Why Is There a Surge in Ransomware Attacks?
Published on August 20, 2021
via The Hacker News The U.S. is presently combating two pandemics--coronavirus and ransomware attacks. Both have partially shut down parts of the economy. However, in the case of cybersecurity, lax security measures allow hackers to have an easy way to rake in millions. It's pretty…
Cybersecurity is a Team Effort – And So Is Keeping Patients Safe
Published on August 12, 2021
via Healthcare IT News There's no question that COVID-19 has thrust the healthcare industry into a "new normal." Although many of the innovations in the pandemic era have been for the better, leaders at the opening panel of the HIMSS21 Healthcare Cybersecurity Forum on…
US Announces Formation of the Joint Cyber Defense Collaborative (JCDC)
Published on August 9, 2021
via Cyberwire CISA recently announced that it was forming a Joint Cyber Defense Collaborative (JCDC). The JCDC will be an interagency Federal partnership, a cooperative effort with state, local, tribal, and territorial governments, and, of course, a public-private partnership. Their media advisory explained: "CISA is…
5 Ways to Increase Password Safety
Published on August 3, 2021
Via Security Intelligence You make password decisions every week. Maybe you create a new account, reset a password or respond to a password change prompt. And each time you make a seemingly small or insignificant mistake in regard to password safety, such as not creating strong…
Educating the Educators: Protecting Student Data
Published on July 13, 2021
Via Security Intelligence The K-12 Cybersecurity Resource Center reported 408 publicized school cyberattacks in 2020, up by 18% over 2019. Many more attacks weren’t publicized, like my son’s teacher’s issue. So that number represents just a fraction of school cybersecurity issues over the past year. The threats…
Key Findings from the IBM Consumer Survey: Security Side Effects of the Pandemic
Published on July 13, 2021
Key figures from a recent IBM Consumer Survey reveal user's changing digital habits. The findings reveal a notable shift to digital interactions and, as a result, security vulnerabilities. The key findings of the survey were: Global respondents shifted further into digital interactions during COVID-19 and…
Speed of Digital Transformation May Lead to Greater App Vulnerabilities
Published on June 22, 2021
Via Dark Reading The fastest-moving industries are struggling to produce secure code, according to AppSec experts. Digital transformation initiatives have become a common way for companies to make their businesses more agile and to adapt quickly to market changes. But faster software development speeds and…
White Paper: Our Data Is in the Cloud, Now What?
Published on April 28, 2021
This new whitepaper explains how businesses can best protect their data with the emerging trend of cloud computing, including how to best utilize MegaCryption in your data security efforts. Read and download a full copy of the white paper here.
7 Ways to Reduce Your Cyber Threats from Remote Workers
Published on April 7, 2021
Via Dark Reading The pandemic's decline won't stop the work-from-home trend nor the implications for cybersecurity, so it is crucial to minimize the threats. With the arrival of COVID-19 vaccines, we are (hopefully) nearing the end of the pandemic's crisis. However, its effects will long…
Retail Cybersecurity: How To Protect Your Customer Data
Published on March 17, 2021
Reposted from Security Intelligence In the early days of the pandemic, many retailers quickly launched e-commerce stores for the first time. Others expanded their offerings, such as adding online ordering with curbside pick-up. Within only a few months, the pandemic accelerated the shift to e-commerce stores by…