October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month, which makes it the perfect time to step back and look at how your business is protecting itself from today’s biggest digital threats. Here’s the reality: Most cyberattacks don’t happen because of some elite hacker. They happen because of sloppy everyday habits – like an employee clicking a bad link, skipping ...
Even in good times, scammers circle around generosity. But during the holidays, when giving increases and emotions run high, they truly pounce. A few years ago, a massive telefunding fraud was shut down after authorities discovered that the perpetrators had made 1.3 billion deceptive donation calls and collected over $110 million from unsuspecting donors. (Federal Trade ...
Every year, there’s a new flood of apps, gadgets and “game-changing” technology. Most of it feels more like a distraction than a breakthrough. But this year, a few simple tools actually lived up to the hype – saving small business owners time, money and the occasional headache. Here are the tech wins that were worth it ...
You wouldn’t drive without a seat belt. You wouldn’t leave your office unlocked overnight. So why go online without multifactor authentication (MFA)? MFA is like a second lock on your digital door. Instead of relying on just a password – which can be stolen, guessed or phished – it adds another layer of protection, such as ...
At first, hanging on to old technology for as long as possible seems like a great way to stretch your IT budget. However, the cost of doing so is much higher than simply replacing the tech. Continuing to use old hardware and outdated software can cost your business in productivity, budget and security. The Real Cost There ...
When it comes to protecting your business from cyberthreats, the basics still matter. A lot. In fact, according to IBM’s 2023 Cost Of A Data Breach Report, 82% of breaches involved data stored in the cloud, and most of them could’ve been prevented with simple, foundational safeguards. That’s where “cyber hygiene” comes in – your business’s ...
You and your employees may be getting back from vacation, but cybercriminals never take a day off. In fact, data shown in studies from vendors ProofPoint and Check Point indicate that phishing attempts actually spike in the summer months. Here’s how to stay aware and stay protected. Why The Increased Risk? Attackers use your summer travel bug ...
Cybercriminals are changing how they attack small businesses. Instead of breaking down the door, they’re sneaking in with a stolen key…your login credentials. It’s called an identity-based attack, and it’s becoming the top way hackers get into systems. They steal passwords, trick employees with fake e-mails or overload people with login requests until someone slips. And, ...
Due to rising cyberthreats, several data privacy laws have emerged over the past few years, including the GDPR, HIPAA, and the CCPA. These laws are designed to protect your data and give you the right to know what is being done with it and for what purposes. This article focuses on HIPAA and a new amendment ...
CMMC 2.0 has two rules: requirements (32 CFR) and DoD program management implementation (Title 48 CFR). It became law on December 16, 2024, with KAMIND among the first certified as a Level 2 company. This blog discusses 48 CFR and its timeline. What It Is About 48 CFR, officially "Title 48 of the Code of Federal Regulations ...
Urgent And Critical Protections We Are Urging All Clients To Have In Place NOW To Protect Their Bank Accounts, Client Data, Confidential Information And Reputation From The Tsunami Of Cybercrime
