There are various ways a departing employee could put your organization at risk of a data breach. How do you offboard employees the right way and ensure your data remains safe?

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The attack, which clocked in at 2.4 Tbps, targeted an Azure customer based in Europe

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Two-factor authentication is a simple way to greatly enhance the security of your account

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The campaign may last for a month, but we should remember that cybersecurity is a year-round affair

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What your organization should consider when it comes to choosing a VPN solution and hardening it against attacks

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Discover the best ways to mitigate your organization's attack surface, in order to maximize cybersecurity.

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The university suffered a ransomware attack; however, there is no evidence so far of data being accessed or stolen.

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The federal agency urges organizations to ditch the bad practice and instead use multi-factor authentication methods

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It might be tempting to blame the record-high costs of data breaches on the COVID-19 pandemic alone. But dig deeper and a more nuanced picture emerges.

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One man’s trash is another man’s treasure – here’s why you should think twice about what you toss in the recycling bin

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Why companies and their security teams need to engage with a lawyer before an incident occurs

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How is Black Hat USA 2021 different from the past editions of the conference and what are the themes may steal the show this year?

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Twitter’s transparency report revealed that users aren’t quick to adopt 2FA and once they do enable it, they choose the least secure option

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With vacations in full swing, cybercriminals will be looking to scam vacationers looking for that perfect accommodation.

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Cybercriminals may target the popular event with ransomware, phishing, or DDoS attacks in a bid to increase their notoriety or make money

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From securing your devices to avoiding public Wi-Fi hotspots for logging into apps, we look at measures you can take to remain safe this holiday season

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If you'll be watching Sports Streaming events on your SmartTV, laptop, tablet or cell phone, learn the tips to keep you and your personal data safe.

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What was it like to work for, and be friends with, the technology entrepreneur back when he helped shape the computer security industry?

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What does the increasingly fuzzy line between traditional cybercrime and attacks attributed to state-backed groups mean for the future of the threat landscape?

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