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83% of organizations reported insider attacks in 2024

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According to Cybersecurity Insiders’ recent 2024 Insider Threat Report, 83% of organizations reported at least one insider attack in the last year. Even more surprising than this statistic is that organizations that experienced 11-20 insider attacks saw an increase of five times the amount of attacks they did in 2023 — moving from just 4% […]

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How to Become World Class at Cyber Hygiene

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In a recent podcast from England Rugby Union coach Eddie Jones, he made reference to the adage about trying to be “world-class at things that require zero effort.”     Relating that adage to the work environment, people can become world-class in some ways that require ‘zero effort’: Being on time for online meetings   Paying attention […]

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Cybersecurity Tips for a Safer Vacation

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The beauty of having different climates around the world is that there is always somewhere we can travel for leisure all year round. These are times when we tend to relax and let our guard down. The reality, though, is that cyber crime knows no vacation. Attackers are relentless and are always on the lookout […]

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It’s Not Fair, But Cyber Crime Is Cheap

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It may not be fair, but cyber crime is cheap. How cheap? You can buy ransomware for as little as $66, or hire a threat actor for $250. And if you look hard enough, you can even get a phishing kit for free on underground forums. Although these illicit methods may not be expensive, the […]

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Arming CISOs With the Skills to Combat Disinformation

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As if chief information security officers (CISOs) did not have enough to deal with, add one more issue to their plates: information warfare. These operations now target private and non-governmental entities almost as often as they involve world powers. That’s why it’s more important than ever to know the difference between misinformation and disinformation — […]

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What Cybersecurity Professionals Are Wishing for This Holiday Season

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After another tough year in the cybersecurity trenches, security professionals deserve a well-earned holiday, along with some powerful gifts to help them cope with the new year’s daunting threat landscape and the security challenges to come.  Here’s our rundown of what cybersecurity professionals are wishing for this holiday season.  1. An Artificial Intelligence Ethical Hacking […]

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Starting From Scratch: How to Build a Small Business Cybersecurity Program

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When you run a small business, outsourcing for services like IT and security makes a lot of sense. While you might not have the budget for a full-time professional on staff to do these jobs, you still need the services. However, while it might be helpful to have a managed service provider handle your software […]

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Roundup: Ransomware, the Future of the Cloud and Cyber Careers

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Digital threats can have physical consequences. As we’ve seen this year, the United States government is taking the threat of ransomware seriously. That’s especially the case when it comes to physical infrastructure. If your business ⁠— like many — lives at the intersection of the Internet of Things and the things that make our world […]

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How the Rise in Cyberattacks Is Changing Consumer Behavior

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If a store you visit often suffers a cyberattack, you might feel like someone went through your wallet. This kind of attack or data breach, and this kind of feeling, isn’t new. The growing frequency, cost and impact of cyberattacks are new — and consumers notice. Consumers are more aware of attacks than ever before. […]

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Facing Tech Burnout? Here’s How Employers Can Help

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Cybersecurity demands skill and experience. But it also calls for an engaged, motivated and energetic team. And that’s why tech burnout among staff is not only a mental health problem for the employees, it’s also a cybersecurity vulnerability for their employer.  What Is Burnout, Anyway?  The word ‘burnout’ was first used by psychologist Herbert Freudenberger […]

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