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Why Are There So Many Account Takeovers of Social Media Accounts?

Social media account takeovers are a serious problem, and their prevalence is only increasing. In 2022, the Identity Theft Resource Center (ITRC)1 received four times the number of inquiries about social media account takeovers compared to 2021. There are a number of reasons why social media accounts are so frequently targeted by scammers. First, social…

zero trust security
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Zero-Trust Security Model for Confident and Secure Businesses

The Zero Trust security model is a way to deal with the problem of perimeterless security in an age of remote working and cloud networks. In this blog post, we discuss the meaning and importance of the Zero Trust security model for Small and Medium Businesses, from basic principles to business examples.

social engineering hacking
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Social Engineering Hacking—Attack Types and Examples

Security tactics such as IT audits, pentesting, vulnerability scanning, reports and alerts are highly sophisticated. Yet, social engineering hacking is able to circumvent this technology by ‘hacking’ our brain instead—taking advantage of our trust, fear, politeness, or inattention. This specific type of hacking may be supported by technology; but the catalyst is psychological exploitation.

data breach
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What To Do if You Think Your Business Was Hacked

A data breach is a serious incident that can have far-reaching consequences for businesses and individuals. When a company’s data is breached, it can lead to the theft of sensitive information, such as credit card numbers, Social Security numbers, and medical records. Criminals can then use this information to commit fraud, identity theft, and other crimes.

cybersecurity insurance
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Cybersecurity Insurance Hacks Out an $80 Billion Niche

Cybersecurity insurance companies are paying close attention to security researchers, pentesters and even malicious hackers. While government legislation grinds along, insurance terms are tightening while premiums rise. Do you know the impact of your policy’s conditions? Are you compliant and covered —or confused?

Six IT Cost-Saving Strategies for Small and Midsize Businesses
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Six IT Cost-Saving Strategies for Small and Midsize Businesses

Small and midsize companies are always looking for ways to save money without jeopardizing their mission and business operations. At the same time, shifts in the market and economic headwinds like inflation, technology advancements, and the threat of recession, bring uncertainty and new challenges that continually “stress test” a company’s workforce, systems, and security.

what is pentesting in cybersecurity?
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What is Penetration Testing in Cybersecurity? | Pen Testing

What is penetration testing in cybersecurity? This blog post defines pentesting and explains the demand for it. It also sets out various pentesting approaches and what you can expect from pentest reports. Finally, it concludes with a strong business case for its adoption, along with some principles to help you commission or conduct successful pentests.