Conti Ransomware Continues to Cause Concern
Conti ransomware was the biggest ransomware strain in 2021, bringing in more than $180 million in ransom payments. Despite announcing they were shutting down operations as of May 2022, Conti isn’t going away any time soon.
Avoiding Tax Scams in 2022
Last week, millions of Americans finalized their tax returns. Tax Day, however, isn’t the final day for scammers who are interested in harvesting your personal financial information. Here are some of the scams we see most frequently, and some tips for avoiding them.
The Dangers of QR Codes
The recent rise in QR codes allows for easy access to information - including yours. So are QR codes dangerous, and what can you do to protect yourself?
Password Hygiene: LastPass Edition!
A recent scare for LastPass has many people wondering: are password managers worth it, and what can I do to protect my information better?
10 Reasons to Run a Cybersecurity Drill
There’s no better way to understand your organizations strengths and weaknesses than by running a cybersecurity drill.
An Unholy Union: Remote Access and Ransomware
DHS warns the worst case scenario is starting to happen - your organization’s remote access solution may end up being the reason you lose millions and go out of business.
A New Career Could Mean a Stolen Identity
Job scams are all too real, and somebody could use all your personal information you put on the application to steal your identity. Check out our list of ways to avoid having your job hunt turn into a job nightmare!
Don't Let Ransomware Take Hostage of Your Information
Ransomware: you’ve heard about it in the news. You usually realize it when a ransom note pops up on your screen, but unfortunately this one isn’t made out of letters from a magazine and is going to be a big, expensive problem.
What’s Your iPrivacy?
Why does my crossword app need to know my friend’s email? Hint: it doesn’t.
How Am I Supposed to Remember All These Passwords?
The password system is broken. You need to keep your information safe, but you need an easier way to manage all of your complex and unique passwords. Enter the password manager.
Apple’s One Last Thing: Privacy
Last week Apple announced its latest software updates for iPhone and iPad, iOS 14.5. And, like we’ve said time and time again, it’s critical you update and not just for the security patches this time.
Facebook’s Massive Data Breach Is Already Impacting You
You’ve probably heard about Facebook’s recent data breach, but here’s what you need to do about it.
6 Ways to Protect Your Home While on Vacation
As spring break is approaching, it’s important to make sure your home is protected. To help you prepare for your vacation, Hive Systems President and CEO Alex Nette has been featured on the Redfin Blog.
The Top Cybersecurity Blogs We're Reading in 2022
We love what we do, and we read about it constantly. Here’s a collection of our favorite cybersecurity blogs and websites from the industry's foremost thought leaders and reporters.
Shop Safely on Black Friday and Cyber Monday with These Tricks
You have two goals when shopping online this holiday season: get the best deals and shop safely.
Not All Telework Solutions are Created Equal
Remoting into your work computer when you WFH? There's a safe way, and a very dangerous way to do it. You're likely doing it the very dangerous way. Let's lock it up.
Keep Hackers From Damaging Your Credit Score - A Guide
Hackers have accumulated a wealth of information about you over the years - more than enough to open up a new credit card under your name and damage your credit score. Stop them in their tracks by freezing your credit.
How Bad was Twitter's Very Public Hack?
What does the hack look like for Twitter’s reputation and for the accounts impacted?
That MGM Resorts Data Breach is Much Worse than Originally Reported
Been to Vegas? You’ve most likely visited or stayed at an MGM Resorts property, and bad news, your information is currently for sale on the dark web. Even worse: it’s been there for over a year.
Debilitating Increase Seen in Cyber Attacks Against Advocacy Groups
Some organizations have been inundated with DDOS attacks in the wake of recent increased advocacy activity. But help is on the way!