A comprehensive cyber policy should cover ransomware strikes, business email compromise threats, phishing attacks, and other common cyberattacks. Cyber insurance provides critical protection against the legal and financial repercussions caused by incidents like data breaches and other cybersecurity issues such as theft, system hacking, ransomware extortion payments and more, but policy terms vary widely among […]
Cyber crime is rapidly evolving, as is the terminology used to describe it. This blog consists of commonly used terms thatyou might find online as cyber crime continues to boom. Keeping on top of cybersecurity risks is a constant challenge. Threats including phishing, malware and ransomware are continually evolving and adapting, as cyber criminals regularly find new, innovative […]
Given that we’re getting into peak retail season, you’ll be seeing cyber security warnings about “Black Friday & Cyber Monday” all over the internet. Since cybersecurity matters 365 days a year, these online tips are not specifically limited to Black Friday, you should take cyber security serious no matter what time of year it is. […]
There are fundamental aspects of cyber security, that managed technology solutions providers serving small-to-medium businesses need to understand and implement. Here at BVA, we help businesses of all sizes and industries, who are seeking guidance and need assistance implementing sound, best practice cyber security operations, technology, and infrastructure. We utilize aa risk-based approach to effectively […]
Cybersecurity researchers detail some of the security flaws that are most associated with attacks in recent times. One of the most popular security vulnerabilities among cyber criminals during the past few months is a software security flawin Microsoft Office, CVE-2017-11882, first disclosed in 2017. These flaws continue to be exploited because, despite a longstanding available security update, […]
Business leaders claim that cybersecurity skills are a top priority, but their actions often suggest otherwise. If there’s one profession that continues to dominate demand in tech hiring, it’s cybersecurity. Demand for cybersecurity staff has skyrocketed since ‘remote work’ became more common and businesses doubled down on their digital assets, to insure them against future uncertainty. […]
Happy Cybersecurity Awareness Month! Throughout the month, we’re partnering with Sophos to provide bitesize cyber security guidance based on the event’s weekly themes. Week 2 Focus: Using Strong Passwords & Password Managers Stealing passwords remains a popular way for criminals to gain unauthorized access. Choosing a strong and complex password makes it harder for hackers to guess it. You […]
There’s at least one thing Republicans and Democrats can agree on in the US Senate: the importance of open-source software in today’s tech world. Seriously. As US Senator Gary Peters (D-MI) said last week, “Open-source software is the bedrock of the digital world.“ His partner across the aisle, Rob Portman (R-OH), agreed, saying, “The computers, […]
Cyber attacks targeting vulnerabilities in internet browsers are on the rise, with Google Chrome being a main target for hackers. According to analysis by cybersecurity researchers at WatchGuard, the second quarter of this year saw an overall 23% increase in malware attacks against browsers, Chrome, Firefox, and Internet Explorer, compared to the previous quarter. Much […]