Journalism is an esteemed profession of shining light on the truth. Some major journalists and news reporters possess and convey extremely sensitive information that could create huge impacts across the global socio-political scene. This means that journalists are never safe from being attacked by malicious bodies looking to either steal or destroy the intel. Unfortunately, many … [Read more...] about Cybersecurity Tips for Journalists
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Healthcare Cybersecurity Risks in 2022
The healthcare industry is at a heightened risk of cyberattacks. With the increased digitization of medical records, hospitals have been using more and more technology to streamline their processes. In recent years, there has been a lot of focus on improving patient care as well as minimizing wait times for appointments. Plus, doctors and nurses are now able to access patient records from … [Read more...] about Healthcare Cybersecurity Risks in 2022
Cybersecurity Best Practices for Retailers in 2022
The retail industry has changed rapidly in the last decade. With the rise of e-commerce, it is now more important than ever for retailers to protect their customers’ personal information online. Cybersecurity breaches are becoming increasingly common. The average cost of a data breach is $4.24 million. It’s not easy to stay on top of all the cybersecurity threats and changes that come … [Read more...] about Cybersecurity Best Practices for Retailers in 2022
The majority of ransomware attacks are targeted at the United States
According to the latest reports, ransomware attacks have become increasingly common. Cybersecurity firm Cyberint recently published an analysis of the number of ransomware-related cyberattacks they saw throughout their visibility, which revealed an astounding number of attacks targeted towards the US. In 2021, Cyberint saw 2,845 ransomware attacks, with 1,352 of them affecting victims in … [Read more...] about The majority of ransomware attacks are targeted at the United States
Attackers impersonate Zoom to steal Microsoft account credentials
Many people leverage online platforms to organize meetings. Threat actors are aware of these meetings and exploit these spaces every chance they get. This recent attack involved the use of social engineering to mimic an email invite to a Zoom meeting. The attack tricked 10,000 users into clicking on a malicious link. Ten thousand users working in a major online brokerage company in North … [Read more...] about Attackers impersonate Zoom to steal Microsoft account credentials
