There are many ways that hackers have attempted to subvert the advanced security precautions implemented by enterprises and small businesses alike, but some of the more recent and crafty ones include sending threats through seemingly legitimate sources, like social media. The latest in this string of attacks includes Google Docs, and it is problematic for a number of reasons.
While many companies have been able to adapt to the remote policies forced upon them by the COVID-19 pandemic, there are many others who have struggled with this adoption. Thankfully, remote technology which enables these practices has never been easier to manage or more accessible. Let’s discuss some of the policies you can implement to make sure that remote technology helps more than it hinders your operations.
One of the most dangerous threats out there is ransomware, and for good reason. In many cases, the problems from ransomware can have far-reaching and devastating consequences for businesses, no matter which industry they operate in. Let’s take a look at why ransomware is so problematic and what you can do to stop it.
Employees all over the world got their first taste of remote work throughout the pandemic, and ever since there has been some controversy between employees and their employers who want them to return to the office for a traditional workday. A new survey showcases that half of employees would rather quit than deal with an employer who insists on in-person work in the office environment.
It’s a known fact that businesses do not want to imagine what might happen under the absolute worst conditions, but it is something that comes with the territory of being a business owner. If you don’t plan for the worst, it could potentially place your company at risk. How can you prepare yourself for the struggles that come with disaster recovery?
Some things in life, like a tape measure or a level, just seem unneeded. Until, of course, you need a couch for your living room or a picture to hang. The Measure app is available for iPhones and iPad. Here’s what you need to know to get the most out of it, as well as what features you might find handy.
The Securities and Exchange Commission(SEC) fined six trading companies a total of $750,000 after hackers gained access to staff email accounts, revealing sensitive personally-identifying information of thousands of customers and clients. The SEC has sanctioned eight entities affiliated with three companies. They include Cetera (Advisor Networks, Investment Services, Financial Specialists, Advisors, and Investment Advisers), Cambridge Investment Research (Investment Research and Investment Research Advisors), and KMS Financial Services.
In a previously unreported trend, cybersecurity experts have identified a new malware family (cyberattack) that is syphoning from their victims’ bandwidth. It is the same way as crypto mining malware attempts to monetize the victims’ CPU cycles. According to recent data from Cisco’s Talos intelligence division, threat actors have begun to abuse internet-sharing programs. They are known as proxyware, such as Honeygain (see their rebuttal at the end of this post), Nanowire, and others.
The breakout of Covid-19, as well as the ensuing rush to remote working, led to a power struggle in the newly constituted decentralized workplace. On the one hand, remote work was convenient and comfortable, but it also posed a threat to network security. Many security professionals turned a blind eye to the fact that in the early days of the epidemic, when companies were primarily concerned with keeping their operations running, personnel abandoned security best practices to do the task as quickly as possible.
Amazon has added a new Alexa function that assures you can hear what the voice assistant is saying even if the TV is on or other people are chatting. The new Adaptive Volume function, according to The Verge, would let Alexa talk louder if it detects a lot of background noise. According to the company, the goal is for you to be able to hear the voice assistant’s replies over the din of your home or office. You won’t be able to test it out if you reside outside of the US just yet, according to The Verge. It’s now only available to US users.