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2FA vs. MFA: What's the Difference?
by Geoff Yeagley on February 16, 2024 at 11:30 AM
Logging into your online accounts, a process known as "authentication," is essentially confirming your identity to the service provider. In the past, this was typically done using a username and password. However, this method proved to have its flaws.
Understanding AI-Powered Social Engineering Attacks
by Jesse Roberts on February 13, 2024 at 4:45 PM
Social engineering manipulates people into revealing sensitive information or granting access to systems. Traditionally, it has involved phishing emails or impersonating authority figures. Today, artificial intelligence (AI) is taking social engineering to a new level. AI attackers ca …
Can Neuralink Be Hacked? Cybersecurity Experts Weigh-In
by Peter Fellini on February 7, 2024 at 4:30 PM
Last month, Elon Musk, the renowned entrepreneur, revealed that his venture, Neuralink, has successfully implanted its brain-computer interface in a human subject for the first time. Musk shared on X (previously known as Twitter) that the individual is recovering well and early outcom …
Understanding the Key Differences Between IT Governance & Compliance
by Derek Boczenowski on February 2, 2024 at 3:00 PM
In the dynamic landscape of business expansion and evolution, distinguishing between IT governance and compliance becomes not just beneficial, but essential. While both are pillars in safeguarding organizations against a myriad of risks, they differ in their core objectives, methodolo …
Super Bowl Ticket Scams to Look Out For
by Nicholas Foisy on January 26, 2024 at 2:04 PM
Super Bowl ticket scams have increasingly become a prevalent issue, especially as the grandeur of the event continues to escalate each year. The allure of the NFL's biggest game attracts not only genuine fans but also opportunistic scammers looking to exploit the high demand for ticke …
The SEC Cybersecurity Rules Are Now Effective – What You Need to Know
by William DePalma on January 24, 2024 at 1:00 PM
During the final week of July 2023, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) unveiled new regulations focused on the reporting of cybersecurity events. This development coincides with a period marked by unprecedented levels of cyberattacks and their associated financial reper …