The Five Biggest Data Breaches of 2024 So Far
The Five Biggest Data Breaches of 2024 So Far In 2024, the global financial impact of cybercrime is projected to exceed $9 trillion, making it the costliest technological disruption ever recorded. Data breaches remain a significant threat, with the potential to severely disrupt business operations. Here are the top five data breaches of 2024 to date. National […]
43% Of All Cyberattacks are Aimed at Small Businesses
43% Of All Cyberattacks are Aimed at Small Businesses Small businesses are increasingly becoming prime targets for cybercriminals. Despite the common misconception that only large corporations are at risk, small businesses often face significant threats due to their typically weaker security measures. Small businesses can be easy targets for cybercriminals for several reasons: Weaker […]
Ten Essential Measures to Safeguard your Small Business
Ten Essential Measures to Safeguard your Small Business In today’s digital landscape, cybersecurity is crucial for every business, particularly for small enterprises that face unique obstacles. These businesses frequently struggle with limited resources and expertise to implement strong security systems. However, by adopting essential practices, small businesses can protect themselves from cyber threats. Here are some […]
If you’re an AT&T customer, here’s what you need to know about the recent data breach
If you’re an AT&T customer, here’s what you need to know about the recent data breach If you get your cell service through AT&T, your data could be at risk because of a recent data breach with AT&T. The telecommunications company disclosed that customer information was illegally downloaded. The stolen data includes call and text records […]
Blog Data Breach Impacts Major Pharmaceutical Companies
Data Breach Impacts Major Pharmaceutical Companies Following the cyberattack on Cencora, a U.S. pharmaceutical solutions company in February, nearly a dozen pharmaceutical firms have reported their own data breaches. If you rely on medications from various drug manufacturers, you could be one of the individuals affected. Cencora, formerly known as AmerisourceBergen, and its patient services division Lash […]
Cybersecurity should be a Top Concern for Small Businesses
Cybersecurity should be a top concern for small businesses In 2023, small businesses were targeted in 43% of cyberattacks. Just 14% of Small and Medium-sized Businesses (SMBs) have the necessary defenses in place. Nearly half of small businesses with under 50 employees do not allocate any funds to cybersecurity. Small and Medium-sized Businesses (SMBs) encounter special […]
Protecting your Small Business with Cybersecurity
Protecting Your Small Business with Cybersecurity A cyberattack is any malicious attempt to gain unauthorized access to your computer or network with the intent to cause damage. Cyberattacks allow hackers to steal your data leading to major disturbances, monetary setbacks, or even the shutdown of your business. The average expense of a data breach […]
Multi-Factor Authentication: Why it’s Important & Newsworthy
There is no doubt you’ve heard of multi-factor authentication either when signing up for a new online account or when browsing the internet–but what exactly is it and why is it so important? And why is it suddenly making headlines? First, let’s cover what multi-factor authentication is, so you can understand the rest going forward. According to […]
City of Charlottesville Has Experienced Security Breach
A security breach at City Hall in Charlottesville has affected at least 10,700 current and former utility billing customers and their personal information. Sensitive data that was compromised includes customer social security numbers, addresses, and drivers license numbers. The breach was discovered while investigating a completely unrelated phishing scam the city had launched back in May […]
Google Confirms Security Issue For 1.5 Billion Gmail & Calendar Users
A vulnerability in the Google Calendar app was discovered back in 2017 that revealed over a billion users could be at risk for having their credentials stolen. However, nothing was done about it because Google claimed that this would have caused “major functionality drawbacks” at the time. Flash forward to 2019, and Google has finally confirmed […]