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The Most Common Ways Cyber Criminals Will Target Your Business

Businesses face an ever-growing array of security threats from cybercriminals. Scammers and hackers employ increasingly sophisticated techniques to infiltrate corporate networks, steal sensitive information, and disrupt operations. In 2023, consumers and businesses in the United States reported losing more than $10 billion to fraud and online scams, marking the first time that fraud losses have reached that benchmark. This is a 14% increase over reported losses in 2022.

26% of Global Organizations Lack Security Training Programs

More than a quarter (26%) of organizations around the world provide no security awareness training for their employees, according to a survey by Hornetsecurity. The researchers found that smaller companies in particular tend to lack security training programs. “This significant oversight in cybersecurity education highlights a critical vulnerability within the corporate world, particularly in smaller companies,” the researchers write.

What is the Standard of Good Practice for Information Security?

The ISF (Information Security Forum) Standard of Good Practice (SoGP) is a comprehensive set of best practices designed to help organizations effectively manage their information security risks. Covering various topics, including governance, risk management, compliance, incident management, and technical security controls, it helps establish and maintain a robust information security program tailored to an organization's specific needs and risks.

Hit by LockBit? The FBI is waiting to help you with over 7,000 decryption keys

Did your company fall victim to the LockBit ransomware? Have cybercriminals left gigabytes of your data encrypted, with no easy route for recovery that doesn't involve paying a ransom? Well, don't fear. The FBI announced this week that it had obtained over 7,000 decryption keys for the LockBit ransomware and is urging victims to come forward for free assistance.

Internxt vs Google Drive: How to Protect Your Files from Google

Have you ever really asked yourself why you’re using Google Drive? Sure, they give you a generous amount of free storage and other features, but at what cost? The privacy of your files. Signing up for Google Drive may seem like a good product to help you store your files online, but Google holds all the power when it comes to: As we live in an era centered around technology, the risks to our data increase.

Securing open source infrastructure - Log all the things

The last time we wrote about open source software (OSS) for security, we explored how community-driven innovation addresses security problems stemming from the rapid pace of business-driven technological advancements. We posed the question: Can open source security solutions adequately secure and protect the OSS that modern businesses depend on?