increased awareness of and interest in cyber-insurance. This post explains what it is, and what businesses need to know about getting coverage, including IT best practices.
According to Verizon’s 2020 Data Breach Investigations Report, there were 3,950 confirmed data breaches in 2020 alone.
Passwords have long been used as the primary form of online account security. However, as the internet becomes more sophisticated, so too have hackers. A password is no longer enough to protect your data from attacks.
According to the World Economic Forum (WEF) Global Risks Report 2020, cyberattacks will be one of the greatest risks to businesses over the next decade. It will outpace terrorism, political conflict and destruction of natural ecosystems.
