We’ve all known that paper files and Post-It notes weren’t going to cut it for much longer. But before Zoom became a household name, an IT department may have seemed more like a luxury than a necessity. As we all scrambled to adapt, technology has become an integral part of the workday for...
Are the insurance agents of days past still around? In today’s tech-centric world, it’s arguable that we don’t need them. But we’d argue that a good old-fashioned agent still has a place in today’s advancing industry.
Entrepreneurship has long been the golden egg for hard-pressed nine to fivers. But now it’s seriously trending. Still, dangers lurk in uncharted terrain. How can you prepare and stay protected on the road to being your own boss?
If you follow our Facebook and Twitter feeds then you’ve got a leg up—you know all about the growing phishing epidemic. Well-worded emails from supposed IRS workers or company execs have mislead many a dutiful employee. We’ve warned about this scamming method in the past, and the widespread threat continues to morph.
Take caution: just as sure as you want to aid in properly handling your company’s tax filing, cybercriminals hope to exploit that eagerness. And they do, every year, prompting the IRS to disseminate advisories and PSAs. One specific fraudster tactic that continues to claim its proverbial pound has seen astronomical increase. Phishing attacks on U.S. taxpayers have skyrocketed some 400% in recent years, and there’s good reason why.
The opposing forces of privacy and safety are at it again. This time, it’s Apple v. The Feds—heels in the mud, each hoping for victory. On the sidelines, fans make known their stake in the game. But in this tug of war, maybe the real win is when both sides keep their jerseys clean.
whaling attack: Not your momma's attempt at lesson teaching, this maritime-inspired techie homophone will catch decision-makers by the worst surprise. Targeting C-suite and high-level end users, sneaky cybercriminals use carefully crafted emails to reel in a company's "big phish," gaining insider access to company jewels. Sounds like it’s time to drop anchor and chart a new course—toward protection.
For today's business, things have reached critical mass. Not only are we seeing data breaches at every turn, but we're also finding fractured camps at their root—'civil war' within an already raging 'cyber war.' If this sounds familiar, take heart—big problems, both real and perceived, can be worked through and neutralized. It comes down to communication, to going beyond department lines, and focusing on common goals. After all, we're talking about the success not just of a company, but of each and every member.
As we round January’s corner into the new year, there’s so much to think about, from ambitious goals and adventurous plans, to lingering concerns. One thing’s for sure, with a slew of unprecedented data breaches, 2014 did what it could to keep cybersecurity on the brain. So whether it’s still taxing our nerves, or if we’re in transition, let’s build on what we know, get out in front, and leave this worry behind.
