Security Tips

“What is a hack, exactly? And what’s the difference between a hack and a data breach?” Given the frequency with which hacks and data breaches occur, we get asked these questions a lot. You’ll see many mainstream media outlets using these words interchangeably. Though the two sometimes overlap, there are some key differences between them […]

Are you worried about a data breach at your organization? You should be. But you should also be able to rest easy knowing you put your organization in the best position to keep sensitive company and customer information protected. One of the core components to a role in IT or Security is the ability to […]

By now, you’ve probably heard about the Delete Facebook movement. Stemming from the alleged misuse of data from over 50 million user accounts (update: 87 million user accounts) by a firm called Cambridge Analytica during the 2016 presidential election, Facebook users have been deleting accounts as a way of showing that they want to control their data. Whether […]

Data breach! The phrase itself is enough to make even the most seasoned IT or security professional cringe. Hackers who exploit weaknesses in your security represent one of the most nefarious dangers to your business, employees, and clients. These aren’t over-exaggerated claims, either.  World famous businessman, Warren Buffet, stated that cyber crimes were the number one problem with […]

Data breaches and malware attacks make headlines every day – and huge, household names are no longer the sole target. Small and mid-sized businesses are increasingly being targeted by cyber criminals and hackers who seek to exploit the brand for their own purposes. Tracking down and eliminating sources of risk can help prevent data theft […]

Before I began using Dashlane, I used to stash my passwords everywhere, from random pieces of paper to the deepest corners of my computer to my sock drawer. As you can imagine, I had a difficult time keeping up with them.  Fortunately, I’ve since learned from my bad password storage habits, and decided to share this simple […]

Artificial Intelligence, in all of its forms, is here to stay. Any process a machine takes over can be considered AI. In this case, we’ll talk largely about the personal assistant functions which users activate using voice commands. Things like Siri and Alexa offer their users the chance to have a personal assistant perform the tedious jobs of looking […]

Phishing attacks are difficult threats for IT and Security professionals to eliminate because existing methods continue to evolve in order to disrupt businesses of every size. Attacks typically don’t target seasoned security professionals — instead, criminals are focusing their efforts on the largely negligent employee base, or on specific individuals within a business who tend […]

Shadow IT is inevitable. With the consumerization of IT and the proliferation of cloud applications, maintaining control over your organization’s security is becoming increasingly difficult. Unless you’re willing to slow employee productivity to a halt by demanding IT approval of every software and cloud application used for work, as well as all personal devices used […]

With each coming year, we make a list of overwhelming resolutions but tend to skip the part where we map out a feasible strategy to get there. If you want a clean security slate, much like 6-pack abs, it won’t happen overnight. If perfect password health isn’t one of your resolutions, you should reconsider given […]

A business password manager is the best first line of defense against a data breach. By encouraging and enabling employees to change their poor security and password behavior, a password manager minimizes your organization’s attack surface and strengthens one of your biggest vulnerabilities. After all, your security is only as strong as your employee’s weakest […]

We all want to find the sweetest deal on best name-brand clothes, sleek new toys, and the hottest tech gadgets on the market. But do you really know if that online shopping website is just selling you a bag of coal? According to Forbes, retailers are projecting that online fraud attempts will increase 43 percent […]