by Mike Mullin | Blog, Hacker-Proofing / Cybersecurity, Phishing
Phishing: It’s a term we hear more and more in today’s digital age. And while it might sound like a leisurely weekend activity, it’s far from it. Phishing, in the world of cybercrime, is a dangerous scheme to deceive and steal. Let’s look at a few...
by Mike Mullin | Blog, Hacker-Proofing / Cybersecurity
In May, MOVEit, a file transfer platform developed by Progress Software, experienced a security breach perpetrated by a Russian ransomware group called Cl0p. The attackers exploited a previously unknown vulnerability in Progress’s software. Following the...
by Mike Mullin | Blog, Hacker-Proofing / Cybersecurity
Multi-factor authentication, or MFA, has a bit of a bad rap – at least it seems to. As we talk with clients and potential clients about cybersecurity, MFA is always discussed – but few have actually implemented it. “It’s too...
by Mike Mullin | Blog, Hacker-Proofing / Cybersecurity
In a surprising turn of events, Facebook has been ordered to pay a staggering $725 million as part of a settlement resulting from multiple lawsuits accusing the company of breaching users’ privacy. Furthermore, another class action lawsuit demands $650 million...
by Mike Mullin | Blog, Hacker-Proofing / Cybersecurity
As the digital world advances, the frequency, sophistication, and cost of ransomware attacks are on the rise. No business is immune to this cyber threat, no matter their size, and taking proactive measures to safeguard your systems and data is essential. However, many...
by Genoo Team | Blog, Hacker-Proofing / Cybersecurity
“The biggest risk is the one you don’t take” is a mantra you’ll hear motivational speakers deliver in their presentations – attempting to make the argument that you should throw all caution to the wind and go for it (whatever “it” is). It’s the Wayne...
by Mike Mullin | Blog, Disaster-Proofing / Business Continuity, Phishing
We all like to think we’re too smart to get caught in a scam, right? Especially if we’re running a small operation or are just individual users. After all, why would cybercriminals be interested in someone small when there are big fish in the sea? Well,...
by Mike Mullin | Blog, Hacker-Proofing / Cybersecurity
Gone are the days when antivirus software was enough to keep you safe online and in your inbox. Today, while anti-virus protection is still a useful tool (and you absolutely still need to have it), it’s insufficient to fully address the clear and present threats...
by Mike Mullin | Blog, Hacker-Proofing / Cybersecurity, Phishing
Have you ever wondered why phishing scams are so successful, even when some seem so obvious? To really understand, we have to dive into the intricacies of human psychology. The Lure of the Bait At its core, phishing is like fishing. Instead of baiting a hook with...
