Security | Threat Detection | Cyberattacks | DevSecOps | Compliance

July 2024

What is a Ponzi Schemes: History and Examples

Ponzo schemes continue to grow in complexity and notoriety. These schemes are not transactions or one-time hacks. “Ponzi schemes are fraudulent business operations that promise high returns with little or no risk, claiming investors' money will go towards a legitimate investment.” Investors believe they will score huge returns from their initial investment, yet most only realize once it is too late that the entire scheme is doomed to fail from the beginning.

What is Protected Health Information (PHI)? And why is it important?

“Safeguarding personal health information (PHI) is governed under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).” Protecting identifiable health data is the responsibility of everyone who comes into contact with it, including covered entities. Healthcare providers, health plan companies, school districts not covered under FERPA, universities, employers, and federal, state, and local government agencies are mandated to protect PHI data from any security risk.

Next-Generation NAC: Balance Security and Usability in Complex Environments

Network Access Control (NAC) has undergone significant advancements since the beginning, continuously adapting for cybersecurity threats and technological innovation. As organizations embrace BYOD (Bring Your Own Device) and IoT/OT (Internet of Things/Operational Technology), vendors have transformed traditional NAC solutions to meet these new demands while maintaining a balance between usability and security.

Using AWS Secrets Manager and Lambda Function to Store, Rotate and Secure Keys

When working with Amazon Web Services (AWS), we often find that various AWS services need to store and manage secrets. AWS Secrets Manager is the go-to solution for this. It's a centralized service designed to help manage sensitive information securely, significantly reduce the risk of credential compromise, and facilitate your credential management process. However, there's more to it than just storing secrets.

Working From Home - and Homing From Work - Poses Unique Cybersecurity Challenges

Since 2020, working from home has become commonplace. In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, almost every company had to switch their traditionally in-office employees to some version of hybrid or remote work. Indeed, working from home became the new “normal” almost overnight. We all have a variety of collective experiences and observations during this time of no longer commuting to work, sitting in a cubicle, or chatting with coworkers at the water cooler.

Signs of Malware Infection and How To Remove It

Malware is malicious software that can infect your device in many ways, like when you download a free game or movie. Some signs that your device is infected with malware include random pop-ups, freezing or slowing down, suddenly limited storage space and apps you don’t remember installing. Continue reading to learn the 10 most common signs that your device has a malware infection, how to remove malware from your device and how to protect your devices from becoming infected.

Detours Ahead: How IT Navigates an Evolving World

We asked, 600+ IT pros answered. See the full survey findings and discover how other IT experts across the U.S. and the U.K. are navigating security threats, shadow IT, AI, and other pressing topics in our latest SME IT Trends Report. 50% report being more concerned about their organization's security posture than they were six months ago, and only 10% of respondents have no plans to implement AI.

Discover, Assess, and Protect Confidential Information with Lookout

Learn how Lookout helps identify, classify, and protect sensitive data with real-time data protection and encryption policies. With Lookout's Secure Service Edge (SSE) platform, zero trust data protection policies extend seamlessly across Software-as-a-Service (SaaS), private, and web applications. Experience the simplicity of a unified policy engine that handles masking, redaction, encryption, watermarking, and classification, enhancing both security and administrative efficiency.

Protect Users From Phishing and Malicious Content with Lookout

See how Lookout's phishing and content protection engine enhances security by blocking access to suspicious sites. Discover how remote browser isolation technology safeguards against zero-day phishing sites, preventing credential theft and malicious code execution on endpoint devices.

Protect Against Sensitive Data Loss on GenAI Platforms with Lookout

Explore how Lookout Secure Internet Access protects sensitive data when using generative AI sites. Learn about the risks associated with inadvertently exposing company details or personal information through these platforms, and discover proactive measures to prevent data leaks. Understand how Lookout enables organizations to strike a balance between innovation and security by selectively allowing access to approved generative AI sites. Explore the implementation of data loss prevention rules that identify and block sensitive information from being shared.