New Password Guidance Shifts Toward Simplicity, Security

Oct 11, 2024

The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has recently updated its password security guidelines, marking a significant departure from traditional practices.... Read More

Risk Assessment Could Have Prevented Marriott $52M Fine

Oct 10, 2024

The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has recently updated its password security guidelines, marking a significant departure from traditional practices.A simple cybersecurity risk assessment (CSRA) could have prevented the breach.... Read More

Report Highlights Deficiencies in Training, Security Technologies

Sept 27, 2024

The Cybersecurity Attitudes And Behaviors Report 2024-2025 highlights the importance of cybersecurity and the need for businesses to invest in both technology and training to protect against evolving threats.... Read More

Advisory on Iran-Based Cyber Actors Enabling Ransomware Attacks

Aug 28, 2024

This advisory highlights the activities of cyber actors, identified in the private sector as Pioneer Kitten, UNC757, Parisite, Rubidium, and Lemon Sandstorm, who are targeting and exploiting organizations across various sectors in the United States and abroad..... Read More

Phishing 2.0: How AI is Making Cyber Attacks Smarter and More Dangerous

Aug 16, 2024

Phishing has always posed a significant threat, but with the advent of artificial intelligence (AI), it has become even more dangerous. Welcome to Phishing 2.0: smarter, more convincing, and harder to detect.... Read More

QR Code Phishing (Quishing) on the Rise: How to Stay Protected

Mar 5, 2024

QR codes are ubiquitous nowadays, directing users to URLs with a simple tap. However, just like every coin has two sides, these Quick Response codes are also being exploited for nefarious purposes. In fact, a U.S.-based energy firm encountered nearly 29% of more than 1,000 malicious emails containing QR codes in May 2023. Adversaries are increasingly using QR codes in their phishing strategies to: Acquire credentials and personal details, trick victims into paying off hackers, install malware, gain remote access to devices.... Read More