Phishing has historically been a high-level threat to security, and the past year has been no different. According to the Verizon Data Breach Investigations Report 2021, phishing is present in 36% of data breaches reported. This is an increase of 11% from 2020. Phishing attacks attempt to get an individual to provide vital security details…
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A majority of sites and applications typically require the use of a username, as an identifier, and a password, as a primary authentication method. Depending on assessed risks and the sensitivity of data accessed through the login form, a more secure login posture may be required. A MultiKey authentication system provides the opportunity to configure…
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As more and more malicious actors are roaming into the wild trying to gain access to any system they can, it is important that banks review and reduce their “attack surface.” An attack surface is simply, the number of possible ways a malicious actor can get into a device or network and extract data. This…
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There is little doubt that mobile apps have made the banking process more convenient for people. According to the FBI, United States financial providers estimate more than 75% of Americans used some form of mobile banking in 2019. And since the beginning of 2020, there has been a 50% surge in mobile banking. With this…
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I recently heard about a number of stories circulating in regard to malicious actors using everyday devices you have installed and connected in your businesses and homes to hack you. This article provides some further expertise and knowledge on the subject matter. The Internet of Things (IoT) consists of almost anything electronic, nowadays. What determines…
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Over current years, the epidemic of digital oversharing has grown exponentially. People want to share the good and bad: haircuts, food, selfies, wounds, jobs, kids, heartbreak, and joy. These are just the tip of the iceberg. The majority carry smartphones and are ready to capture every shareable second. Conversely, we are scared to carry our…
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As a small or medium business (SMB) owner or company, it is hard to understand what security is needed and how to get that security operational. Business owners today are faced with news of data breach after data breach affecting well-known companies in various sectors. In many of these reports, small niche service organizations are…
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Bitcoin is the world’s most recognizable encrypted, digital cryptocurrency coin; however, Bitcoin is just one of over 4,000 different types. The top five largest, by market cap, are: Bitcoin (BTC), Ethereum (ETH), Ripple (XRP), Bitcoin Cash (BCH) and Cardano (ADA). Combined, these five are currently worth $250 Billion USD. Bitcoin makes up over half of…
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Microsoft has announced that their Windows Server 2008 End of Life (EOL) is set for early next year (2020) and their Windows Server 2012 is slated for EOL in 2023. End of Life, for Microsoft, means that they will no longer provide any support or updates for these products, putting them at inevitable risk for…
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Step-Drag, Pivot, Jab, Duck, Pivot, Block… In a boxing match, the boxers constantly move about in offensive and defensive maneuvers. Within these ever-changing movements, one thing remains the same: they stay “on their toes”. Boxers keep weight off the heels of their feet for heightened balance, fluidity, agility, and responsiveness. In the same way, community…
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