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It Takes a Lot to Protect Your Accounts

The security of your business often comes down to individual decisions and actions. Hackers frequently break into networks through one weak point, whether that's because an employee left their password on a sticky note, or reused their password multiple times....

August 7, 2023

We Might Need AI to Defeat AI

AI presents many potential positives for both business and personal lives, but it also comes with many risks as well. We've seen how AI can be used to improve the abilities of bad actors, both through the development of malware...

August 7, 2023

FBI Warns of Increased AI Cyberattacks

The FBI is warning the public that the number of cyberattacks aided by artificial intelligence is skyrocketing. As Tom's Hardware reports, these attacks include both phishing attacks as well as malware development, created by people abusing AI technology for nefarious...

July 31, 2023

Official Warns Hackers Are Already Using AI

You might use ChatGPT to see how well it can put together a recipe for dinner, or even to see how well it can write an inconsequential email. But hackers are using the tools behind generative AI for bad, and...

July 24, 2023

2024 Elections at Risk From Generative AI

AI is an impressive technology that continues to subvert our expectations with every development. Not all of these developments are positive, however: At times, AI's potential ranges from negative to outright dangerous. Look no further for evidence of that fact...

July 24, 2023

Text Messages Could Compromise Your Business

You’re likely aware of phishing attacks, schemes hackers use to coax unsuspecting users out of their personal data and information. But there’s another kind of phishing attack, dubbed “smishing,” that you also need to be aware of when protecting your...

July 18, 2023

Ransomware Attacks Are Down, but Security Incidents Are Up

As reported by Business Wire, Scale Venture Partners has released its 10th annual Cybersecurity Perspectives Survey, which polls leaders and experts in the field to analyze what's going on in the security world. The good news, and perhaps a headlining statistic,...

July 17, 2023

ChatGPT Now Runs on Windows 3.1

We've discussed in the past why it isn't safe or secure to run Windows 7 or Windows 8.1: Microsoft abandoned these versions of Windows, and they will no longer be accepting security updates. If for some reason, however, you're running...

June 27, 2023

California Wants to Improve Cybersecurity Protections at School

We often worry about cyberattacks at work or at home. But what about at our children's schools? As reported by CBS News Sacramento, a new California bill is working its way through the legislature that would expand cybersecurity protections to...

June 27, 2023

Scammers Are Utilizing AI to Improve Their Attacks

AI is a powerful tool that many can benefit from. Unfortunately, that list includes bad actors and malicious users, who are abusing AI technologies to improve tactics like phishing and social engineering. To protect the data of your business, you'll...

June 27, 2023