Fortifying your business with two-factor authentication and two-step verification

The digital realm is teeming with risks that can compromise business data. Thankfully, a variety of tools and technologies are available for your company to fortify its cybersecurity. Two-factor authentication (2FA) and two-step verification (2SV) are among the most effective methods for bolstering your defenses against attackers. 2FA and 2SV are often used interchangeably, but […]

Top 2024 cybersecurity trends every business owner needs to know

Ignorance is not bliss when it comes to cybersecurity. In 2024, the cybercrime game is changing, and business owners who stay in the dark risk losing more than just data. From sophisticated ransomware attacks to targeted supply chain disruptions, the threats are real and relentless. But don’t panic! We’ve compiled the most critical cybersecurity trends […]

Don’t fall for these common social engineering tricks

In an ever-evolving cybersecurity landscape, experts tirelessly develop new defense systems to safeguard individuals and businesses from the relentless pursuit of hackers. But hackers have found an effective way to circumvent even the most robust network security systems: They capitalize on human vulnerabilities, tricking people into divulging sensitive information.

Factoring in the Human Element of Cybersecurity

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When it comes to cybersecurity, we often rely on our IT experts and installed software to protect our systems from digital threats. From tech support to firewalls, password managers, multi-factor authentication, and antivirus software…the list of tools and people that we rely on to stay safe online goes on and on!

In the midst of all of this, we can sometimes forget that we, too, play a critical role in keeping our systems and networks safe.

Behind the Hospital Curtain: Why Is PHI Such a Hot Topic?

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Managed Care of North America, commonly known simply as MCNA Dental, suffered a major healthcare data breach when its systems were infected with malicious code.

On June 26th, 2023, an unauthorized party was able to access systems and remove copies of personal information, including the protected health information (PHI) of 8.9M patients under their care.

Why Hackers Love the Holidays

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The winter holidays are here. Snow is in the air, and so is that magical feeling. The comfort and warmth of blazing fireplaces, delicious food, and loved ones all around bring us the kind of joy and comfort we only associate with the colder months of the year.

Is Google Wiretapping Your Calls?

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In October 2023, a class-action lawsuit was filed against Google alleging that the company’s “human-like” customer service product powered by generative artificial intelligence (AI) wiretapped customers without their knowledge or consent.

How to safeguard your business during the festive season

As the holiday season approaches, cybercriminals are gearing up for their own version of festivities. The increased online traffic, the rush for holiday deals, and the general chaos offer hackers ample opportunities to strike and wreak havoc on businesses. However, with the right strategies in place, you can fortify your business against these threats. Here […]

Injecting More than Just Vaccines: Prompt Injection Attacks Run Rampant

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How much do you rely on artificial intelligence?

While threats and vulnerabilities aren’t new to AI machines, they’re generally considered an advanced and reliable technology (with the exception of pulling from biased or outdated content, not to mention the plagiarism lawsuits).

Put simply, a large language model (LLM) is a type of artificial trained on a massive amount of text data.