CyberSecurity Insiders

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

A recent survey conducted by CNBC and Momentive found that 56% of small business owners are not concerned about being the victim of a cyberattack in the next year and that only 28% of them have a response plan in place in case of a cyberattack. Many times, the issue is sheer size and staffing.

Small Business 98

Small Business Cybersecurity Passwords Education 98

SiteLock

AUGUST 27, 2021

Now more than ever, small businesses need a cyber security checklist when building and maintaining their websites. Your passwords should be unique and contain numbers, symbols and at least eight characters, and you should change them regularly. Backup Your Site Regularly.

Small Business 98

Small Business Passwords Backups Firewall 98

eSecurity Planet

MARCH 25, 2022

RDP intrusions are typically the result of two attacker methods: brute force authentication attempts or a meddler-in-the-middle (MITM) attack. Remote desktop software’s sensitive influence over other devices means identity and access management (IAM), password security , and multi-factor authentication are critical for risk management.

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VPN Software Authentication Encryption 111

eSecurity Planet

MAY 25, 2022

Financial institutions in the 1990s and 2000s were some of the first to incorporate encryption to protect online transactions, particularly as backup tapes were lost in transit. Application developers managing sensitive user data must especially beware of increasing regulatory action surrounding data privacy.

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Encryption Computers and Electronics Password Management Passwords 134

CyberSecurity Insiders

SEPTEMBER 21, 2021

Review your passwords, updating them as needed, and ensuring they are strong. Establish a unique password for each account. Consider using a password manager if you haven’t in the past. Backups have your back: Use the 3-2- 1 rule as a guide to backing up your data. You have got mail!

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Cybersecurity Small Business Penetration Testing Cybercrime 80

SC Magazine

MAY 28, 2021

Researchers from Microsoft on Thursday reported that the APT group, referred to as Nobelium, compromised a client of Constant Contact, an online marketing services company utilized largely by small businesses for publicity and mass-mailings purposes. It’s not just Constant Contact, it’s all of them.

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Marketing Phishing Accountability Authentication 60