Future cyber attacks could be bad – really bad. But in addition to the infrastructure targets like power plants or dams, some hackers are trying to disrupt financial systems. These hackers aren’t interested in stealing money as much as in creating chaos and doing...
Hackers are sometimes not after just your data, but also your social media accounts. But there are several things you can do to lower the chance of having your Facebook or Twitter account hijacked. For example, limit the number of employees who have access to the...
As cyber crime continues to vex businesses of all sizes, there is a growing sentiment among some businesses to go on the offensive. Known as “hacking back,” the idea is to launch a counter-attack against digital criminals who break into your network. Born out of...
Information stored on a server in your office may seem relatively secure, but the truth is hackers can break in and steal your data with relative ease. Start sending information via the Internet to vendors and employees working remotely, and the data becomes even...
Hackers are after sensitive data, because exploiting it can lead to big payoffs. Even if your company is small, it can still be a lucrative target for cyber thieves. While it’s impossible for the business owner or risk manager to understand all the cyber dangers out...
Cyber criminals have a variety of ways to break into corporate networks, and do so on a routine basis. In response, businesses put in place firewalls and other mechanisms to offer at least some protection against hacking. But it appears that businesses’ web sites are...
