Email hijacking, account takeover, and business email compromise (BEC) are very frustrating and damaging daily cybersecurity threats businesses face. In these attacks, cybercriminals gain unauthorized access to email accounts or login credentials, typically through something called phishing or because of weak security practices, and use your compromised account to steal data, impersonate your good name, and […]

For a business of any size, big or small, there is a chance that it could get the attention of cybercriminals. They seek to get to know your business and are meticulous in that process. They want to know about your employees, see what you do, and maybe even get to know your customers.

Risk management for IT and cybersecurity is one of the most important aspects of a business’s security program. It offers you the opportunity to not only identify risks but also give you the ability to mitigate them preemptively. You can conduct these activities internally through self-assessment and glean some value.

While it may feel strange to be talking about things going on in the UK, it is appropriate to be aware of how this could have implications for private-sector businesses at some point. The UK proposes banning public sector and critical infrastructure organizations from making ransom payments with their current proposal.