Cyberattacks, system failures, and natural disasters have become a common occurrence, and they’re becoming increasingly more disruptive as businesses continue to digitize their operations. Having a disaster recovery plan is the best defense against these risks, but a shocking number of businesses are misinformed about what it takes to effectively recover from a disaster. Here […]
6 Common disaster recovery myths every business should know
A guide to watering hole attacks: Recognizing the danger and bolstering your digital armor
Watering hole attacks are one of the most common types of cyberattacks that can pose a significant threat to both individuals and organizations. In this guide, we will discuss what watering hole attacks are, how they work, and, most importantly, how you can protect yourself against them. What is a watering hole attack? The term […]
Things we’ve learned from IT security incidents of years past
Securing your company's IT network and critical data is becoming increasingly tough as every year, cyberthreats evolve and the number of attacks continues to rise. According to SonicWall’s 2022 Cyber Threat Report, every category of cyberattack increased in volume throughout 2021. The report also revealed that ransomware, encrypted threats, cryptojacking, intrusion attempts, and Internet of Things (IoT) malware all saw an increase, and only malware attacks saw a decrease in volume.
Here are some ransomware decryptor sites you should keep handy
Ransomware is on the rise, but falling victim to one is not the end of the world. You can try some of these ransomware decryptors and maybe one of them will work. These are especially useful against automated “zombie” ransomware types. The state of ransomware in 2021 so far Businesses need to deal with ransomware […]
Distributed spam distraction hides illegal activities
As annoying as spam email is, it’s usually pretty harmless. But hackers have been using a method called distributed spam distraction (DSD) where spam email is used to carry out illegal activities. Learn more about DSD and how you can safeguard your systems against it. What is DSD? DSD is a type of attack wherein […]
