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Did you know that there was over $500 million dollars of consumer loss for data breaches in 2023? (According to the 2023 IC3 annual report.)  

One way cybercriminals can gain access to accounts during a data breach is by using credential stuffing attacks. Credential stuffing or stealing attacks use stolen usernames and passwords to attempt to take over a user’s account. This process is repeated over and over while cybercriminals try to find a successful match in order to takeover an account.    

You are probably aware of the growing trend of deepfakes, and the cybersecurity challenges created by this technology.  

Read on and find out more about this evolving security threat and how to protect yourself.  

Did you know that 85% of organizations have experienced at least one ransomware attack in the last year?

Hotel reservations – check, sunscreen – packed. Did you think about a cybersecurity checklist? If not, before you leave on your trip look at our recommendations to minimize cybercriminals from tagging along on your journey.

A brute-force attack is an automated process that cybercriminals use to guess credentials repeatedly to gain access to a website or system until a match is found.

Did you know that the world’s most popular password is 123456? (Source 3)

Password protection is an important first step in keeping data safe from cybercriminals. Check out our recommendations below and learn how to minimize password related problems.

Did you know that 81% of users say the potential risks they face from companies collecting data outweigh the benefits? (Source 2)

Make reviewing your privacy settings part of your spring cleaning checklist and periodically examine throughout the year to ensure that everything fits within your comfort level.

As a result of starting a security awareness training program any organization can strengthen security through end-user training in as little as three months. According to the KnowBe4 statistics below (Source 1):

Security awareness training is important since it prepares individuals of a company with the information they need to understand and follow practices to help ensure the security of an organization. Examples include phishing simulation and testing and educational employee materials.

When businesses start and maintain a security awareness training program, this can minimize the risk of a cybersecurity attack since employees are more educated on handling common threats.

One of the most common types of cybersecurity attacks is phishing. When cybercriminals distribute malicious content intended to deceive individuals into falling for a scam, it can take many different forms including email, phone, and text. An attacker can use one of these methods or a combination to trick a user to reveal personal information that can lead to a security compromise.