Can Script Kiddies Threaten Your Business? Their name may not prompt anxiety, yet script kiddies are much more dangerous than they sound. These cybercriminals aren’t elite hackers, but they can still compromise your business. What is a Script Kiddie? Someone considered a script kiddie, or “skiddie,” has nominal coding skills. They can’t find the vulnerabilities…
You’ve heard it before: no one is immune from cyberattacks. Doubt that statement? The Vatican suffered an attack that prompted it to take its websites offline. Yes, even the Holy See can suffer a Denial of Service (DDoS attack). The November 30, 2022 attack affected the official Vatican.va website (https://www.reuters.com/technology/vatican-website-down-suspected-hacker-attack-2022-11-30/). Several other Vatican sites were…
Part of the problem with a data breach is that your business doesn’t know about it until it’s already happened – sometimes well after. Knowing the signs of a data breach can help you mitigate the damage. Don’t get complacent about cybersecurity. There are many things competing for your attention. But cyber vulnerabilities can mean…
In many areas of our lives there are myths that we accept as fact. Some of these are quite dangerous: believing that lightning never strikes in the same place twice could be fatal. Similarly, there are cybersecurity myths that demand debunking to keep your business safe. #1 “I’m too small to attack.” Any size of…
Cybersecurity is a constantly changing field. A new technology will be developed to keep criminals at bay, but soon after, bad actors find a way around it. As a business leader, you have a lot to manage, but don’t overlook the importance of managing cybersecurity risks, too. Asking these five questions prioritizes keeping data and…
Hackers today have many ways to attack small businesses and business owners. Many attempt to use technology to send malware, viruses, or phishing attacks; or use information to con owners and employees into handing over more information than they should. One or more of these techniques can be combined with gaining physical access to steal…