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April 20, 2020

Cyberattacks Double as Remote Work Creates Unexpected Vulnerabilities

New ways to work bring new cybersecurity challenges – and new opportunities for cybercriminals. Cyberattacks have doubled since January 2020, and phishing attacks have skyrocketed. Here are 3 safety steps that SMBs can take today to defend against this surge in attacks.

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April 17, 2020

Remote Work Vulnerabilities and How to Address Them

Remote workers are getting things done, but they’re also creating some unexpected cybersecurity risks to their companies systems and data. Here are some actionable steps to help mitigate those risks before you have a data breach.

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April 16, 2020

Stolen Account Info Zooms to Dark Web for 500K+ Zoom Users

Zoom meetings have become the way we do business right now, but they aren’t as safe as you might think. A batch of stolen credentials recently discovered on the Dark Web plus unexpected vulnerabilities means that every company needs to be alert to the dangers of virtual meetings.

April 14, 2020

Passly Packs 7 Essential Features to Secure a Remote Workforce

Today’s worker can stay connected to the systems and data that they need to work efficiently anytime from anywhere. Remote work isn’t just convenient for companies – it’s also convenient for cybercriminals. Take a look at 7 features of Passly that can quickly mitigate that threat.

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FBI Warns Against COVID-19 Business Fund Transfer Phishing Scams

A new FBI warning outlines a special kind of phishing scam targeting c-suite and accounts payable staff – proving that phishing training is necessary at every level.

April 10, 2020

Malware-Laden COVID-19 Emails Exploit MS Office Vulnerability

The Secret Service warns that clever new phishing attacks simulating official emails, files, and links are being perpetrated by cybercriminals looking to take advantage of the anxiety created by COVID-19 and exploit an old MS Office vulnerability.

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Zoom Brings New Cybersecurity Threats to the Table

Zoom may be the new way to conduct business during the COVID-19 pandemic, but it’s also the new way for cybercriminals to attack systems and data using some fresh tricks to snare unsuspecting workers.

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April 09, 2020

CISA: Massive Increase in COVID-19 Phishing Attacks

CISA released a warning about a massive increase in phishing attacks referencing COVID-19. Cybercriminals aren’t just using old tricks in new ways, they’ve added to their playbook.

April 03, 2020

USE THESE TOOLS TO COMBAT CYBERSECURITY THREATS DURING THE CORONAVIRUS (COVID-19) PANDEMIC

The world has changed quickly in the wake of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, and so have every organization’s cybersecurity needs. Use these tools to protect systems and data from opportunistic cybercriminals.

October 25, 2018

The Week in Breach: 10/13/18 – 10/19/18

Breach news to share with your customers!

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