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Former Uber CSO Convicted of Data Breach Cover-Up What Precedent Does This Set? Key Takeaways Several approaches can be taken to mitigate the effects when a company gets hit with ransomware. However, the former Uber CSO prosecution is an interesting development that other security professionals should consider when responding to an attack. In response to […]

How To Handle the Growing Threat of Ransomware Key Points in This Article Ransomware attacks continue to rise, with criminals targeting businesses and organizations of all sizes and industries. When downloaded onto a network, ransomware targets and encrypts key systems rendering them unusable by the owner until a ransom is paid. Businesses and organizations will […]

Why Executives Across Industries Must Prioritize Cybersecurity Key Points in This Article As cyber threats grow in sophistication and scope, businesses and organizations of all sizes and sectors must prioritize cybersecurity. Effective cybersecurity is an organization-wide priority; IT departments cannot effectively safeguard their organizations by operating in silos. Businesses and organizations can enhance their cyber […]

How to Protect Your Privacy in Windows 10 Key Points from Article Windows 10 collects more user data than any prior version of Windows. However, you can limit the amount of information it collects about you. A particular aspect of data collection is required if you wish to utilize some Windows functions fully. Microsoft has […]

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Cloud9 Malware is a Paradise of Cyber Attack Methods — Infecting Businesses Across the Globe Key Points: The Cloud9 browser extension for Chrome and Edge is a haven for cybercriminals and a potential catastrophe for business users. The malicious browser extension allows hackers to remotely take over users’ browser sessions and execute a full range […]

How Azure Active Directory Can Strengthen Your Business’ Cybersecurity and Save Money Key Points in This Article: Azure Active Directory (Azure AD) is a powerful cloud-based identity and access management application. Often confused with Active Directory, Azure AD provides secure authentication for users accessing Microsoft 365 / Office 365 and many common SaaS applications. Azure […]

The Cybersecurity Risks of Poor Employee Offboarding Key Points Offboarding is a ‘dirty job,’ but someone has to do it — and do it the right way. You may expose your organization to significant security risks if you offboard an employee improperly. When employees walk away from their jobs, they are not only taking their […]

The Top 7 IT Problems Businesses Face Every Day (and Solutions to Each) Key Points: Technology is the lifeline of nearly all businesses. However, even the most well-run organization will experience IT issues from time to time. Understanding IT problems that other organizations face can help you identify and address tech issues in your business […]