Some of the most well-known companies in the world, including Sony Pictures, Home Depot, Adobe, and eBay, have been victims of cyberattacks. While major corporations like these are high-profile targets for hackers, small- and medium-sized businesses are not exempt from data breaches.
Multifactor authentication (MFA) is a security solution that identifies users via two or more verification factors when logging in to their online account. These factors typically include:
Something they have, like a one-time passcode (OTP) sent to a smartphone
Something they know, like a password
Something they are, like a fingerprint or retinal scan
MFA is an ideal way to protect user accounts from cyberattacks.
Caller ID technology allows users to see the caller’s phone number (and sometimes the name) before they pick up. The technology is employed in smartphones, Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) lines, and landline phones with alphanumeric displays.
Caller ID makes it easy for people to screen phone calls and answer only the important ones.
Cybercriminals are getting more creative in infecting computers with malware, and users must step up in order to protect their devices. To stay one step ahead of cybercriminals, you should learn more about their more insidious tricks such as watering hole attacks.
While passwords are undoubtedly the most common factor used to verify a user’s identity today, they are the least secure authentication method. They can easily be stolen, hacked, or compromised, which puts businesses at risk. In fact, the number of corporate credentials exposed on the dark web has increased by 429% since March 2020.
To solve the password problem, many organizations are turning to passwordless authentication.
You’ve probably heard it said that not all hackers are dangerous. That’s true, of course. For instance, white hat hackers hack into a system to uncover vulnerabilities and boost its protection against cyberthreats. However, we won’t be talking about white hat hackers in this blog.
Many businesses in California and across the United States were forced to lay off employees or close down because of the pandemic, leaving many people jobless. In fact, as of February 2021, there were 10 million unemployed people in America.
Those who lost their jobs normally apply for unemployment benefits and workers’ compensation through state workforce agency (SWA) websites.
It’s every business user’s responsibility to protect their computers and data from cyberattacks. The good news is that you don’t need to be an IT security expert to keep them safe. You can start increasing your knowledge by learning some of these basic cybersecurity terms.
No business is immune to data loss. According to the Verizon 2020 Data Breach Investigations Report, 28% of data breaches happened to small businesses. And once attackers get a hold of companies’ sensitive data, they can sell it on the dark web for a profit or use it for financial or identity theft.
Popular social media platforms like Facebook and Twitter have been suffering massive data breaches for a number of years now. If you wish to continue using these services, you need to tighten your social media privacy settings. Here are a few reminders and tips to help you secure your personal information on social media.
