The National Credit Union Association (NCUA) detailed that credit unions reported more than 1,000 cyber incidents in 2024. Credit unions being part of the financial sector makes them a target for cybercriminals. The data they store from customers can be very profitable for hackers, so credit union cybersecurity and IT are more important than ever. […]
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Forget horror movies and spooky ghost stories; the things that scare us most on Halloween are cybersecurity horror stories about famous cyberattacks. Whether they were data breaches caused by a ransomware attack or human error, we’ll go over cybersecurity horror stories that will scare even your CEO this Halloween. The Colonial Pipeline Attack In 2021,
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Phishing scams are the most common form of cyberattack by far, with an estimated 3.4 billion phishing emails sent daily. What’s surprising is that is only 1.2% of emails sent across the Internet. Nowadays, hackers are experimenting with phishing beyond the email inbox, such as with social media phishing. So, in this blog, we’ll discuss
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Researchers have discovered what they say is the “first known AI-powered ransomware.” They say the malware isn’t fully functional yet. So, what does this mean for the future of ransomware and AI cyberattacks? That’s exactly what we’ll discuss in this blog. AI-powered ransomware is no longer theoretical; it could become a problem any day now.
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The energy sector is known as critical infrastructure. It enables the functioning of all other nearby sectors essential for public health, safety, the economy, and national security. So it’s not surprising that the average cost of downtime per hour is a staggering $2.48 million. Because without energy, society wouldn’t be able to function for long,
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Over 60% of nonprofits have reported experiencing a cyberattack in the last two years. With the nonprofit data breach costing $200,000 for nonprofits, there is a clear need for cybersecurity. But why do nonprofits get hacked? That’s what we’ll be going over today, and explain how most nonprofits are sitting ducks, and why nonprofit cybersecurity
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While browsing the internet as we do, we stumbled across a thread on Reddit. It was titled, “What motivates a company to invest in cybersecurity?” There were plenty of great responses on there, with some brutally honest ones. Here’s our analysis of the 5 answers that caught our attention and how they reflect the real
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In the first five weeks of 2025, U.S. ransomware attacks increased 149% year over year. These attacks have been made easier than ever to launch by less-skilled individuals. This is due to them using ransomware as a service (RaaS) kits. In this blog, we’ll break down what ransomware as a service is, why it’s dangerous,
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With cybercrime costing the world $9.5 trillion USD in 2024, companies are becoming more aware of the need for cybersecurity & IT. With costs of attacks increasing each year and the threat of a breach being devastating, many businesses are left wondering: What is the difference between EDR and Antivirus? Let’s break down the core
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Cybercrime is evolving rapidly; every month, hackers use increasingly more sophisticated tactics to exploit businesses and individuals. As we step into 2025, it’s crucial to understand the top hacking specialties that pose the most significant threats. Here are the top four hacking threats to watch out for and how to protect your business from them.
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