Despite the rise of collaboration tools like Slack, Teams, and WhatsApp, email continues to dominate professional communication. Unfortunately, it also dominates in one more area: cyberattacks. According to Proofpoint’s 2024 State of the Phish report, 84% of organizations experienced at least one successful email-based phishing attack last year. Attackers rely on email because it’s familiar, […]
Modern workplaces thrive on mobility. From answering client emails on a smartphone to accessing cloud files on a tablet, mobile devices have become an inseparable part of professional life. But with this convenience comes vulnerability. According to IBM’s 2024 Cost of a Data Breach Report, breaches caused by compromised mobile devices cost companies an average of $4.45 […]
When organizations talk about cybersecurity, the focus often turns to external hackers, ransomware gangs, or state-sponsored cybercrime groups. While those risks are real, the biggest vulnerability often sits inside the organization itself: its people. From an employee who unknowingly clicks on a phishing link to a disgruntled staff member leaking data, insider threats pose one […]
Why Social Engineering Threatens Healthcare Imagine this: A hospital administrator receives an urgent call from someone claiming to be a government health inspector. They request immediate access to compliance records “to avoid penalties.” Without questioning, the administrator emails over sensitive files—unaware they just handed data to a cybercriminal. This scenario is not far-fetched. Social engineering […]
Cybersecurity is no longer something “just for the IT department.” Today, every employee — whether you’re in finance, healthcare, education, or even remote freelancing – plays a role in keeping data safe. One careless click or overlooked update can expose sensitive information, disrupt operations, or open the door to cybercriminals. The good news? Most threats […]
In today’s digital world, even the most advanced security systems can fall apart due to one simple factor: human error. That’s exactly what happened to Clorox, the well-known consumer goods company, in 2023. A social engineering attack—a type of cyberattack that manipulates people rather than technology—managed to bypass their defenses and cause widespread damage. But […]
In today’s constantly evolving threat environment, cybersecurity can no longer be the sole responsibility of the IT department. It must be a shared responsibility that’s woven into the fabric of every organization, starting with culture. A security-first culture means that cybersecurity isn’t just a checklist—it’s a mindset. From entry-level employees to the C-suite, everyone plays […]
The holiday season brings joy, celebration, and an overwhelming surge in online shopping. Retailers offer attractive deals, and consumers flock to digital platforms, eager to make purchases for family and friends. However, this festive period also opens the door for a surge in cyber threats. Hackers take advantage of distracted shoppers, unprepared retailers, and increased […]
Cyberattacks are no longer targeting only the front gates of your business. In today’s digital environment, threats often originate from within—be it a compromised account, a misconfigured cloud service, or a trusted insider gone rogue. Traditional perimeter-based security models are struggling to keep up with this new threat reality. This is where the Zero Trust […]
Cybersecurity risks are often portrayed as the result of distant hackers or faceless groups. But one of the most damaging threats comes from within organizations themselves – insider threats. As we move through 2025, insider-related incidents are rising in both number and severity. According to the 2024 Verizon Data Breach Investigations Report, over 60% of […]
