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Information Security Plan: What It Is, Why You Need One, and How to Get Started
Every organization needs an information security plan because data has become the world's most valuable commodity. And like all things precious, data is regulated heavily by governing bodies and coveted by everyone – including crooks. That is why cybercrime is on the...
5 Simple Rules for Storing Your Credit Card Information
Storing credit card information can be a daunting task, but there are a few simple rules you can follow to make sure your data is safe. #1 Never store your credit card information on a public computer or in an unsecured location. If you must keep your credit card...
Novel Phishing Trick: Unusual Links to Trick Spam Filters
Researchers have identified a never-before-seen method for sneaking malicious links into email inboxes. A novel form of phishing takes advantage of a disparity between how browsers and email inboxes read web domains. According to a Monday report by Perception Point,...
World Password Day 2022: All You Want to Know
One of the most fun and effective ways to spread public awareness about a topic or issue is to commemorate it by devoting a specific day in its honor. With the help of powerful social media forums and passionate advocates, everything from puppies to pirates can be...
Google Docs Comments Exploit Allows for Distribution of Phishing and Malware
From students to corporate executives, workgroups of all types benefit from both Google Docs and the larger Google Workspace platforms. Due to the preponderance of remote work during the pandemic, groups have remained productive thanks to the productivity these...
TSA Requires Rail and Airports to Strengthen Cybersecurity
Earlier this year, a ransomware attack on the Colonial pipeline severely interrupted the country’s fuel distribution system. In response, regulations were implemented in May that strengthened the cybersecurity infrastructure of the pipeline system. In light of this...
Data Breach Kicks U.S. Dental Patients in the Teeth
North American Dental Management is a company based in Pittsburgh responsible for providing administrative and technical support services to Professional Dental Alliance offices. On March 31st and April 1st of 2021, an unauthorized entity gained access to the...
T-Mobile: 49 Million Customers Hit by Data Breach
In the era when smartphones have become indispensable in so many aspects of life, data breaches can be more devastating than ever before. The recent T-Mobile attack is a perfect example of such breaches. Here is what we know about the incident: The first and last...
Importance of Information Security Policies
The importance of information security cannot be overstated. Protecting the data your business stores, manages, or transmits should be one of your company’s most important priorities. To that end, you need to implement an information security program that includes a...
Data Retention Policy Best Practices
Data is the lifeblood of countless organizations. Whether you focus on healthcare, hospitality, tax processing, communications, education, or retail, the security and privacy of the information you store, manage, and transmit is of paramount importance. However, the...