cybersecurity

Historic Chinese “Salt Typhoon” Hack Exposes Flaws in Our Data Privacy

U.S. telecom companies are dealing with what some experts are calling the largest hack in U.S. history. Carried out by “Salt Typhoon,” this sophisticated breach is raising critical concerns about the security of personal and national communications. But who’s responsible for this massive breach? What Is Salt Typhoon? Salt Typhoon is the codename given to…
Cybersecurity Awareness Month Celebrates Its 20th Year

Did You Know? October was officially designated as Cybersecurity Awareness Month in 2004, marking a collaborative effort between the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and the National Cyber Security Alliance to raise awareness about the importance of cybersecurity. Now in its 20th year, this month continues to drive discussions and actions across industries to create…
The Biggest Challenges Facing Cybersecurity in 2022

With 2021 rapidly coming to a close, it’s time to look forward to the future of cybersecurity in 2022. What challenges will next year bring, and how can the cybersecurity industry meet them head-on? This article will discuss cybersecurity’s biggest challenges in 2022 and how the industry may deal with them. The Greatest Challenges Facing…
Former Hacker Issues Grave Warning – The U.S. Is Not Prepared

If 2020 was the year of the digital pandemic, then 2021 has still not discovered its digital vaccine. Cyberattacks have grown rapidly over the past year, showing zero signs of slowing down. One former Black Hat hacker expressed his growing concern at the lack of preparedness the United States has shown. Former Hacker Says the…
Cybersecurity Experts Are on ‘High Alert’ Yet Still Feel ‘Unprepared’

Hackers from around the globe have been more active than ever over the past year. And cybersecurity experts are feeling on edge. A recent cybersecurity report surveyed over 1,400 global chief information security officers (CISOs) in 14 countries. Most of them believe their organizations are unprepared for a cyber attack. That’s bad news considering 64 percent…
5 Cybersecurity Steps Every Business Must Take to Defeat Hackers

Hackers have officially entered their golden age. Attacks are becoming more widespread, yet many businesses aren’t prioritizing cybersecurity. If business owners knew the true cost of the average cyberattack, they would stop dragging their feet. The pandemic ushered in a new era of cybercrime. Malware increased by 358% in 2020. Google has registered over 2…
Here’s the Single Largest Cybersecurity Threat to Small Businesses

We’ve witnessed some of the most expansive, devastating hacking incidents in the past year. But that doesn’t mean cybercriminals are only targeting major corporations. Hackers are steadily placing small businesses directly between their crosshairs. A 2019 Accenture study found that hackers targeted small businesses 43% of the time. It also found that 14% of those…
The Disturbing Facts About Small Businesses That Get Hacked

Small business owners who haven’t considered a thorough cybersecurity plan may soon find themselves without a business to protect. Hackers became more active and empowered during the global coronavirus pandemic than ever. And small businesses have historically had difficulty recovering from a significant security breach. Cybercriminals have gained access to more small businesses through several…
The White House Is Scrambling to Improve Its Cybersecurity

We’ve previously talked about how Joe Biden and the White House have made bold proclamations about their stance on cybersecurity. Unfortunately, they’ve been slow to act on their promises. And in the meantime, American companies continue to suffer huge breaches. The Biden administration has recently started paying more lip service to increased cybersecurity. Let’s hope…
Joe Biden Takes a Refreshingly Bold Stance on America’s Cybersecurity

Joe Biden appears determined to do a better job of securing America’s digital well-being. That should come as no surprise, as 2020 was a year of massive security breaches. Biden had criticized outgoing president Donald Trump’s approach to cybersecurity in the past. And now, it seems like he’s putting his money where his mouth is.…
Capitol Riots Remind Us of One Overlooked Aspect of Cybersecurity

The riots at the U.S. Capitol this week unnerved people all across the globe. How could such an important location have such underwhelming security? As disturbing as it was to witness the physical breach of the building, it also exposed the government to a potentially massive digital breach. After the various blatant cyber attacks on…