Why Are There So Many Account Takeovers of Social Media Accounts?
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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 Model for Confident and Secure Businesses
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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—Attack Types and Examples
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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.

What To Do if You Think Your Business Was Hacked
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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 Hacks Out an $80 Billion Niche
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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?

What is Penetration Testing in Cybersecurity? | Pen Testing
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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.

Endpoint Detection and Response: Network and Device Protection
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Endpoint Detection and Response: Network and Device Protection

Endpoint detection and response methodology and technology protect your network, servers and devices from malicious hackers. But, what is it and how does it work? Know the business advantages to monitoring and securing your company and customer data by investing in this crucial cybersecurity approach.