Cybersecurity is often pictured as a battle between hackers and technology. Firewalls block malicious traffic. Antivirus software detects threats. Password managers protect credentials. Monitoring systems watch for unusual activity. All of those defenses matter. But there is another target sitting in the middle of your security system every day: Your employees. Cybercriminals know that sometimesContinue reading “Social Engineering: The Attack That Starts With a Person, Not a Firewall”
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Ransomware: How It Enters Through Email
Ransomware email attacks remain one of the simplest ways criminals can get inside a small business. An employee opens an attachment, clicks a convincing link, or enters a password on a fake login page. From there, attackers may gain access to an account, device, or network and begin working toward the information they want toContinue reading “Ransomware: How It Enters Through Email”
Business Continuity Shield: The Answer When You’re Not Sure Your Sensitive Data Is Protected
When a business says, “We think our data is protected,” that usually means one thing: they do not actually know. In cybersecurity, uncertainty is a liability. A recent San Antonio healthcare incident proves that point. Barrio Comprehensive Family Health Care Center, which does business as CommuniCare, disclosed a data security incident affecting up to 19,885Continue reading “Business Continuity Shield: The Answer When You’re Not Sure Your Sensitive Data Is Protected”