Recent research has shown changes in the effectiveness of various phishing attacks.

Cofense, previously PhishMe, issued a report based on 1,400 clients in 23 industries in more than 50 countries that notes that 7.5 million phishing emails were reported in 2017 alone. But the effectiveness of phishing campaigns has shifted.

In prior research, users were most emotionally motivated to open emails that made them feel a sense of urgency, fear or opportunity. Those three emotional motivators have now been replaced with entertainment, social and reward/recognition.

Topics: Security, Training, cybersecurity, Ransomware, Hacking, phishing, Cybercrime, Email Security, Information Security

If you want to know what’s happening in top cybersecurity threats right now, ask the FBI.

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A recent ransomware attack against the city of Atlanta took its computers offline for over a week while city officials, along with the FBI, attempted to remedy the situation without paying the hackers $51,000 in Bitcoin. 

Topics: cybersecurity, Ransomware, Cybercrime, Email Security, Information Security

Topics: Security, Training, Malware, Information Governance, Email Management, Network, Access Control, Mimecast, Dual Factor Authentication, whaling, cybersecurity, Passwords, Biometric Authentication, Two Factor Authentication, Ransomware, Hacking, Advanced Persistent Threats, phishing, Antivirus, Cybercrime, Enterprise Mobility Management, Mobile, Email Security, 2FA, Information Security, Penetration Testing, Vulnerability Testing, firewall

We have recently been made aware of a sophisticated email phishing campaign targeting law firms and other businesses. 

Topics: Security, Alerts, Email Management, cybersecurity, Hacking, phishing, Cybercrime, Email Security, Information Security, Identity Theft

It's that time again — time to file your taxes early so criminals don't do it for you and steal your possible refunds. This is of special importance after the recent Equifax hack in which most Americans' personal information, including Social Security Numbers, was accessed by criminals. The most effective defense is to file your taxes early — before identity thieves have the chance to do it for you. 

Topics: Security, Alerts, Hacking, phishing, PII, Cybercrime, Identity Theft

Did you miss our CEO Michael Kemps' recent webinar on preparing your firm for the inevitable client audit?

 

Fortunately, we recorded it for you.

Topics: Webinars, cybersecurity, Cybercrime, Client Audits

 

Just after the school year commenced, Steve Bradshaw, superintendent of the Columbia Falls, Montana, schools got a menacing text from a number he didn’t recognize. The cyber thug behind the message made a myriad of threats – including physical harm to district students and staff and releasing their personal information – unless a ransom was paid in Bitcoin. The community was thrust into a panic, and the district closed its 30 schools for three days.  Was this response warranted or appropriate?

 

Topics: Information Governance, cybersecurity, Ransomware, Cybercrime, Information Security

Did you know that this month is National Cybersecurity Awareness Month? 

Topics: Information Governance, cybersecurity, Hacking, Cybercrime, Information Security

by Richard Forno, University of Maryland, Baltimore County
Story republished from The Conversation.

Topics: Information Governance, cybersecurity, Hacking, Cybercrime, Information Security

Everyone knows by now that it's important to have a strong password. But how do you know if yours is strong enough? 

Topics: cybersecurity, Passwords, Cybercrime

Topics: cybersecurity, Cybercrime, Information Security

We're pleased to share this article by Kui Ren, Professor of Computer Science and Engineering at the University at Buffalo, The State University of New York.

 

 

Topics: cybersecurity, Cybercrime

We often refrain from sending messages alerting people to on-going, well-publicized cyberattacks. Rather than clog inboxes with information that every news source is broadcasting, we work behind the scenes to keep you safe. We do, however, encourage you to follow information security practices whenever using technology, including your phone.

Topics: cybersecurity, Cybercrime, Enterprise Mobility Management, Mobile, BYOD

The computers and phones were shut off at the law firm DLA Piper after they suffered a cyberattack yesterday. 

Topics: cybersecurity, Cybercrime, Cybersecurity Infographic, Cloud Infographic