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FTC Safeguards Rule Deadline Extended: What Your Business Needs to Know to Avoid Costly Penalties

The Federal Trade Commission announced it is extending the Safeguards rule enforcement period by six months. The new deadline for complying with the updated requirements of the Safeguards Rule is now June 9, 2023. Let’s take a closer look at what this rule is, and what this extension means for businesses. What is the Safeguards… Read More »FTC Safeguards Rule Deadline Extended: What Your Business Needs to Know to Avoid Costly Penalties

US Bans TikTok on all Government-Issued Devices

President Biden officially signed the bill to ban TikTok across all government devices. However, this ban will not impact general users; it only affects those using the app via government-issued devices. With more than 100 million monthly active users in the U.S. alone, TikTok is at the forefront of internet culture. Lawmakers have long taken… Read More »US Bans TikTok on all Government-Issued Devices

Microsoft To End Windows 7 and 8.1 Support Next Week

Originally announced in 2020, Microsoft will cut off Windows 7 and 8.1 from security updates and technical support on January 10th, marking the launch of Microsoft Edge 109 — the last version to support Windows 7 and 8.1. Google has also announced that Chrome will end support for Windows 7 and 8.1 on February 7th.… Read More »Microsoft To End Windows 7 and 8.1 Support Next Week

Artificial Intelligence’s Impact on the Cybersecurity Landscape

The Impact of Artificial Intelligence on Cybersecurity Cyber-attacks are constantly becoming more sophisticated, and Artificial Intelligence (AI) plays a significant part in this. Al can be used both from the perspective of those defending against attacks and from cybercriminals themselves. Allowing defenders to scan networks more automatically and fend off attacks, criminals can also use… Read More »Artificial Intelligence’s Impact on the Cybersecurity Landscape

2022 Cybersecurity: A Year in Review

2022 was a tumultuous year for cybersecurity. This year proved yet again, that no industry is safe from cybercriminals. While the education and healthcare sectors were hit the hardest, every major industry experienced its fair share of breaches and attacks. As organizations scrambled to protect their systems from cyberattacks, new trends emerged that made it… Read More »2022 Cybersecurity: A Year in Review

President Biden Signs Quantum Computing Cybersecurity Act into Law

On Wednesday, President Biden signed legislation that encourages federal government agencies to adopt quantum computing technology, a move seen as critical to protect against foreign cyberattacks. The Quantum Computing Cybersecurity Preparedness Act, co-sponsored by Senators Rob Portman (R-Ohio) and Maggie Hassan (D-N.H.), is a response to the growing threat of quantum computing used by countries… Read More »President Biden Signs Quantum Computing Cybersecurity Act into Law

What Cybersecurity Trends Will Shape 2023?

As technology advances and cybercrime increases, companies need to remain vigilant about their cybersecurity strategies. With the rise of artificial intelligence (AI) and the Internet of Things (IoT), it is important to stay ahead of emerging cybersecurity trends to protect your business from cyber threats. Here are the top cybersecurity trends you should be aware… Read More »What Cybersecurity Trends Will Shape 2023?

The FBI Warns of Top Critical Vulnerabilities for Businesses

In today’s day and age, it is essential for businesses to understand the importance of patch management. Vulnerabilities are defined as any exploitable weak point found within a computer system, device, or even hardware. These flaws can be exploited by cybercriminals and can severely weaken the overall security of the effected device or software. That… Read More »The FBI Warns of Top Critical Vulnerabilities for Businesses

Ransomware Attack Causes Hospital Shutdown

CommonSpirit Health, one of the largest health systems in the country was recently hit with a devastating ransomware attack. The Chicago-based health system operates 142 hospitals and over 2,200 sites of care within 21 states. The attack has caused system interruptions and ongoing IT outages across several states including Nebraska, Tennessee, Texas, Washington, and Iowa.… Read More »Ransomware Attack Causes Hospital Shutdown

Department of Justice Announces Seizure of Over $3.36 Billion Worth of Bitcoin

The U.S. Department of Justice announced on November 7th, that it has seized more than $3.36 billion worth of Bitcoin as part of an investigation into fraud involving the Silk Road dark web marketplace. This announcement displays federal interest and the capacity to recover cryptocurrency that is involved with cybercrime. The DOJ seized 50,676 Bitcoin… Read More »Department of Justice Announces Seizure of Over $3.36 Billion Worth of Bitcoin