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IntroductionIn the wake of the February cyberattack on UnitedHealth Group, which caused substantial disruptions in the U.S. healthcare system, small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are recognizing the growing threat of cyberattacks. Despite heightened vigilance and significant investments in cybersecurity, small businesses continue to be attractive targets for cybercriminals. The Growing Threat to Small BusinessesThe recent "60 Minutes" segment on the cyberattack against MGM Resorts starkly illustrated...

The phone rings. It's your family member’s number. Panic clenches your gut as their voice, with urgency, spills out a story of a horrific accident.  They need money immediately, or face jail time. The desperation in their voice feels bone-chillingly real. But a sliver of doubt lingers.  Ignoring the frantic pleas, you hang up.  Taking a deep breath, you dial your their number again. Relief...

In the constantly evolving landscape of cybersecurity, vigilance is paramount. A new and sophisticated threat has emerged, where cybercriminals cunningly use fake Adobe Acrobat Reader installers to disseminate a complex malware known as Byakugan. The Deceptive Start:The ploy begins with a PDF file, typically in Portuguese, which displays a blurred image. It prompts the viewer to download Adobe Reader to view the content clearly. However, this...

In what marks a disturbing escalation in cyber vulnerabilities, AT&T has recently revealed a massive data breach, impacting an astounding number of individuals – about 73 million current and former customers. This breach is not the first of its kind for the telecommunications giant, but it is notably severe in both its scale and the sensitivity of the compromised data. The Extent of the BreachThe recent...

In today's competitive landscape, businesses are constantly looking for ways to streamline operations and maximize profits. One area that often gets overlooked is Information Technology (IT).  While a robust IT infrastructure is crucial for success, building and maintaining an in-house IT team can be a significant expense. This is where Managed Service Providers (MSPs) come in. MSPs offer a compelling alternative to traditional in-house IT departments....

Imagine this: you've built a fortress of cybersecurity defenses – firewalls, intrusion detection systems.. Yet, a nagging feeling persists – a vulnerability lurking beneath the surface. You're not entirely wrong. A new report by Silverfort sheds light on a critical and often overlooked gap in our understanding of cyber threats: identity security weaknesses. Traditional threat reports focus heavily on the flashy elements – malware strains, attacker...