Data Protection

NYDFS Proposes New Changes to Its Cybersecurity Rules

Recently proposed amendments to the NYDFS Cybersecurity Regulation would demand new technological enhancements, audit and risk assessment requirements of companies.

Expect Log4j to be Exploited "For Years to Come," CSRB Says

A new report, the first from DHS' Cyber Safety Review Board, includes recommendations to address the Log4j vulnerability.

Top 10 Ways To Recognize a Phishing Email

Attackers continue to find clever new ways to disguise phishing emails. Here are 10 different ways you can identify a phishing email.

UK Urges Organizations Not to Pay Ransomware Payments

The UK ICO and NCSC issued a letter to UK lawyers stressing that paying the demands of ransomware actors is not advisable.

Friday Five 9/16

Twitter’s security scandal going from bad to worse and malware spreading through YouTube made headlines this week. Read about these stories and more in this week’s Friday Five!

What Is a SIM Swap Scam and How Can You Prevent Them?

SIM swap scams are on the rise--here's everything you need to know about them and how you can prevent them from happening to you.

North Korean Attackers Targeting Healthcare Orgs with Maui Ransomware

A new Cybersecurity Advisory via the FBI, CISA, and the U.S. Treasury is warning that cyber actors with the DPRK have been using the ransomware since May 2021.

What is Data Security?

What is data security, why does it matter, and what are the best ways to address data security?

What is Intellectual Property? Understanding IP Rights, Negligence, Infringement & More

What is intellectual property? We define the term and explain how IP negligence and infringement can harm your organization.

Read about how daycare apps may be putting your security at risk, why to double-check before ordering your COVID-19 test, the newest cybersecurity legislation signed into law, and more in this week's Friday Five!