Why December Is a High-Risk Month December is one of the busiest—and most distracted—months of the year. Year-end deadlines, holidays, reduced staffing, and routine disruptions combine to create the perfect conditions for human error. While cyber threats exist year-round, many security incidents in December happen not because of advanced attacks, Read more
The Convenience—and the Risk—of the Connected Home Smart home devices have made everyday life easier. From voice assistants and connected thermostats to video doorbells and smart TVs, our homes are more connected than ever. But every device connected to the internet is also a potential entry point for hackers. Without Read more
Understanding the Threat As organizations increasingly integrate artificial intelligence (AI) and large language models (LLMs) into daily workflows, a new class of cyber threat has emerged—prompt injection attacks. These attacks exploit the way AI systems interpret user input. By embedding hidden or malicious instructions inside a prompt, file, or webpage, Read more
What is Synthetic Identity Fraud? Unlike traditional identity theft, where a criminal steals an existing person’s full identity, synthetic identity fraud involves combining real personal data (such as a Social Security Number) with fabricated information (like a fake name or address) to create a brand-new, seemingly legitimate identity. These “synthetic Read more
What is Shadow AI? Shadow AI refers to the use of artificial intelligence tools and services without official approval or oversight from an organization’s IT or security teams.Just like “Shadow IT” in past years (unapproved apps or cloud services), Shadow AI introduces hidden risks—only now, those risks involve advanced models Read more
What is “Quishing”? Quishing—short for QR code phishing—is an emerging cyber threat where attackers use QR codes to trick users into visiting malicious websites or downloading malware. QR codes are convenient and widely used for contactless access to apps, menus, or login pages. But that same convenience can be exploited Read more
Transitioning to Passkeys and Biometrics – What Businesses Need to Know In our September 2022 briefing, we introduced the concept of passwordless authentication, exploring how trusted devices can replace passwords for a more secure and user-friendly experience. Fast forward to 2025, and that vision is rapidly becoming reality through widespread Read more
In today’s evolving digital landscape, organizations face increasingly sophisticated cyber threats. While much attention is given to technical defenses such as firewalls, antivirus, and endpoint protection, one of the most critical components of cybersecurity risk management remains the human element. Human-centric security recognizes the role people play in both the Read more
When we think of cybersecurity threats, we often imagine external actors—hackers, nation-states, and ransomware groups. But the reality is that some of the most damaging security incidents originate from within. These are known as insider threats, and every organization is vulnerable to them. What is an Insider Threat? An Read more
Overview of the Scam Recently, someone I know fell victim to a job scam where bad actors posed as a legitimate company hiring recent college graduates. The company appeared professional, conducted a formal interview process, and extended a job offer. As part of the onboarding process, they sent a check Read more