Lessons From the CrowdStrike Outage
September 6, 2024
Imagine this: 8.5 million Windows devices, including those at airlines, banks, and hospitals, suddenly show the dreaded “Blue Screen of Death.”
Imagine this: 8.5 million Windows devices, including those at airlines, banks, and hospitals, suddenly show the dreaded “Blue Screen of Death.”
Health insurance is designed to provide essential treatments, preventive services, and emergency care, but it has also become a lucrative target for scammers.
Most modern businesses still heavily rely on email to facilitate effective communication between clients, suppliers, and employees. However, considering the amount of data that is exchanged through email every day, this preferred form of communication can present a number of risks when it comes to data privacy and security.
As a small business owner in Albuquerque, I know firsthand the countless responsibilities that fall on your shoulders. From managing employees to ensuring your customers are happy, it’s easy to let certain aspects of your business slide—especially when they don’t seem urgent.
Just when you think cybercriminals have exhausted their bag of tricks, they find new ways to deceive and defraud. The latest trend? Faking data breaches. These fake breaches are designed to steal money from unsuspecting business owners and deceive buyers on the dark web.
Is your small business losing money because of outdated technology? The answer is likely yes. According to a recent survey by Deloitte, 82% of companies failed to meet their cost-reduction targets last year, primarily due to inefficient technology infrastructure.
Cybersecurity has become a growing concern for organizations of all shapes and sizes. While historically, most major cyber threats were designed to target large corporations with sizeable budgets and valuable digital assets, today, even smaller businesses have heightened risks.
A recent report from Check Point Research revealed a startling statistic: LinkedIn is impersonated in nearly half of all phishing attacks worldwide. As scammers increasingly target those seeking new job opportunities, it’s crucial to recognize and mitigate these threats.
Summer is here, and it’s time for business owners and employees to take that much-needed vacation. Even with the “out of office” email response set up, many still find themselves checking in on work occasionally.
This year’s wave of layoffs has brought an often-overlooked cybersecurity threat to the forefront – offboarding employees. Even large companies with sophisticated cybersecurity systems and procedures can fall victim to insider threats.