[By Greg Hatcher, Founder & CEO — White Knight Labs] Remote work surged in popularity out of necessity during the COVID-19 pandemic but seems to be here to stay, thanks to its unique advantages. One study by Upwork estimates that…
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5 Ways to Conquer Your Certification Exam Fears
“I’ve missed more than 9,000 shots in my career. I’ve lost almost 300 games. Twenty-six times, I’ve been trusted to take the game-winning shot and missed. I’ve failed over and over and over again in my life. And that is…
The Cyber Threat Intelligence Paradox – Why too much data can be detrimental and what to do about it
[By Gabi Reish, Chief Business Development and Product Officer, Cybersixgill] In today’s rapidly expanding digital landscape, cybersecurity teams face ever-growing, increasingly sophisticated threats and vulnerabilities. They valiantly try to fight back with advanced threat intelligence, detection, and prevention tools. But…
Malware threat on rise and some details
Hackers are currently exploiting an old vulnerability in Microsoft Excel to inject a newly identified malware known as ‘Agent Tesla.’ This malicious software is capable of either cleaning up a database or discreetly gathering intelligence, depending on the commands it…
How companies should recover when password breach occurs
Undoubtedly, every business worldwide is susceptible to cyber attacks and data breaches. The imperative response lies in implementing proactive measures to safeguard against such attacks and establishing an efficient disaster recovery plan for unforeseen events. Addressing password breaches, hackers frequently…
To Xfinity’s Breach and Beyond – The Fallout from “CitrixBleed”
On December 18, 2023, Comcast Xfinity filed a notice to the Attorney General of Maine disclosing an exploited vulnerability in one of Xfinity’s software providers, Citrix, that has jeopardized almost 36 million customers’ sensitive information. While the vulnerability was made…
Ransomware Attacks: Are You Self-Sabotaging?
[By Andy Hill, Executive Vice President, Nexsan] No IT professional is unaware of the staggering risk of ransomware. In 2023, recovering from a ransomware attack cost on average $1.82 million—not including paying any ransom—and some organizations get hit more than…
Cybersecurity Tips to Stay Safe this Holiday Season
[By Craig Debban, CISO of QuSecure] Have you ever been on a trip and realized that you forgot to pack something important? It’s easy to overlook things during the hustle and bustle of traveling, especially during the holidays. Unfortunately, cybercriminals…
New to Cybersecurity? Use These Career Hacks to Get a Foot in the Door
The need for cybersecurity professionals has been building for years, and nearly exponentially since COVID came on the scene. At this point, it’s painfully evident there’s a wide talent gap in the field, and research proves it — the global…
7 Cybersecurity Tips for Small Businesses
Keeping customer, employee, and company information secure can mean the difference between staying in business and going under. That’s why the importance of cybersecurity can’t be understated. But exactly how do you keep your systems secure? Here are seven tips…