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What Your Business Can Learn From Netflix About Credential Sharing

Credential sharing, the practice of using someone else’s digital identity to gain access to a platform or product, has become commonplace, particularly when it comes to video streaming services. While credential sharing brings with it obvious user-end security issues for organizations of all sizes in all verticals, it also poses a serious problem for organizations that depend on the revenue generated from paid user accounts.

Breaches

The Growing Trend of “Hacktivism”, & What it Means for Businesses

When most people think of a hacker, they think of a loner hiding in a dark basement, destroying computer systems and other digital resources for personal financial gain, or a sophisticated computer whiz employed by a foreign government up to no good.
However, in recent years, a growing number of hackers have been putting their skills to use for a different reason: activism. This trend, dubbed “hacktivism”, is on the rise and can have serious consequences for businesses of all sizes in all verticals and industries.

Breaches

Guide to Creating an Effective Incident Response Plan

It’s always best to take a proactive, rather than a reactive, approach to almost any problem or potential problem. In a world where breaches and other cybersecurity threats and incidents have become commonplace, it is no longer a question of if your organization will be targeted, but when.

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Cybersecurity

The Risks of Public WiFi (& How to Protect Yourself)

In a connected world free WiFi can seem like an oasis in the desert but Public WiFi is risky. You have no idea who else is on the network & what they are up to.

Why is WiFi 6's Uptake so Slow? A Look at the Current Technological Environment

Internet of Things

Why is WiFi 6’s Uptake so Slow? A Look at the Current Technological Environment

Summary: Many organizations have been slow to adopt WiFi 6—due to the upgrade costs, a limited number of

Everything You Need to Know About WiFi 802.11ax (AKA WiFi 6)

Cybersecurity

Everything You Need to Know About WiFi 802.11ax (AKA WiFi 6)

Summary: Since 2020, the FCC has expanded access for unlicensed traffic to the broadband spectrum. This access to

Identifying a Breach: Finding Indicators of Compromise (IOC)

Cybersecurity

Identifying a Breach: Finding Indicators of Compromise (IOC)

Summary: Cybersecurity breaches like malware, phishing, and DDoS attacks) can cost organizations millions and damage their reputation beyond

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Investors

Evergreen Services Group to Enter MSSP Market with Agreement to Acquire VirtualArmour

VirtualArmour was taken private in Q3 2021. These legacy press releases are kept online for informational purposes. VirtualArmour

Cybersecurity

Deleting Yourself From Social Media: A Brief Guide to Getting Out

Last updated August 19, 2022 Summary: Cyber attacks using social media platforms are becoming more common and more

Is it Possible to Still Browse Anonymously?

Cybersecurity

Is it Possible to Still Browse Anonymously?

Summary: Many internet users use the terms “privacy” and “anonymity” interchangeably, but these are not the same. While

What Are the Risks of Using Unsupported Hardware?

Managed Services

What Are the Risks of Using Unsupported Hardware?

Summary: Holding off on replacing your hardware until it breaks can seem like an easy way to save

How Apple's Stance on Privacy May Impact Device Security in the Near Future

Cybersecurity

How Apple’s Stance on Privacy May Impact Device Security in the Near Future

In recent months, Apple has taken steps to improve user security and privacy. In February 2020, Apple announced

The Shift From Cybersecurity Being a Want to a Need Just Happened

Cybersecurity

The Shift From Cybersecurity Being a Want to a Need Just Happened

The SolarWinds attack has shaken the technology and cybersecurity spheres to their core, compromising the security of both

The SMB's Guide to Getting Started With Cybersecurity

Cybersecurity

The SMBs Guide to Getting Started With Cybersecurity

Last updated September 27, 2022 Summary: Two thirds of the world’s SMBs had experienced a cyberattack as of

Cybersecurity

The Digital Partridges in the Cybercrime Pear Tree

The holidays may be a time for spending time with loved ones and exchanging gifts, but the gifts

Identity Management is Really Just Cybersecurity Best Practices With a Fancy (& Expensive) Name

Cybersecurity

Identity Management is Really Just Cybersecurity Best Practices With a Fancy (& Expensive) Name

Summary: Identity and Access Management (IAM) strategies define and manage the roles and access privileges for a network’s

In A Remote World, Social Engineering is Even More Dangerous

Cybersecurity

In a Remote World, Social Engineering is Even More Dangerous

Remote work has changed how many of us conduct our day to day work tasks and brought with

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Investors

VirtualArmour Wins $595k Managed SIEM, Endpoint Detection & Response Contract with High-tech Manufacturing Client

VirtualArmour was taken private in Q3 2021. These legacy press releases are kept online for informational purposes. VirtualArmour

Hackers Are Increasingly Targeting People Through Their Phones

Cybersecurity

Hackers Are Increasingly Targeting People Through Their Phones

Last updated September 27, 2022 Summary: Hackers target phones for several reasons: to steal money and financial data,

Leveraging Your MSSP in an "IT Light" Environment

Cybersecurity

Leveraging Your MSSP in an "IT Light" Environment

Not every organization can afford to support a full team of IT experts, but that doesn’t mean you

Creating an Agile Workplace: How to Prepare for the Unexpected

Business

Creating an Agile Workplace: How to Prepare for the Unexpected

COVID-19 has fundamentally changed the way many companies conduct business, and not all organizations have handled the jarring

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