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The Hidden Dangers of Insider Threats
Possibly one of the most underrated catalysts for a cyberattack…
Spot the Signs of Tax-Time Phishing Scams
By Eunice Asemnor
Tax season is officially upon us. Tuesday,…
Protecting What We Value: Why Data Privacy Is Worth the Effort
For anyone who participates in today’s digital economy, sharing…
PRESS RELEASE: Ostra Cybersecurity Secures Capital to Bring Fortune 100-Caliber Protection to Small and Mid-Sized Businesses
Funding led by Rally Ventures will fuel growth and strengthen…
“Who Can You Trust” – A Hacks and Hops Session Recap
Ostra was a proud sponsor and co-presenter at this year’s Hacks…
Why Businesses Keep Losing the War on Cyber Terror: Part 3
By Paul Dobbins
Awareness Isn't Enough: A Transparency Revolution
In…
Why Businesses Keep Losing the War on Cyber Terror: Part 2
By Paul Dobbins
Change the Channel: It’s Broken
I’m not…
Why Businesses Keep Losing the War on Cyber Terror: Part 1
By Paul Dobbins
Are MSPs a Weak Link in Cybersecurity?
MSPs…
Small Business Cybersecurity Tips
Many small businesses are currently struggling because of the…
Cybersecurity Awareness Month
October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month, Ostra is proud to take…
Cybersecurity Terms 101
October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month and a time to spread…
Largest Medical Cyberattack in US History?
Universal Health Systems is a major US hospital and healthcare…
House Passes Legislation To Set Internet Of Things Security Standards
A new bill that was just passed will require that all Internet…
Companies are Looking for Affordable Cybersecurity Solutions
It is estimated that more than half of the US workforce has transitioned…
Financial Sector is the Most Targeted During Pandemic
Cybercriminals are attacking businesses like never before, and…
Financial Sector Cybersecurity Spending Up 15% in 2020
Banks and other financial service-related businesses are spending…
The Biggest Cyberattacks on the Financial Services Industry
The financial services industry is one of the most targeted out…
Tesla Employee Prevents Massive Ransomware Attack
Ransomware attack on Tesla
A Tesla employee working in a Gigafactory…
The Challenge of Cybersecurity Education at Colleges
Colleges around the nation have dealt with an increase in pandemic-related…
Cybersecurity Challenges and Concerns of Remote Working
A new report by Malwarebytes wanted to investigate the new normal…
Ransomware Gang Attacks Billion-Dollar U.S. Liquor Maker
The hacking group called REvil ransomware, who have hacked numerous…
Cloud Service Costs Rise During Pandemic
The COVID-19 pandemic has increased the need for cloud computing…
Cybersecurity Training Company SANS Hit by Phishing Attack
The cybersecurity training company SANS has fallen victim to…
Twitter Could Pay $250 Million for Using Private Information for Advertising
Twitter could be paying a hefty fine to the U.S. FTC for its…
Travel Management Firm CWT Pays $4.5 Million to Hackers
The US business travel management firm CWT just paid a $4.5 million…
Hospitals Face Wave of Cyberattacks Trying to Crash Websites
The healthcare industry has been one of the most targeted industries…
Remote Work Boosts Cybersecurity Hiring
It is estimated that more than half of the US workforce has transitioned…
Connected-Car Cyberattacks Have Doubled Since Last Year
There are more connected cars on the road every year than ever…
Vulnerability in Website Builder Exposes 700,000 sites
In late July, a threat intelligence team found a vulnerability…
Garmin in Trouble for Paying Ransom
The GPS company Garmin became the victim of a ransomware attack…
Cybersecurity is a Business Decision
Several CISOs have said that their cybersecurity budget comes from the ROI and contribution it adds to the business. Making sure the business is secure while creating growth and profit is what makes cybersecurity a business decision.
Blackbaud Pays After Ransomware Attack
Blackbaud, one of the largest providers of fundraising technology…
Twitters Biggest Threat: Its Own Employees
Twitter demonstrated an example of the biggest cybersecurity threat that companies cannot defend against. The companies own employees.
Garmin Hit by 4-Day Ransomware Attack
The navigation company became the victim of a ransomware attack on Thursday. The attack left many Garmin systems offline, including fitness apps, aircraft navigation systems, and customer service centers. Garmin factories even had to close production lines.
Why One Data Breach Can Lead to More Cyber Attacks
Data leaks that occur today may not even be harmful for years to come. With personal information being sold, traded, and bought all over the dark web, long term security issues can emerge. Private information gathered throughout the next 5 years could help cyberattack hold an entire business network hostage.
Outdated Budgets are a Threat to Business Cybersecurity
Cybersecurity budgets are usually the first to get cut, even in a pandemic when phishing attacks have increased more than 600%. One of the biggest issues that companies are facing is the lack of funds for an up-to-date cybersecurity team/program.
Hackers are Selling Your Data to the Highest Bidder
Researchers at a cyber security company have published a report that shares the details of these dark web data auctions. Once the data is put up for auction, anyone with dark web access can bid on it. No identity proof is required, only a simple CAPTCHA checkpoint. The highest bid must be paid in cryptocurrency, which is untraceable.
What a Cyber Attack on the Energy Sector Could Mean
A cyber-attack targeting a major power grid could completely shut down an entire economy. The attack could be so widespread that it could knock out the power for many large cities, resulting in disastrous damages.
Over 100 Law Firms Report Data Breaches
There have been more than 100 law firms that have reported data breaches since 2014. Since about 20 states do not require that law firms report data breaches, that number is definitely higher.
Most of the reported breaches occurred through phishing attacks, with some through hacking or security lapses.
Android Faces New Security Threat, Malware That Spreads Itself
There is a new type of malware that has recently appeared on Android phones throughout the world. The malware can steal personal information, bank details, and can read your text messages. Once the phone is infected, it uses the users contact list to spread itself through text messaging.
Many High-Profile Twitter Accounts Simultaneously Hacked in Bitcoin Scam
Many popular twitter accounts have been hacked in a giant bitcoin scam. The accounts include Bill Gates, Elon Musk, Jeff Bezos, Apple, Uber, Kanye West, and many more. The twitter accounts seemed to all be simultaneously hacked, as the tweets were all identical and carried out at the same time.
There are 15 Billion Stolen Logins on the Dark Web
After auditing dark web forums and marketplaces for 18 months, the report found a 300% increase in the number of stolen account logins since 2018. Now there are 15 billion stolen usernames and passwords from over 100 thousand data breaches.
When It Comes To Cyber Training, It’s Quality Over Quantity
Conducting cyber security training more frequently than others does not mean less security incidents, according to a report by security software company, Tessian.
60% of Organizations Experience Cyberattacks Spread by Their Employees
With today's huge increase in phishing attacks. Many organizations still do not provide regular cybersecurity awareness training, some don't even have a security solution.
Number of Coronavirus-Related Scams Jump
These cyber threats are both foreign groups trying to steal coronavirus related information and cybercriminals trying to exploit users working from home. Health agencies have reported an increase in cyber threats as well, as they are a very profitable target for cyber criminals.
Hackers Selling Stolen Customer Information Online
The stolen data includes information on employee and customers, first and last names, emails and usernames, and hashed passwords. In other words, a fortunes worth of information for a hacking group.
Experts Say the Largest Cyberattack in History is Coming Soon
Experts are predicting the largest cyberattack ever in the next 6 months. Here’s Why.
Ransomware is Getting Worse
Businesses have become a more valuable target for cybercriminals who are looking for a bigger payout. Cybersecurity experts say that ransomware will only become a larger threat in the future.
Phishing in a Pandemic
Cybercriminals are smart, they are professionals in what they…
Schools Facing an Increase in Cyberthreats
Every year, technology becomes a larger part of the classroom…
Smaller Companies are Bigger Targets for Cybercriminals
It is a common misbelief that cybercriminals primarily pursue…
If you think your business is safe from cyber-attacks, think again. The company that makes your car just fell victim to one.
Honda, one of the top global car manufacturers, has just experienced…
With cyberattacks up during COVID-19, Ostra offers free cybersecurity solution for local businesses
Ostra offers free cybersecurity to businesses during COVID-19, protecting from cyberthreats while employees work remotely.
The state of cybersecurity in the time of coronavirus. Important considerations while working remotely.
While businesses hustle to migrate their workforce online,…