8 tips for protecting your small business from phishing attacks

8 tips for protecting your small business from phishing attacks

Phishing continues to be a top exploit for small business breaches, and companies should take notice. Of the 360,000 spear phishing email attacks examined over a three-month period, the most common types were brand impersonation (83%) and business email compromise (11%). Such breaches can be leveraged to steal payment and personal information.

Here are some best practices for protecting your business:

1) Take advantage of AI

2) Don’t rely solely on traditional security

3) Deploy account-takeover protection

4) Use multi-factor authentication

5) Conduct proactive investigations

6) Train staffers to recognize and report cyber-attacks (with BullPhish ID!)

7) Conduct proactive investigations

8) Maximize data-loss prevention

https://www.techrepublic.com/article/how-to-prevent-spear-phishing-attacks-8-tips-for-your-business/

In other news:

Why small businesses struggle with cybersecurity best practices

A recent report unveiled that almost 70% of companies have cybersecurity best practices in place but neglect to take the necessary steps for securing their business. The new study by ESET and Kingston Digital that surveyed 500 British business leaders also found that 44% do not even secure devices with anti-virus software, exposing themselves to cyber threats and GDPR fines.

The reason? A disconnect between the procurement teams responsible for providing equipment, IT teams who implement guidelines, and employees who follow them. To shift the paradigm, security professionals must work closely with other departments to avoid silos and use the right tools to ensure employee adherence.

https://www.helpnetsecurity.com/2019/03/22/companies-neglect-cybersecurity-guidelines/

New Microsoft support scam - be aware

An automated call to let you know Microsoft can no longer support your computer and you are due a refund. Then they ask you to call a number to get your refund.....


Do not call the number, they are attempting to scam money from you.. please make other aware.


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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/