“According to the experts, this iOS update is a must for iPhone and iPad owners.”
Glenn Baruck, The eDot Family of Companies
Even though iOS 15 is just around the corner, if you haven’t updated to iOS 14.8 yet on your iPhone or iPad, you should do so now! Everything you need to know about this critical update and security fix is detailed in this short but informative read by Alison DeNisco Rayome for cnet.com.
“Even if you’ve been upping your cybersecurity game, you may still be more vulnerable than you realize!”
Glenn Baruck, DigiTek Security
Cybercrime threatens all public and private organizations worldwide and, unfortunately, continues to grow as a vital revenue source for criminal organizations. The damage cybercrime has and will continue to inflict upon organizations can be costly and, in many cases, threaten their very existence! While many organizations take what they think are positive steps to protect themselves in actuality, they may not fully realize how vulnerable they still may be. This brief but concise piece by Tunde Odeleye CRN.com provides helpful advice on overcoming some of the most common cybersecurity pitfalls that beseech many organizations.
“Zero-trust looks like the way of the future to help protect your information in our new age of remote work.”
Glenn Baruck, DigiTek Security
We all know that during the past 18 plus months, there has been a widespread, global migration to remote work, which does not look like it will go away anytime soon. While this recent shift has produced positive results for many organizations, it has also led to an extensive increase in cyberattacks. In this recent article for securityinfowatch.com, author Rajesh Ganesan points out that according to the 2021 Digital Readiness Survey, 83% of information technology professionals believe that remote workers have increased their corporation’s security risk. Yet, despite this increased security risk, the survey also points out that only 56% of companies have adopted a security strategy for their remote employees. As such, these elements are fusing to create an ideal climate for hackers and cybercriminals.
Read more about adopting a zero-trust approach for your organization and the importance of doing so—especially in the age of remote work.
“Are you familiar with brand impersonation, business email compromise, initial access brokers and more? If you are not familiar with these and other dangerous phishing attacks, it’s time to brush up!”
Glenn Baruck, The eDot Family of Companies
Phishing attacks continue to be a primary weapon of choice for cybercriminals. These attacks come in all shapes and sizes, and bad guys are getting more creative with each passing day! In fact, according to data from the FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Center last year, phishing attacks (via email and SMS texts) accounted for more than double the number of incidents compared with other types of computer crime.
Awareness is an excellent beginning to protecting your organization. Recently, experts identified the ten most dangerous phishing attack trends of 2021. Learn about these prominent attack types in this superb piece by Michael Novinson for CRN.com.
“Phishing, Smishing, what’s the difference? You should know so you can prepare and prevent for both!”
Glenn Baruck, The eDot Family of Companies
You are probably familiar with the term “Phishing Scams” and how cybercriminals use these email techniques to gain access to critical information and more. A phrase you may not be as familiar with is “Smishing Scams” and how these SMS attacks are becoming more common with the bad guys using this type of attack to lure you into clicking a potentially harmful link or giving out critical information as well.
Check out this short but revealing read on “Smishing Scams” from the University of Hawai’i Federal Credit Union for an excellent explanation of their nature and tips on avoiding becoming a victim and what to do if you fear you have.
“Cybersecurity is an issue for every organization, including our federal government! What do you think would your company’s grade be?”
Glenn Baruck, The eDot Family of Companies
Ransomeware and other cyber attacks continue to increase everywhere! In this hostile environment, the recent report findings on cybersecurity for The US State Department and other US Agencies are concerning.
To find out more, check out this article about the recent report issued by a US Senate Committee by Dan Goodin for arstechnica.com.