Artificial intelligence isn’t just changing how we work; it’s changing how we get attacked.
While many SMB leaders are excited about using AI to streamline workflows, automate customer service, or enhance productivity, cybercriminals are just as enthusiastic. They’re leveraging the same AI technology to launch faster, more sophisticated, and harder-to-detect attacks.
“We do it that way because that’s the way it’s always been done.” We’ve heard that phrase a time or two over the years when we ask about an organization’s current disaster recovery or incident response plans. However, that logic doesn’t hold up anymore. Cybercriminals latest innovation includes offering ransomware-as-a-service, a cybercrime business model where ransomware developers create malicious software and release it out to their affiliates, or in this case – other hackers, who then execute attacks. In return, the developers receive a percentage of the ransomware payments, creating a crime ring with experts now assisting each other to make the most profit. Cybercriminals are evolving their tactics; it’s time to evolve your defenses.
Cybercrime is everywhere – even in the most unexpected and unassuming places. Devices and equipment that you might never have even considered to be a threat could actually help in spreading malware, or malicious software. In a world where headphones, speakers, light bulbs, coffee makers, and traffic lights can spread malware, how can you stay ahead of the threats? On your own – you probably can’t.
Five billion people send and receive text messages worldwide. Texting has become second nature for most people, with reports showing that text messages are the most-checked app on your phone. Text messages have become such an integral part of life that we’ve even allowed them to assist with daily tasks, like setting appointments, confirming reservations, and confirming our own identity.
The FBI issued a new warning this week, and it’s one we think you should head – disable your local admin accounts. An administrator account refers to the first account created during the installation of a particular piece of software. It has full control of files, services, user creation, and other resources within said software. Essentially, it has a ton of control over sensitive data.
It’s no wonder Cybersecurity Awareness Month falls in October every year – online threats can be terrifying, but they don’t have to be. Partnering with an MSP/MSSP can help eliminate some of the scariest and biggest concerns organizations face on a daily basis. However, if cybersecurity is left ignored, a huge monster could come knocking down your door.
It’s October, which means it’s Cybersecurity Awareness Month! We always like to take this time of year to educate people about cybersecurity, why it’s such an important thing in today’s world, and why your organization should prioritize cybersecurity above most other things.
Artificial Intelligence (AI) has been a hot topic for a while now, intriguing, and frightening people almost equally. However, recently, we have been hearing more and more about AI-enhanced cyber attacks and how they’re affecting organizations across the globe. While AI can be a fantastic tool to help automate mundane procedures, it can also become a weapon in the wrong hands, and if the target doesn’t know how to identify the AI-enhanced attacks.
The Holiday Season is upon us and that means that you’re probably planning to do a fair bit of online shopping and browsing. This year, online Black Friday shopping rose 8%, proving that more and more people are doing their buying online. There are no crowds, no lines to wait in to check out, and no need to move from your couch, so what’s the downside? Well, the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) are warning about a new clickjacking threat in popular browsers.
You hear it every day; cyberattacks are on the rise and cybercriminals are getting smarter, but still over 75% of organizations believe they are unprepared for and vulnerable to a cyberattack. The numbers don’t lie – experts are analyzing real-world cyberattacks to showcase the real-world threats that they pose. The Hacker News reported that over a 90-day period, The BlackBerry® Threat Research and Intelligence Team found that on average, there were 720 cyberattacks per hour, with Financial Services and Healthcare Services being the most targeted industries.