Cybersecurity awareness is an everyday job, and it’s easy to fall into a false sense of security once you have a solid plan in place. Every year, statistics are a reminder that hackers and scammers never sleep. New trends and attack types pop up daily, making it difficult to keep track.This list is a rundown of the most important statistics of the year, providing a good overview of threats to keep...

Retail stores are one of the oldest ways humans exchange goods and services. As they evolve, one of the most significant shifts they have undergone is the dramatic increase in technology integration within their operations.From tools to check stock to staffing management and cash registers, retail stores rely heavily on technology for almost every aspect of their business. Unfortunately, all these...

While Black Friday and Cyber Monday are excellent opportunities for consumers to get hold of some great deals, they are also ideal for cyber criminals to execute cyber crimes and scams.Research shows that global e-commerce fraud is increasing, causing losses amounting to $41 billion in 2022. Later this year, the predicted losses are expected to exceed $48 billion.The retail industry is the most...

K-12 and higher ed institutions were caught off-guard by the sudden shift to online classes—most found themselves vulnerable and unprepared for cyber threats. A recent slew of cyber attacks directed at school districts has led the US government to pass a new law called the K-12 Cybersecurity Act. This new legislation mandates the Department of Homeland Security’s Cybersecurity and Infrastructure...

The education sector has faced years of escalating cyber threats, with a record-breaking surge in attacks first noted back in 2020. If you somehow missed it, that was the year a global pandemic pushed schools and universities to adopt virtual learning en masse — a shift that created new vulnerabilities almost overnight.Fast forward to early 2022, and Microsoft reported education remained the most...

Cyber Monday is right around the corner and this means employees will be shopping online at work. To prepare for the busiest online shopping day of the year, companies need to remind employees of how to be safe online. It’s very easy for even the most cyber-aware employees to get caught up in the rush of online holiday sales and promotions. Retailers know that shoppers want deals and start their...