Employee Identity Protection

More than half of Americans have had personal data exposed by cyber criminals

More than half of Americans have had personal data exposed by cyber criminals on at least one of their accounts and 44 percent have had it happen to them multiple times. A recent U.S. News report focuses on the increasing number of cyber attacks targeting individuals. The “Digital Privacy Survey Report 2024” gathered responses from […]

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8 Key Insights for Cybersecurity Awareness Month

October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month, an opportune time to revisit the constantly changing state of cybersecurity in 2024 and beyond. With cyberattacks continuing to grow in frequency and complexity, they pose a significant threat to businesses, governments, and even democracy. The World Economic Forum’s Global Risks Report highlights just how serious these risks are, ranking

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AI Security to Dominate Technology News of 2024

AI will continue to dominate technology news for 2024 with industry leaders from the enterprise security segment naming AI security as a top concern, according to a recent study by the Security Industry Association (SIA). AI security encompasses cybersecurity practices for the protection of data, IP, and corporate integrity as AI is adopted by businesses

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Report: Q2 2023 Sees Biggest Surge in Global Weekly Cyberattacks in Two Years

The rapid growth of artificial intelligence (AI) technology) paired with more traditional tools such as USB devices is behind a surge in cyber-attacks during the second quarter of 2023, according to a new mid-year security report.  The report, released by Check Point Research, reveals an 8% surge in global weekly cyberattacks during the first quarter

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City of Dallas First of Several Ransomware Attacks in 2023

A ransomware attack on the city of Dallas has brought the city’s 911 Computer Aided Dispatch to a halt, forcing first responders to rely on a backup radio dispatch system.  Information Technology Director Bill Zielinski briefed Dallas City Council members publicly for the first time since the ransomware attack. No official news conference has been

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Report: 71% of Employees Keep Work Passwords on Personal Devices

Four out of five employees store their work passwords on their personal phones, according to a Mobile BYOD (Bring Your Own Security Device) study by SlashNext. The study also found that 66% of employees use their personal texting apps for work, further exposing the potential risks of allowing employees to use personal smartphones for business.

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Remote Job Scams On the Rise

The COVID-19 pandemic created a perfect storm for remote job scams. With more people seeking employment as well as online opportunities, more people have been tricked by scammers impersonating employers and posting on job listing websites. This type of fraud is not new, but has been on the rise, with a 2020 Better BUsiness Bureau

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Why It’s Smart to Invest in Employee Identity Protection

In today’s digital world, new risks emerge every second. Remote work has greatly contributed to the possibility of hackers targeting your organization. The risks to a company’s bottom line and reputation are high if there isn’t a robust cybersecurity plan, which includes employee Identity protection, in place. Last year, 15 million U.S. consumers were victims

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