When organizations experience a security incident, it is easy to assume that the cause was a single major failure—a sophisticated attack, a missed control, or a breakdown in technology. In reality, most incidents are not the result of one large mistake. They are the result of multiple small gaps that, Read more
Phishing attacks continue to be one of the most common and effective methods used by attackers to gain unauthorized access to systems and information. While many people are familiar with the concept of phishing, modern attacks have evolved far beyond the poorly written emails that once made them easy to Read more
Despite years of security awareness training, new technologies, and stronger regulations, many organizations continue to experience the same types of security incidents. Phishing emails are clicked, sensitive information is sent to the wrong recipient, accounts remain over-privileged, and warning signs are missed until a small issue becomes a major problem. Read more
The Dangerous Comfort of “Being Compliant” Many organizations invest enormous time and energy trying to become compliant with regulations and frameworks such as HIPAA, SOC 2, PCI DSS, NIST, or ISO 27001. Policies are written, controls are documented, and audits are passed. At the end of this process, there is Read more
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