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Living-off-the-land attacks (LOTL) are among the most dangerous cybersecurity threats facing your business. They are widespread, difficult to detect, and can wreak havoc in your system by leveraging legitimate tools and applications. According to Crowdstrike’s 2023 Global Threat Report, 71% of all threat detections involved malware-free LOTL activity, including widespread [...]
As cyber threats become more complex, the cost of preventing them is simultaneously rising, but the good news is that improving your security stack doesn’t have to exhaust your IT budget. Even the most secure systems are not 100% immune from attacks, and when those attacks result in a successful [...]
Two-factor authentication (2FA) has been a standard security measure for over a decade. Whether logging into an online bank account, accessing work email, or managing sensitive client information, most internet users have encountered 2FA in some capacity. That’s because the data shows that it works. According to a 2019 study [...]
Building an efficient IT department and strong tech culture is a team effort that requires the cooperation of every employee. From your newest hire to your CEO, all team members need to know what constitutes good cyber hygiene, understand how they contribute to cybersecurity, and commit to following stated policies [...]
One of the most important things you can do to reduce risk across your organization is to crack down on password security. According to the Ponemon Institute’s 2020 State of Password and Authentication Security Behaviors Report, 50% of IT professionals reuse passwords across workplace accounts, and 49% sometimes or frequently [...]
Outsourcing some of your business processes and services to a third-party vendor can increase efficiency, improve customer service, and help you manage costs. But what should you do if that vendor is breached? According to Black Kite’s 2022 Third Party Data Breach Report, breach impacts almost doubled in 2022 compared [...]
As cybersecurity technology continues to evolve, the good news is that new tools have delivered on their promise to shore up cyber vulnerabilities, detect threats earlier, and provide rapid countermeasures. The bad news, however, is that technology alone isn’t enough to solve the cybersecurity crisis. According to the World Economic [...]
Last year, the average cost of a data breach in the U.S. clocked in at $9.44 million, according to IBM’s annual Cost of a Data Breach report. The most commonly cited cause of these data breaches is stolen credentials, accounting for 19% of all breaches. Other common attacks include phishing, [...]
You’ve probably heard of password managers. They have been touted for reducing stress and enhancing organization and ease of use when attempting to remember your password. Protecting your passwords is one of the most important things you can do to prevent unauthorized access to sensitive data. Many tools on the [...]
An ineffective cybersecurity strategy is like putting out a welcome mat for hackers. With remote work proliferating and cyber threats on the rise, it’s critical that MSPs educate and support their clients with effective cybersecurity plans. But that’s sometimes easier said than done. Clients may not understand the various strategies [...]