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Recent data asserts that at least 1 in every 4,200 emails is a phishing email. That might not sound like a lot, but when you consider over 300 billion emails are sent each day, it's clear that #phishing has become an invasive cyber threat. elphasecure.com/blog/phishing-…

Thinking about buying (or updating) a #CyberInsurance policy? Josh MacDonald, CUO of Elpha Secure, has some excellent advice for business owners looking for reliable coverage. Check out our recent interview! elphasecure.com/blog/how-to-ge…

Did you know that multi-factor authentication (MFA) can prevent 99.9% of account compromise attacks? If you're wondering how that's possible, read our latest piece explaining the strategy behind MFA and different methods. lnkd.in/dMe8kZWS #cybersecurity #passwordsecurity

A cyber incident calls for a quick, confident, and orchestrated response. Here are six of your closest allies when you want to limit loss (and stress) during and after a #CyberAttack. #incidentresponse #cyberinsurance elphasecure.com/blog/6-key-cyb…

Ransomware has done a lot of damage in recent years -- can we expect more of the same in 2022? Read our Q&A with Perry Tsao for insight on where the #Ransomware threat is headed, and how we can meet and manage the challenges ahead. #cyber #InsurTech elphasecure.com/blog/evolution…

Did you know that 58% of data #backups fail? Here's how to set up a solid backup strategy to make sure you're truly protecting your files -- and can restore them as soon as you need to after a #CyberAttack. elphasecure.com/blog/how-to-ba…

Business email compromise (BEC) can happen to anyone, no matter how robust your network #Cybersecurity. Here's a scenario: read on for how you would respond and recover as painlessly as possible with the help of cyber insurance. elphasecure.com/blog/business-…

A new year, a new #Ransomware threat: Night Sky is the latest #Malware to target corporate networks with a double-extortion technique. Here's how the ransomware operates and what you can expect to find if your system is infected. bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/…

Still debating #cyberinsurance? Here are four arguments for cyber coverage that are worth considering as #cybercrime ramps up and #phishing threats to businesses evolve. elphasecure.com/blog/4-solid-a…

The past two years have shown just how great collaboration tools can be for #remoteworklife, but a major vulnerability can quickly overshadow the benefits. It turns out Microsoft Teams has a few nasty bugs that could open the door to #cyberattacks. portswigger.net/daily-swig/mul…

As the global pandemic rolls on and the #CyberSecurity landscape continues to challenge our institutions, will 2022 be the year we shift our mindset from threat extermination to coexistence? foreignaffairs.com/articles/world…

The Apache log4j vulnerability has sent the internet into a frenzy, likely affecting "hundreds of millions of devices." So what's this #CyberSecurity issue all about, and why should you care? Here's a helpful explanation. gizmodo.com/log4j-just-how…

Cyber is a game of offense and defense, where new strategies and technologies can shift the advantage from attacker to defender and vice versa. The rise of AI in #CyberSecurity could tip the scales...but to whose benefit? foreignaffairs.com/articles/unite…

A case for the Zero Trust model over the "castle-and-moat" approach to #cybersecurity: This week, Panasonic confirmed that hackers had gained access to their network on June 22, and the #databreach continued for over four months before it was detected. techcrunch.com/2021/11/29/pan…

Holidays attract hackers: according to CISA and the FBI, some of the worst #Ransomware attacks have happened on holiday weekends. Minimize your risk of #cyberattack this Thanksgiving by taking a few extra precautions. zdnet.com/article/securi… #cybersecurity #passwordsecurity

The recent #CyberAttack on the Newfoundland and Labrador healthcare system has privacy experts appalled at the lacking #CyberSecurity that set the stage. The problem is, that security shortcoming can be traced to an entrenched mindset shared by millions. itworldcanada.com/article/cavouk…

Cyber may be virtual by nature, but there's crucial physical infrastructure to consider, too. As climate changes, so does the risk to data centers and supply chains, which will likely impact #cyber resilience strategy in the not-too-distant future. informationweek.com/security-and-r…

Last week, a threat actor accessed the personal information of Robinhood customers. The attack began with a phone call. Social engineering comes in many forms, so think beyond your computers when it comes to your #CyberSecurity strategy. blog.robinhood.com/2021/11/8/data…

In a major move for #nationalsecurity , the US government is empowering people to help cut down the #ransomware threat at the source with a tantalizing reward. threatpost.com/feds-offer-10-…

Shadow IT is becoming a significant #cybersecurity challenge now that #RemoteWorking is the norm. According to an HP report, that's having a big impact on IT teams...and on the companies they work for. infosecurity-magazine.com/news/half-home…