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Why data never expires on the Dark Web

Why data never expires on the Dark Web

In the ongoing slew of mega data breaches, it’s likely that our personal information has been breached and is being auctioned off on the Dark Web. Hackers are not only scooping up more personally identifiable information (PII) than ever before, but also additional information that can be leveraged to conduct damaging fraud. At the same time, we are falling prey to the phenomenon of “data breach fatigue.” Indoctrinated with daily news of compromises, we’re beginning to ignore the possibility of future cyber-attacks.

Simply changing a few passwords is not enough. When a hacker gets his hands on persistent records such as a customer name, SSN, or permanent address, it almost never expires. The only way to survive in this new reality is by protecting employees and customers from identity theft. How can this be accomplished? Investing in identity theft solutions that can detect compromises proactively by monitoring for an organization’s employee and customer data on the Dark Web.

https://www.business2community.com/cybersecurity/theres-no-expiration-date-for-your-data-on-the-dark-web-02179324

In Other News: The worst business hacks of all time

In Other News:

The worst business hacks of all time

If we were to record a time-lapse of data breaches across the world, the result from the last few decades would be quite stunning. All stolen data is not created equal, since records can range from names to fingerprint records, and are sometimes encrypted well. Nevertheless, when SSNs, credit card numbers, or other financial information is involved, customers become increasingly vulnerable to identity theft.

Simultaneously, organizations that are breached must deal with enhanced regulatory scrutiny, customer churn, and settlement fines in the immediate future. But the long-term consequences are even greater. Small businesses that are responsible for compromising the data of their patrons face the threat of diminishing loyalty and ultimate disinterest. As a result, the ROI of cybersecurity investment should be measured in hundreds of thousands.

https://www.bloomberg.com/graphics/corporate-hacks-cyber-attacks/

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Dark Web 101: Small Business Edition

Dark Web 101: Small Business Edition

In the past, being a small business was enough to divert hackers from targeting your company. However, cyber criminals have discovered ways to generate profit from compromised data, many times through the Dark Web. Many small business owners are beginning to ramp up their cybersecurity efforts, but the Dark Web remains an elusive concept for most. 

In some ways, the Dark Web is exactly what it sounds like: an anonymous network of websites and forums where stolen information is put up for sale. How do organizations protect themselves and their customers from ending up on the Dark Web? By employing advanced monitoring tools through security providers and creating security training programs to foster a culture of cybersecurity education and awareness.

https://www.techrepublic.com/article/how-to-protect-your-small-business-from-the-dark-web/

Why human behavior is at the heart of cybersecurity risk

Why human behavior is at the heart of cybersecurity risk

As the delineation between personal and business continues to blur with trends like bring your own device (BYOD), IOT and work from home, cybersecurity risk increases exponentially. Pair this with the societal lack of cybersecurity knowledge and it creates the perfect storm for hackers to exploit. Cybercriminals follow the path of least resistance, and many times this takes the form of exploiting human vulnerabilities.

Most security and compliance tools on the market are focused on safeguarding endpoints and patching vulnerabilities, but what about the risks that are amplified by human behavior? To stop the cyberattacks of the future, businesses must task themselves with developing a people-centric strategy for cybersecurity.

Enter BullPhish ID. Designed to protect against human error, this product simulates phishing attacks and manages security awareness training campaigns to educate employees, making them the best defense against cybercrime. Learn more about it here: https://www.idagent.com/bullphish-id 

https://www.helpnetsecurity.com/2019/03/04/human-behavior-cybersecurity-risk/