Cybersecurity is a broad term that describes the practice of securing and protecting all computer systems, devices, and programs in an IT environment from cyber attacks or cyber threats. However, within the field of cybersecurity, there are many different specializations that individuals can choose for their career paths.
It’s hard to think about personal digital safety and enterprise cybersecurity without referencing passwords. This is why I’m excited that Lookout has acquired SaferPass, an innovative Password Management company that provides secure online identity solutions for both consumers and businesses of all sizes. With the rise in identity theft and threats that seek to compromise corporate applications and emails, passwords offer a critical line of defense.
Cybersecurity awareness, protection, and prevention is all-encompassing. In addition to implementing the right tools and resources, and hiring skilled professionals with the right cybersecurity education and experience, organizations should be aware of the latest CVEs.
On May 27, 2022, a Microsoft Office document was submitted from Belarus to VirusTotal, using a novel method to deliver its payload. This new technique was identified as a Zero-Day RCE (Remote Code Execution) vulnerability in Microsoft Support Diagnostic Tool (MSDT), which is now being tracked as CVE-2022-30190. As of this writing, it affects only Windows computers running with MSDT URI protocol enabled.
“Ransomware has become the enemy of the day; the threat that was first feared on Pennsylvania Avenue and subsequently detested on Wall Street is now the topic of conversation on Main Street.” Frank Dickson, Program Vice President, Cybersecurity Products at IDC.
It's important to understand how hackers target small businesses and that smaller companies are a favorite object of hackers. Why? Because small businesses often lack the security measures and financial resources in place that larger businesses have.
