As hacker sophistication continues to escalate, the number of avenues available for attacking businesses is climbing as well. With this in mind, why is it that hackers repeatedly choose to come in through the browser? The answer to this question is actually quite simple: web browsers are fundamentally more vulnerable...
Most everyone knows online anonymity tools exist. However, not everyone realizes or fully understands the rationale behind their existence. In this post, Lance Cottrell outlines five key instances when it may make sense to embrace an online disguise.
One morning you sit down with your cup of coffee and turn on your computer expecting to check email and possibly browse the latest social media news. Instead you are greeted with a message that all of your computer's files have been encrypted. What do you do?
Lance Cottrell discusses the risks your business is facing with new security threats like spear phishing emails or watering hole attacks becoming more common.
The recent highly targeted watering hole attack on Forbes.com demonstrates how this sophisticated attack methodology puts people in harm’s way. Fortunately tools exist to protect you.
A vast majority of organizations say that preventing and detecting security incidents is much more difficult today than it was 2 years ago. Why? Fifty-nine percent say that cyber-attacks are more sophisticated than they were 2 years ago, 45% claim that cyber-attacks are more frequent than 2 years ago, and...
View the following infographic that details how enterprises are being placed at risk because employees are using both work and personal devices outside the safety of the enterprise.
In the conclusion to this series of posts on Passive Information Leakage, I discuss techniques and best practices for preventing PIL.
Step-by-step instructions for capturing competitors' Passive Information Leakage.
Passive Information Leakage is something we have all seen. LinkedIn, Target, and Google provide vivid examples of behavior leading to information leakage and data loss.
