When companies lose access to their data, cybercriminals will demand a ransomware settlement. The problem is that this fee can quickly add up. In 2021, for example, hackers hit the US Colonial Pipeline, causing it to shut down and strand fuel in a crisis. It settled …
Companies must interface with insurers immediately and request consent or authorization to engage incident response firms and other consultants. Most cyber liability policies require such notification and approval. Some observe that cybercriminals are preferentially targeting companies with insurance, leveraging the fact that they know the company …
Data governance is a complex process. Each organization needs to tailor its framework to specific business processes, goals, and objectives. A framework should be transparent, with participants being honest and forthcoming about constraints, challenges, and impacts of data governance decisions. It should also include accountability mechanisms …
In this modern age, the importance and the need for surveillance have gone up a notch. Be it an apartment complex, office, or public place, installing an efficient security system is considered necessary. CCTV cameras are widely used as surveillance systems. This system helps detect abnormal …
Children spend a lot of time online and are getting more interconnected than you can ever imagine. With more than four billion internet users in the world, the connections that children can have are limitless. According to a report, every half second, a child is having …
If you haven’t noticed it yet (until now), with Microsoft Windows 10, your first login option should be your registered Microsoft account. To be more specific, your login should be the account you used when you purchased and activated your Microsoft Windows 10. But how about …
The online dating industry generated revenue of over 200 million this year, with the U.S. alone being responsible for over 970 million of this revenue (Statista). Whether it’s for flirting, chatting, or something more serious, millions of people around the world use dating apps. And, like …
Did you know that telephone calls are the most popular way of contacting someone for financial scams? The Federal Trade Commission reports that 70% of all fraudulent incidents were initiated over the phone – from the lottery, sweepstakes, and bank fraud to fake IRS calls and …
With all the fun and celebrations that usually occur during Christmas, it is easy to forget to beef up your home security. Burglars know this, and they often take advantage of the partying mood to break into houses and steal valuable possessions. The best way of …
A few years ago, smart homes were just our dreams, and today, they have become an integral part of our lifestyle. It is now possible to connect different devices to one point on the internet and control everything from your tiny handset. Smart homes have made …
