We live in a highly digitized world, and small businesses and solopreneurs have become prime targets for cybercriminals. The 2023 Business Impact Report, conducted by the Identity Theft Resource Center (ITRC), sheds light on a concerning trend: a sharp rise in cyberattacks on these smaller entities. This annual report reveals that 73% of small business owners and leaders experienced data breaches or cyberattacks in the past year, a significant increase.

An open redirect vulnerability occurs when a website allows user-supplied input to influence the destination of a redirect without implementing proper validation or sanitization measures. To exploit this vulnerability, an attacker may send users a seemingly trustworthy link, which, when clicked, redirects them to a harmful website, potentially leading to phishing attacks or other malicious activities.

I recently hosted and moderated a distinguished panel of Chief Information Security Officers (CISOs) - Nitin Raina, CISO at ThoughtWorks, Mike Wilkes, former CISO at Marvel and Yogesh Badwe, CSO at Druva. We discussed major trends for 2024 across an array of topics including the evolving threat landscape, recent regulations, data privacy considerations, securing product and critical infrastructure.

Cybersecurity researchers at Group-IB have identified a single scam campaign leveraging over 1500 websites impersonating postal carriers and shippers leading up to Christmas this year. Scammers are always taking advantage of those current trends that involve the potential for heightened emotions. During tax season it’s tax returns. During the NBA’s Final Four, it’s about sports betting or tickets to the game.

With November demonstrating multiple increases when compared to various previous time periods, new data signals that we may be in for a bumpy ride in 2024. It’s nice when we get to see reports that are published relatively quickly to let us get a sense of where cyberattacks are today versus, say, a quarter or two ago (or even last year!). The NCCGroup’s Cyber Threat Intelligence Report was just published and covers ransomware attacks through November of this year.

Common cybersecurity vulnerabilities that cybercriminals can exploit include weak credentials, lack of data encryption, misconfigurations, out-of-date software and zero days. These vulnerabilities often lead to cyber attacks that bypass an organization’s security measures and steal confidential data. Organizations need to identify and mitigate these vulnerabilities to prevent security breaches.

In 2024, cybersecurity remains a top priority for businesses across the globe. Two major players in this realm are SecurityScorecard and UpGuard, each offering robust cybersecurity solutions. However, the user experience they provide can be a deciding factor for many organizations. This post compares the user-friendliness of SecurityScorecard and UpGuard, examining their services, pricing, and other notable features.

As we venture into 2024, the cybersecurity landscape continues to evolve with new and sophisticated cyber threats. In this dynamic environment, two prominent players, SecurityScorecard and UpGuard, have distinct approaches to tackling these challenges. Let’s delve into how these companies address emerging cyber threats, comparing their services, pricing, and notable features.

Welltok provides a multi-use platform allowing institutions and individuals to manage their health and well-being. It is a third-party solution that caters to clinics, health networks, industry leaders, and private clinics. They also offer personalized resources and solutions meant to improve the health and lives of applicable patients.

HealthEC (HEC) is an analytics and AI-assisted solution that siphons all relative information about patients into cohesive packages. Their tech can identify high-risk patients and their barriers to optimal care while providing options to close these care gaps. The data comes from healthcare systems and integrates with claims data to represent the patient best.