The rate of cyber attacks has significantly increased over the past few years. Businesses of all sizes are at risk of becoming victims of them, which is why it’s crucial that every business owner and leader is aware of the most common cyber threats impacting the business world today.
Protect Your Business By Becoming Aware Of The Most Common Types Of Cyber Attacks
PalmTech Cybersecurity: Facts vs Myths
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Phishing Costs Nearly Quadrupled Over 6 Years
Research shows that the cost of phishing attacks has nearly quadrupled over the past six years: Large U.S. companies are now losing, on average, $14.8 million annually, or $1,500 per employee.
Ransomware Hits Law Firm Counseling Fortune 500, Global 500 Companies
Campbell Conroy & O'Neil, P.C. (Campbell), a US law firm counseling dozens of Fortune 500 and Global 500 companies, disclosed a data breach following a February 2021 ransomware attack.
Campbell's client list includes high-profile companies from various industry sectors, including automotive, aviation, energy, insurance, pharmaceutical, retail, hospitality, and transportation.
How to Avoid Phishing Scams and Scammers
Since the outbreak of COVID-19, there has been a universal trend of an increase in cyber-attacks as more people take their presence online for work and to connect with loved ones. As businesses transition to remote work and operations, cyber security and best practices are easily overlooked; creating the perfect opportunity for scammers to strike.
How To Protect Your Business From Mac Ransomware
Some of the most high-profile ransomware cases in recent memory include the WannaCry and Petya outbreaks in 2017, which infected hundreds of thousands of Windows PCs around the world. However, ransomware such as EvilQuest target Mac computers specifically.
Your Organization’s Cybersecurity Needs an MSP
With the prevalence of cyberattacks on companies of all sizes these days, businesses cannot afford to relegate cybersecurity to the bottom of their budget priorities. When it comes to cybersecurity, even small businesses should partner with a managed IT services provider (MSP). Here’s why it's crucial to partner with an MSP that can implement robust cybersecurity solutions for your business.
4 Social engineering scams to watch out for
Experts are constantly creating new security systems to protect individuals and businesses from hackers. From those who want to attend popular events like the Olympics to avoiding an angry boss, hackers are preying on gullible victims to circumvent network security systems and steal sensitive information.
Watch out for this persuasive phishing email
Anglers catch fish by dangling bait in front of their victims, and hackers use the same strategy to trick your employees. There’s a new phishing scam making the rounds and the digital bait is almost impossible to distinguish from the real thing. Here are the three things to watch out for in Office 365 scams.
Phishing hits businesses at tax time
Phishing schemes abound every season, and tax season is no exception. It's an important time of year in the corporate world and cybercriminals are looking to take advantage of it, which is why your business must ensure that your confidential data is kept under lock and key.