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While many have touted multifactor authentication (MFA) as the pinnacle of account security, threat actors have found a way to bypass it with modern social engineering tactics. What can people do to protect their accounts and personal information? Phishing Has Adapted to Bypass MFA For years, companies have said MFA […]

How Phishing Scams Are Adapting to MFA

This entry was posted in Cybersecurity Guest Contributor MFA on November 19, 2024 by Editorial Staff

From spam filters being adequate security tools to information technology (IT) teams being immune, phishing myths are everywhere. How can business leaders tell which are fact and which are fake? 1. Phishing Emails Always Have Typos and Grammatical Errors Malicious emails always have misspellings, syntax mistakes and grammatical errors, right? […]

Debunking 8 Common Phishing Myths

This entry was posted in Cybersecurity Guest Contributor on November 11, 2024 by Editorial Staff

The connection between website security and SEO (search engine optimization) is essential for companies looking to build trust and visibility online. A secure site sends a strong signal to users and search engines that data privacy is a priority. Search engines reward secure sites with higher rankings. Meanwhile, those who […]

How Website Cybersecurity Impacts Search Engine Rankings

This entry was posted in Cybersecurity Guest Contributor on October 31, 2024 by Editorial Staff

In only the first quarter of 2024, almost 1 million unique phishing sites were active. Phishing is the most common way for hackers to launch account takeover attacks. Homograph attacks, also known as homoglyph attacks, are one such example. A homograph is a character that looks similar to another, such […]

How to Defend Against Homograph Phishing Attacks

This entry was posted in Cybersecurity Guest Contributor on October 21, 2024 by Editorial Staff

Port strikes may create logistical challenges for companies’ supply chains, but they also expose them to new vulnerabilities. When a breach occurs during disruptions, it can have large consequences for businesses nationwide. Supply chains have a deep interconnectedness of networks, making organizations an easy target for cyberattacks when a port […]

Impact of the U.S. Port Strike on National Supply Chain ...

This entry was posted in Cybersecurity Guest Contributor Supply Chain Security on October 9, 2024 by Editorial Staff

Biometric authentication relies on unique physical and behavioral traits, such as fingerprints, facial recognition and voice patterns, to verify identity. This method presents a more formidable alternative to traditional passwords and PINs, effectively reducing the risks of unauthorized access and data theft. However, while biometrics offer a stronger security measure, […]

How Biometrics Hacking Works

This entry was posted in Biometrics Cybersecurity Guest Contributor on October 8, 2024 by Editorial Staff

Most of today’s sales teams interact with customer data in some form, so they must know how to keep it safe. Educating them on the topic is crucial for helping them gain people’s trust, which should lead to more conversions. 1. Create a Data Usage Framework Organizations should establish rules […]

5 Customer Data Security Tips for Sales Teams

This entry was posted in Cybersecurity Data Protection Guest Contributor on September 25, 2024 by Editorial Staff

The fintech industry faces increasingly complex security challenges as digital transactions surge and cyberthreats grow more sophisticated. With the rise of online banking, mobile payments and digital wallets, traditional methods are no longer enough to protect sensitive data. Biometric technologies offer a more secure and reliable way to verify user […]

The Future of Biometric Authentication in Fintech

This entry was posted in Authentication Biometrics Cybersecurity Guest Contributor on September 23, 2024 by Editorial Staff

A digital twin is a computerized replica of something. Many industries use device shadows to improve monitoring and performance. While the technology opens the door to innovation and better accuracy, any type of digital asset also leads to potential hacking attempts. What are the cybersecurity risks of using digital twins […]

Can Digital Twins Create Cybersecurity Risks?

This entry was posted in Cybersecurity Guest Contributor Risk on September 18, 2024 by Editorial Staff

Artificial intelligence (AI) transforms security systems by making threat detection faster and more accurate, automating routine tasks and offering predictive insights. With AI, security teams can analyze vast amounts of data immediately, improve response times and reduce the risk of human error. However, integrating AI into older, legacy systems comes […]

Challenges and Solutions for Integrating AI in Legacy Security Systems

This entry was posted in AI Guest Contributor on September 17, 2024 by Editorial Staff

While information technology (IT) and operational technology (OT) technologies were long thought to be too different to integrate, the possibility of doing so has been on the horizon for some time. However, now that industrial facilities are initiating IT/OT convergence, they’re running into novel security issues. How can they safely […]

5 Steps to Securely Integrate IT and OT Systems

This entry was posted in Cybersecurity Guest Contributor IIoT Network Security on September 9, 2024 by Editorial Staff

Most internet users and techies know the best password management practices by now, but what about encryption keys? They operate similarly but provide another smart protective layer to digital spaces. Keeping them safe requires a little more work than a conventional password. Why should anyone care about encryption key management, […]

5 Best Practices for Encryption Key Management

This entry was posted in Cybersecurity Encryption Guest Contributor on September 9, 2024 by Editorial Staff