Deborah Kaplan, on April 6, 2020
As we mentioned a few weeks ago, cybercriminals are looking to exploit public fears using malware attacks. Now, spear phishing attacks are increasing at an exponential rate with cybercriminals attempting to capitalize on people working from home and distracted by COVID-19 fears.
Mahmut Sarigedik, on March 17, 2020
As the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19) continues to grow, the consuming amount of news coverage surrounding the virus has created a new danger – cybercriminals looking to exploit public fears using malware attacks. It is very important to be cautious for scams in times of uncertainty. We highly recommend the following tips on what you can do to make you, your colleagues & your families safer online.
Prabhleen Saini, on February 20, 2020
Ransomware is not a new phenomenon but for cybercriminals it has become a popular technique to use. In a ransomware attack, cybercriminals block access to a business or individual’s computer system and hold data hostage until a ransom is paid. Here, cybercriminals have just one goal - to receive payment from the victim. Even if the victim is able to pay the ransom, there is no guarantee the criminal will provide the decryption key to release the data.
Recently, ransomware attacks have become significant threats to corporations, cities, and even nations. In the third quarter of 2019, the average ransomware payout increased to $41,000, a 13% increase from the second quarter. Also in 2019, 55% of SMBs paid cybercriminals to recover their stolen data. If nothing else, 2019 proved that ransomware is still a profitable business for cybercriminals and it will continue to get worse.
Prabhleen Saini, on January 21, 2020
On January 14, 2020, Microsoft Windows 7 reached end of life. What does this mean? Microsoft is no longer providing technical support, software patches, or security updates for Windows 7. If your firm is still running on Windows 7, you are probably questioning – what do I do now? Windows 7 will still work, however, it is strongly recommended to update your systems to the latest software, such as Windows 10, as soon as possible.
Prabhleen Saini, on January 9, 2020
2019 was yet another successful year of innovation and development here at Tabush Group. We launched a new service, continue to innovate Boxtop, and also provided meaningful industry insights. As we kick off 2020, we reflect on 2 topics that were the most popular and compelling to you.
Deborah Kaplan, on September 12, 2019
The vast majority of data breaches today are phishing attacks, occurring when a cybercriminal casts a broad net in the hopes of catching a small percentage of unsuspecting victims. In our last blog post, It’s Only Getting Worse, we describe both phishing and spear phishing tactics and why it is imperative for businesses to take precautions to protect themselves.
Morris Tabush, on August 15, 2019
Recently, a company called me to discuss concerns about their IT security. This company, based in the US but doing business with clients and vendors in many parts of the world, has been inundated with phishing emails. The difference here is that these phishing emails are not just generic ones that pretend to be Microsoft Office 365 or UPS trying to steal passwords, but rather, they are spear phishing. Spear phishing involves impersonating actual people associated with the company, like executives or vendors, in attempts to steal money or proprietary information. These schemes are becoming more and more common.
Deborah Kaplan, on July 18, 2019
Microsoft Office 365 is growing in popularity as one of the most professional and functional cloud software suites available. Microsoft estimates it is now being used by 1 in 5 business users, putting this cloud-based service on the radar of cybercriminals. The greatest popularity of Office 365 resides in the financial and professional services and manufacturing sectors, which are rich with potential plunder for these criminals.
