article thumbnail

MY TAKE: New ‘cyberthreat index’ shows SMBs cognizant of big risks, ill-prepared to deal with them

The Last Watchdog

Small and midsize businesses — so-called SMBs — face an acute risk of sustaining a crippling cyberattack. This appears to be even more true today than it was when I began writing about business cyber risks at USA TODAY more than a decade ago. You can give a listen to the entire interview at this accompanying podcast.

Risk 182
article thumbnail

3.4 Million user records from LiveAuctioneers hack available for sale

Security Affairs

LiveAuctioneers is one of the world’s largest art, antiques & collectibles online marketplace that was founded in 2002. In response to the incident, the bidding portal has forced a password reset for all users’ accounts, both bidder and auctioneer ones. million users. million LiveAuctioneers users.

Hacking 105
Insiders

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

article thumbnail

The Origins and History of the Dark Web

Identity IQ

You probably use the deep web all the time — examples may include bank accounts, your email, and login-restricted content such as news or streaming entertainment. Public awareness about the use and risks associated with the dark web can help individuals protect themselves and avoid its more dangerous aspects.

article thumbnail

Grandson of FISMA: Why We Desperately Need New Cybsersecurity Legislation from the 117th Congress

Cisco Security

On August 3, 2021, the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (HSGAC) released a report entitled “Federal Cybersecurity: America’s Data Still at Risk.”. The Risk Management Framework doesn’t take into account that the human is the new perimeter of the enterprise. See: [link] ).

CISO 104
article thumbnail

Should the CISO Report to the CIO?

Cisco Security

The Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) is the organization’s senior executive in charge of the cybersecurity and the information technology risk management posture of the enterprise. If that’s the situation that FISMA intended, then Congress should simply have given the security job, and the corresponding accountability, to the CIO.

CISO 110
article thumbnail

As market for cyber insurance booms, watchdog calls for better data

SC Magazine

In a report released May 20, the Government Accountability Office looked at how the private cybersecurity insurance market has developed over the past five yearsRich Baich is global chief information security officer for insurance giant AIG. Photo by Spencer Platt/Getty Images).

article thumbnail

Implementing Password Security

SiteLock

Share that policy with every employee or contractor who has access to your computers, networks, bank accounts etc. It all depends on your business but should include web site access, network and computer access, access to online bank accounts, and even email access. Focus on your most important passwords.