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Social engineering criminals are after everyone

It’s not just mega corporations like MGM Grand Entertainment that get targeted by social engineering attacks. In fact, it happens millions of times every year to individuals young and old, rich and poor, well-educated and not.

Special Report: Social Engineering and the MGM Grand

In our Special Report, we dig into how social engineering works – and use the MGM breach as an example.

Navigating the Future of Generative AI

When it comes to generative artificial intelligence, the genie is out of the bottle. This has increased the urgency for guidance, training, and education.

Why Insider Threats Need a Zero Trust Approach

Insider threats are more commonplace than one would expect. But what can be done to prevent them? Zero Trust is one answer – so we spoke to several industry experts to learn what they have to say on the topic.

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Why it’s vital for companies to be responsible digital citizens

When companies consider the value of cybersecurity awareness training, they should be thinking about their cybersecurity responsibilities in an even more fundamental and comprehensive way.

Ransomware: How to Prevent and Recover From an Attack

Ransomware attacks have cost victims millions upon millions of dollars, and these attacks are increasing at an alarming rate. This article will explore effective strategies to prevent and recover from these ambushes.

Credential Harvesting: Understanding and Combating the Threat

In the growing battle against cybercrime, digital identities have become an increasing target for cybercriminals As a result, credential harvesting has emerged as a dangerous security risk.

Boosting digital hygiene without technology

When they discuss issues in meetings, we all agree on a passphrase for whatever decision maker is chosen. It’s not shared in emails, texts, or phone conversations and only two or three people are authorized to use them.

Bridging the Gap: Empowering Women for a Stronger Cyber Security Future

This article will delve into why the cyber security industry urgently needs more women and how organizations can empower women to bridge the pervasive gender gap in this evolving sector.

The Cybersecurity Challenge: Why Human Expertise Matters

The risk of suffering a security breach is no longer ‘if’ or even ‘when’ – it’s more a question of ‘how often’. Unfortunately, what is often overlooked is the crucial role human expertise plays in defeating the wide range of malicious activities.