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The Top Vulnerabilities in Software Security

Assurance IT

Did you know that in 2020, over 18,000 vulnerabilities were created? All of this is vulnerabilities in your enterprises’ software security. All of this is vulnerabilities in your enterprises’ software security. What is a Vulnerability? The Top Vulnerabilities. How to Avoid These Vulnerabilities?

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Ransomware Attackers Find Fresh Targets in Cultural Institutions

Pure Storage

This supply chain attack was in the style of the SolarWinds attack in 2020, in that the damage spread to Gallery Systems’ customers. Then, prioritize and address any identified vulnerabilities. In late 2023, Gallery Systems suffered a ransomware attack , preventing these cultural institutions from displaying their collections.

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Cyber Security: 8 Steps to Cyber Resilience

NexusTek

With a 69% increase in internet crime in 2020 and a 40-60% chance that a small business will never reopen after data loss , both cyber security and cyber resilience are critical to a company’s endgame. Vulnerability Assessment Perform a comprehensive analysis of business assets to identify gaps or weaknesses that cyber criminals can exploit.

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Money at Risk: Finance & Data Security in the Digital Age

NexusTek

In 2020, the financial services industry was the #1 most targeted industry for cyberattacks 2. Using measures such as multi-factor authentication (MFA) supports identity verification for both customers and internal stakeholders such as employees. Cyberattacks on financial institutions: Data breaches in 2020. link] Contreras, W.

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Credential stuffing: What is it, and why is it dangerous for your business?

Online Computers

These crooks were responsible for 193 billion attacks in 2020 alone, and they did not discriminate against what they could take from victims. Credential stuffing is a threat to businesses because exploited user accounts may be used to explore your network’s vulnerabilities. Why is credential stuffing bad for my business?

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2021 Technology To Be Thankful For

NexusTek

Seeing as how broadband usage increased 47% in Q1 of 2020, slowing down broadband speeds by as much as half, according to Open Vault , companies might consider switching their networks to 5G pronto. IoT, edge computing, and 5G networks support remote services, which grew rapidly in 2020. So, do you want to do more in less time?

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Stop Ransomware In Fort Lauderdale, Florida

LAN Infotech

Department of Justice estimates that organizations paid around $350 million in ransom to cybercriminals in 2020. Once the malware is installed and your files are encrypted, the cybercriminals often threaten to sell or leak exfiltrated data or authentication information if the ransom is not paid. For example, the U.S

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