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4 Ways Hackers Use Social Engineering to Trick Your Employees (& You!)

Apr 20, 2020 2:09:31 PM

Companies of all sizes are victimized by clever hackers regularly. Business email compromise (BEC) often occur simply because a smooth criminal posed as a trusted source.

You may have heard of the term “social engineering” before, and that’s essentially what it is: malicious “social engineers” using manipulation, deception and influence to persuade an employee or contractor into unwittingly disclosing secure information— or to perform an action which grants unauthorized access to your information systems.

Endpoint Security and Remote Work: 5 Considerations for Remote Users

Apr 14, 2020 11:41:00 AM

Amidst this uncertain time, CEOs everywhere are faced with an unnerving decision: to switch to remote operations or to close their doors. While the 2020 COVID-19 pandemic is certainly prompting more businesses to adopt temporary work-from-home policies, remote work was already growing in popularity for its diverse benefits.

2 Ways Hackers May Trick You Using COVID-19 Phishing Schemes

Apr 9, 2020 1:15:04 PM

The outpouring responses from those affected by COVID-19 has been both inspiring and heartwarming. Many companies are rising above these trying times by donating a sizable profits to causes in need. Others limited on resources are doing all they can to empower their customers, such as offering free shipping, inspiring their followers on social media, and participating in empathetic marketing campaigns.

How a Cybersecurity Keynote Speech Can Empower Your Audience

Apr 2, 2020 2:12:39 PM

Have you been considering hiring a keynote speaker to educate event attendees or your staff on the latest cyber threats? Businesses everywhere are investing in these workshop-like in-person and virtual seminars and teaching their audience all about recent hacking tactics. Attendees leave with insights into the latest industry-accepted security best practices, expertly advised by some of the best cyber professionals in the business.

5 Ways to Secure Your Workforce When Working From Home

Mar 23, 2020 2:04:10 PM

The world has changed in the last few weeks. The novel coronavirus has turned business on its head, with organizations across the globe shuttering headquarters and enabling teams to work remotely. Many have adapted, quickly, to this change, but IT leaders have had to focus on how and perhaps have not yet had the opportunity to ask, “How secure?” This question is essential, and these strategies will help you educate your organization and ensure security in this new work reality.

The Latest Malware Threat: The USB Ninja Cable

Feb 24, 2020 11:57:30 AM

You just updated your laptop with the latest virus definitions and security patches and you think, “there we go, I’m safe now!”

Unfortunately, that’s not necessarily true. Cybercriminals and hackers are always thinking of clever, new ways to exploit your devices— and you have to be perpetually vigilant.

5 Common Hacking Techniques for 2020

Feb 22, 2020 2:04:16 PM

Hacking techniques are ever-evolving, and it’s important to keep up with new threats.

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