The holidays are full of repeats—movie marathons, favorite recipes, that same carol on loop. But there’s one thing you should never repeat: your passwords. Reusing a single “good” password across multiple sites is like hanging one key on the office tree and handing out copies to everyone at the party.
’Tis the season for office clean-ups and year-end refreshes. As you deck the halls and unbox shiny new gear, don’t let old tech become the Grinch that steals your data. Retired computers, servers, printers, and phones can still hold a sleigh-full of confidential information—saved passwords, browser history, client files, even scanned documents—long after they’ve been powered down.
The holiday season brings a surge of shoppers and increased sales, making it one of the most lucrative times of the year for retailers. At the same time, this spike in activity also draws the attention of hackers looking to exploit busy stores and distracted staff.
When the Thanksgiving rush is on, the last thing you want is ransomware carving up your systems. If you’re hit, stay calm and work the plan—fast, clear steps can limit damage and speed recovery.
The First Hour (Containment)
Isolate immediately.
The cloud should be a secure place for business data, but cloud misconfigurations and lax security practices often leave the door wide open for cybercriminals. This article explores how to close those gaps.
Why cloud security continues to fail
A recent report by the cloud security firm Tenable highlights an alarming trend: 74% of companies surveyed had storage settings configured incorrectly.
Logging out is a task so simple yet always forgotten, putting businesses at risk. While this practice may seem minor, it greatly enhances your online security and protects your data from unauthorized access.
Why Logging Out Matters
Logging out matters primarily due to security and privacy.
Passwords have been a staple of online security for decades, but relying on them alone is no longer enough. Cybersecurity experts now emphasize the importance of adding layers of protection to defend against today’s more advanced threats.
Why your security strategy must go beyond passwords
Cybersecurity experts at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) now warn that passwords are fundamentally vulnerable and should be avoided whenever possible.
Cybersecurity isn’t what it used to be. With artificial intelligence (AI) entering the battlefield, cybercriminals are automating threats and customizing scams like never before. Discover how AI is transforming cybercrime, and how defenders can prepare for this escalating digital arms race.
