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February 2024

Data Brokering: A Thousand Things About Yourself

A recent report from Duke University's Sanford School of Public Policy has shed light on a concerning issue - data brokers are selling vast amounts of highly sensitive information about American military service members. This includes private data about active-duty personnel, veterans, and their families, encompassing sensitive health and financial details. Shockingly, these brokers even offer bulk data for individuals within geofenced military facilities like Fort Bragg and Quantico.

Insights from the NSA 2023 Cybersecurity Report

The digital landscape is ever-changing, causing cybersecurity to often feel like a moving target. Thankfully, the NSA 2023 Cybersecurity Report arrives to provide critical information and context to help organizations keep their peace of mind. This comprehensive report, drawing insights from a wide range of industries, delves into the pressing technological trends, emerging challenges, and the growing importance of sustainability in the tech sector.

Bringing the Light into the Dark Places: Invisible Threats, Visible Solutions

What is the biggest cybersecurity challenge facing companies worldwide? The answer may vary depending on who you ask, but one indisputable fact remains clear: “What you can’t see, can and will hurt you.” Cyber threats lurk in the depths of the digital world, constantly evolving, poised to strike unsuspecting victims. They often strike by compromising unseen connected devices which, experience has proven, represent up to 50% of all devices on a network.*

Cross-site scripting attacks in action and how to protect against them

Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) attacks pose a significant security threat by infiltrating an application’s input fields with malicious code snippets. When users access the affected pages, this code is executed in their browsers, putting their sensitive information at risk. The malicious content injected into the web browser can take various forms, including JavaScript, HTML, Flash, or any other executable code.

What is Offensive Cyber Security?

Offensive Security is a proactive approach to cyber security that focuses on actively seeking out and identifying security vulnerabilities and potential attack vectors before they can be exploited by malicious actors. This involves using techniques such as penetration testing, red teaming, social engineering, and exploit development to simulate real-world attacks and assess the strength of an organization's security measures.

A Guide to the 2 Main Types of Retail & E-Commerce Fraud

The first step in combating retail fraud is learning which forms it takes. That’s easy enough, because there are two main types of retail and eCommerce fraud today: The second step in stopping retail fraud from harming your business is to understand how each type of fraud works, then implement a strategy to protect against it.

Legal Takedowns vs. Cyber Takedowns: What to Use When

Imagine you’ve just discovered that threat actors have registered a lookalike domain and are using it to host content that impersonates your business. It’s a safe bet that your customers will soon begin falling for the ruse and handing over personal information to the threat actors, if they’re not already. Faced with this threat, how can you protect your business’s reputation and brand? There are two main options.

Experience Office Relocation with Affordable Moving

Embarking on a journey to a new office space entails a myriad of tasks, from meticulous packing to navigating the complexities of transportation. Whether your office relocation spans across neighborhoods or traverses state lines, the process can quickly become overwhelming. To alleviate the burden and streamline your move, consider enlisting the services of a professional office movers company. In the bustling metropolis of Los Angeles, Affordable Moving emerges as the go-to choice for businesses seeking a seamless transition to their new workplace.

Is Your Hybrid Cloud Working for You?

Secure application delivery in a hybrid cloud environment is the foundation of modern digital business-but it also poses significant challenges. There's more than one way to go hybrid cloud. To meet the challenges of a hybrid cloud environment, many organizations are now adopting a cloud operating model. The goal is to use technology to create a secure, flexible, scalable, and agile IT infrastructure that can support business growth and innovation while optimizing cost efficiency. But achieving these goals can be a challenge.