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The “Deepfake CEO” Scam: Why Voice Cloning Is the New Business Email Compromise (BEC)
The phone rings, and it’s your boss. The voice is unmistakable, with the same flow and tone you’ve come to expect. They’re asking for a favor: an urgent wire transfer to lock in a new vendor contract, or sensitive client information that’s strictly confidential. Everything about the call feels normal, and your trust kicks in immediately. It’s hard to say no to your boss, and so you begin to act.
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20 hours ago5 min read
What Are Insider Threats?
When people hear the term insider threat, they often imagine a disgruntled employee deliberately trying to harm their company. Usually, we assume it’s for greed or revenge. While that can happen, the reality is much harder to detect and avoid.
An insider threat is any security risk posed by someone who already has legitimate access to systems, data, or facilities. That includes employees, contractors, vendors, and even temporary staff members.
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4 days ago2 min read
How the European Space Agency Was Breached
Did you hear about the recent data breach at the European Space Agency?
Many people assume that a major organization like that can’t be infiltrated. After all, agencies like this work with satellites, rockets, and advanced science. Surely they can afford strong defenses, too? If they can be affected by a cyber incident, what does that mean for everyone else? For threat actors, no target is too big or too small.
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Jan 123 min read
What Will Cybersecurity Look Like in 2026?
Cyber threats don’t stand still. Every year, attackers adapt to new technologies, work habits, and defenses. As we move toward 2026, cybersecurity isn’t becoming scarier — it’s becoming more subtle, more automated, and more intertwined with everyday work. That can also make threats more complicated to detect.
For everyone who relies on the internet to work each day, cybersecurity needs to become an integrated, daily habit. Using safe online practices should be an instinct, n
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Jan 63 min read
Why Your Click Matters More Than Any Software
Firewalls, antivirus software, and monitoring tools are essential parts of modern cybersecurity. Google alone blocks over 15B spam emails every single day.
Despite all of the protective technology in place, however, most breaches don’t begin with a technical failure.
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Jan 52 min read
The Server Refresh Deadline: Why Windows Server 2016’s End of Support Should Drive Your Cloud Migration Plan
Once support ends, Microsoft will no longer provide security updates or patches, leaving your business systems vulnerable. It’s not just about missing new features; continuing to use unsupported software significantly increases the risk of cyberattacks.
If your systems are still on Windows Server 2016, now is the time to plan your upgrade. With about a year until support ends, waiting until the last minute can lead to rushed decisions and higher costs.
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Dec 19, 20254 min read
Your Inbox Isn’t a To-Do List: Pause Before You Click
When you clock into work, what’s the first thing that you do? Besides grabbing a cup of coffee, many of us start the day by clearing out our inboxes.
Answering emails promptly is essential, but we shouldn’t rush through our inbox to clear out new messages either. When we rush through it or reply and delete by rote, we become even more vulnerable to threat actors.
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Dec 19, 20252 min read
How Everyday Work Habits Leak More Data Than You Think
Most people imagine data breaches as elite hackers breaking into corporate networks, but in reality, a surprising amount of sensitive information leaks out through simple, ordinary behaviors that even you might perform in the office.
That’s right. Those screenshots, AI prompts, file-sharing shortcuts, and even the way we communicate online can lead to accidental leaks of private information.
Although none of it feels risky in the moment, these small actions can add up and r
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Dec 16, 20253 min read
Staying Secure Beyond the Office Walls
Working from “anywhere” has become the new normal. Whether you log in from a home office, coworking space, airport, or coffee shop, approximately 60% of workers. While flexibility boosts productivity, it also introduces a unique challenge: keeping company data secure outside the corporate network.
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Dec 10, 20253 min read
Vishing Scams Are On the Rise
When people think of cyberattacks, they often picture malware, phishing emails, or ransomware. Sometimes, though, attackers don’t need code to compromise an organization; they need a convincing voice.
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Dec 5, 20252 min read
Malware-as-a-Service: The Subscription Nobody Wants
Most people have heard of streaming services or subscription boxes, so you understand what they are and how they work. From phone plans to your favorite TV platform, many people subscribe to pay a recurring fee (usually monthly or annually) to access content.
While these services are commonplace, there’s also another subscription model growing fast — and it’s one you definitely don’t want near your devices: Malware-as-a-Service (MaaS).
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Dec 2, 20253 min read
The Deepfake Dilemma: Can You Trust What You See Online?
When you hear “deepfake,” you might imagine fake celebrity pictures or convincing prank calls. Maybe you think about those AI tools that can “bring back” famous people as they would look today. However, deepfake technology has also infiltrated our workspaces and become a serious threat to our data privacy.
From finance departments to video meetings, threat actors use these convincing impressions of someone trustworthy or intimidating. By mimicking audio and video, these hack
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Nov 22, 20253 min read
Why Following the Rules Isn’t the Same as Being Secure
In every workplace, cybersecurity awareness begins with a laundry list of rules: Avoid unknown links. Never share passwords. Don’t plug in unapproved devices.
These rules exist for a reason, of course. They form the foundation of how we protect company data and everybody in the office. Unfortunately, security rules are only as strong as the people following them. In other words, your boss can lay out a ten-page manual about cyber hygiene, but it doesn’t matter if nobody read
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Nov 20, 20253 min read
Beating Alert Fatigue Without Losing Vigilance
Your phone pings with another “security notice.” A pop-up flashes about a “new login from an unknown device.” Your inbox fills with system notifications you barely understand.
We’ve all been there. After a while, it’s easy to start tuning out these incessant disturbances. That mental exhaustion has a name: Alert fatigue.
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Nov 17, 20253 min read
Hidden ROI of Security Awareness Training
When you think about security training, you might picture a mandatory module you complete once a year. Maybe you tolerate it, click through it, and move on.
Did you know that when done right, security awareness training doesn’t just tick a box — it actually saves money, cuts downtime, and protects your reputation. Security awareness training reduces phishing-click rates by 86% after 12 months.
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Nov 13, 20252 min read
From Routine to Resilience: Turning Security Habits into Second Nature
Suppose you’ve paid attention to your workplace cybersecurity training. In that case, you probably know that clicking the correct link, using a strong password, or locking your screen helps keep your devices private and your data secure.
After hearing this advice enough times, it may become second nature to practice cyber-hygiene every day. When secure behavior becomes a habit, it no longer relies on memory or willpower—it just happens.
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Nov 11, 20253 min read
Your 2025 Privacy Compliance Checklist and What You Need to Know About the New Data Laws
Privacy regulations are evolving rapidly, and 2025 could be a pivotal year for businesses of all sizes. With new state, national, and international rules layering on top of existing requirements, staying compliant is no longer optional. A basic policy won’t suffice; you need a comprehensive 2025 Privacy Compliance Checklist that clearly outlines the latest changes, from updated consent protocols to stricter data transfer standards
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Nov 3, 20255 min read
The Hidden Risk of Integrations: A Checklist for Vetting Third-Party Apps (API Security)
Modern businesses rely on third-party apps for a wide range of functions, including customer service, analytics, cloud storage, and security. But this convenience comes with risk; every integration introduces a potential vulnerability. In fact, 35.5% of all recorded breaches in 2024 were linked to third-party vulnerabilities.
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Nov 3, 20254 min read
When Zero Trust Meets Human Nature
Many workplaces have implemented Zero Trust policies. Does yours have one? Do you know what that term really means?
At its core, the idea sounds simple: never trust, always verify. That essentially means that, instead of assuming everyone and everything on your company network is safe, every request for access must be thoroughly checked, verified, and logged. When used well, it makes it much harder for attackers to move around unnoticed.
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Oct 16, 20253 min read
When “Opt Out” Doesn’t Mean Out: What Google’s $425M Lesson Means for You.
On the surface, this appears to be just another major tech company in legal trouble for violating the law. For the affected customers and everyone who chooses to “opt out” of similar circumstances, new questions and concerns arise.
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Oct 10, 20252 min read
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