Cybercrime & Cryptocurrency Since Bitcoin’s creation 13 years ago, there has been a huge surge in its and other cryptocurrencies’ worth. With its growing popularity, there has also been an increase in security concerns. Some cryptocurrencies have already been the victim of ransomware attacks and other security breaches by hackers such as ZenCash and Ethereum […]
5 Cybersecurity Myths & Truths 1. Hackers Don’t Target Small Organizations If the media was anything to go by, it would appear that only large organizations like AT&T, Apple and Uber suffered from attacks. In fact, according to the 2018 Verizon Data Breach Investigations Report, 58 percent of data breach victims were small businesses. This […]
Cost of Cyber Attacks vs. Cost of Cybersecurity in 2021 If you think cybersecurity is expensive, just wait to see what lack of cybersecurity costs. The costs of cyber attacks vs the costs of cybersecurity has been debated for years, however it is now clear which one is the clear winner. According to IBM and […]
It’s nearly the end of Cybersecurity Awareness Month 2021 and TSFactory is highlighting how to prevent phishing attacks. Phishing attacks are one of the most common security challenges that both individuals and companies face in keeping their information secure. Whether it’s getting access to passwords, credit cards, or other sensitive information, hackers are using email, […]
Remote Working & GDPR When Covid-19 began to spread rapidly and lockdown was introduced, employees began to start working from home at an unprecedented rate. Now employees around the world with no previous experience working remotely are coming to grips with this new way of operating. This rapid expansion of the remote workforce has presented […]
What is it? Data theft is the act of stealing information stored on computers, servers, or other devices from an unknowing victim with the intent to compromise privacy or obtain confidential information. Data theft is a growing problem for individual computer users as well as large corporations and organizations. Data theft occurs both outside and […]
Avoid Phishing Phishing has gotten increasingly sophisticated, sending tech-savvy people ostensibly legitimate links and pop-up ads. Don’t email any sensitive information unless you are sure of the recipient, and don’t click on any links unless you are sure they are legitimate. One of the ways that hackers get into systems is through malicious emails. Inevitably, […]
NFTs & Cybersecurity With NFTs continuing to make headlines as the latest cryptocurrency trend, their vulnerabilities in cyberspace are also making news. Below we explore these NFTs cybersecurity concerns. What is an NFT? NFTs, or non-fungible tokens, are unique digital assets, including jpegs and video clips, that are represented by code recorded on the blockchain, […]
Employee Monitoring: The Ethics & the Law Employee Computer Monitoring: The Ethics and the Laws In the United States & Europe Employee Monitoring: Ethics & Laws: Monitoring an employee’s computer activity is becoming increasingly common, accelerated by COVID-19 which has resulted in many more people working from home. Employee tracking and monitoring systems serve important […]
A cybersecurity compliance audit on the horizon can strike fear in the hearts of company executives, and their IT personnel. And why wouldn’t it be? Most businesses are non-compliant. In fact, in its latest Congressional Budget Justification, the SEC estimates that in 2018, 90% of firms will receive compliance deficiency letters. This number is astounding […]