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Data Breach at Globe Life: A Growing Threat
Insurance Giant Faces Extortion and Data Exposure In a significant cybersecurity breach, Globe Life, a major life and health insurance provider, has confirmed that it is being extorted by a hacker who has stolen sensitive customer data. The data breach, originating from the company’s subsidiary, American Income Life Insurance (AIL), has exposed personal information of…
Busting Four Popular Cybersecurity Myths
As the business world becomes increasingly digitized, you’ll have to tackle several dangers that come with doing business online. Cybercriminals nowadays have several methods to target organizations, from credential hacks to sophisticated ransomware attacks. This is why it’s critical to think about measures to protect your organization in every possible way. If you are unfamiliar…
4 Employee Cyberthreat Traits
To succeed in today’s modern competitive business landscape, you need to understand the strengths and weaknesses of your employees. This will equip you to identify areas where employees may need further training, including cybersecurity awareness. Are you sure that your employees can resist threats and prevent cyberattacks? Certain employee traits can indicate a lack of…
Why Passwords are Your Business’s Weakest Point
In today’s digital world, safeguarding your organization’s online assets is critical. Unfortunately, poor password hygiene practices by some employees cause problems for many small businesses, leaving them vulnerable to hackers. Cybercriminals are constantly trying to find new ways to break into business systems. Sadly, too often, they succeed thanks to weak passwords. In fact, nearly…
4 Cyberthreats Small Businesses Need to Know
Data breaches have become more common in recent years, owing primarily to the rapid emergence of new threats. According to a new study, the average cost of a data breach increased 2.6% from 2021 to 2022.* Hackers can now access sensitive information a lot easier than ever before, thanks to the growth of the internet…
ADT Faces Another Data Breach: A Recurring Pattern
Security giant ADT has once again fallen victim to a data breach. This latest incident, which occurred in the past few weeks, involved the theft of credentials from a third-party business partner. These stolen credentials were then used to gain unauthorized access to ADT’s systems. While the company is still investigating the incident with the…
Fidelity Data Breach: A Wake-up Call for Businesses
The Incident: Fidelity Investments has recently reported a data breach that impacted over 77,000 customers. The incident occurred between August 17 and 19, 2024, resulting in the exposure of sensitive personal information, including Social Security numbers and driver’s licenses. While the breach only affected a small portion of Fidelity’s vast customer base, it serves as…
Breaking Down I.T. with Steve: The Perils of Free Email Accounts for Business
In this week’s episode, we dive into the risks of using free email accounts for business operations. Discover why relying on free email services can send the wrong message to potential customers and hinder your company’s professional image. Learn how a dedicated business email address can boost your credibility and enhance your overall brand perception.…
Dangers of QR Codes
This week on Breaking Down I.T. with Steve, we’re diving deep into the dangers of QR Codes. Tune in to learn how these seemingly harmless squares can be used for malicious purposes. Catch the episode on:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=efyg7NwDwgk&list=PLVpS_RgP8BSh1UXhJQmqtMFqIHGOjTicWSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6jkZyg94rqpf7ukeuVqjzo?si=7151729abc32407a Don’t miss out on this informative episode!