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Simplicity Wins
The Criticality of Reducing Complexity in Cybersecurity For decades, the cybersecurity industry has been building increasingly sophisticated security architectures in an effort to keep up with the burgeoning business of cybercrime. The problem is … Well, it’s complicated! The complexity — of our approach AND our solutions — is arguably the biggest issue in Cyber […]
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ShinyHunters & Scattered Spider: A Dangerous New Alliance in Cybercrime
Recent cyberattacks targeting global brands like Google, Louis Vuitton, and Allianz suggest a troubling trend – two notorious hacking groups, ShinyHunters and Scattered Spider, may be working together. According to threat researchers at ReliaQuest, patterns in attack timing, shared infrastructure, and overlapping targets point to an unprecedented collaboration between these groups, each with very different […]
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Scattered Spider Cyberattacks Expose the Fatal Flaw in Legacy Login — And How to Fix It
In recent months, the notorious Scattered Spider cyberattacks have made headlines with high-profile breaches targeting major organizations. These attacks are not only sophisticated, but also a stark reminder of a dangerous truth: any login system that relies on shareable secrets is fundamentally vulnerable. What Is Scattered Spider and How Do They Attack? The Scattered Spider […]
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Cybersecurity: Prevention is Better Than the Cure
Why Proactive Security Matters The principle that “prevention is better than cure” holds true across many fields, but it is especially relevant in cybersecurity and risk management. As organizations face increasingly complex threats, the advantages of a prevention-first approach become clear. In today’s digital landscape, companies of all sizes face relentless cyber threats. While vulnerability […]
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Strengthening Cybersecurity in Uncertain Times – More Critical Than Ever
strenthening cybersecurity in uncertain times
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AI vs. AI / Fighting AI with AI in Cybersecurity
The Rise of AI-Powered Cyber Attacks Cybercriminals are increasingly leveraging artificial intelligence (AI) to launch sophisticated attacks. From AI-generated phishing emails to deepfake social engineering scams, traditional security methods are struggling to keep up. To combat this growing threat, businesses must fight AI with AI, deploying advanced security solutions that detect, analyze, and neutralize AI-driven […]
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Implementing MFA: Tackling Top Challenges for CISOs
What is the Biggest Issue CISOs Face When Implementing MFA? The biggest challenge for CISOs implementing Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) is balancing security and user experience. Traditional MFA or 2FA methods, such as SMS-based codes or mobile authenticator apps, often lead to: Additionally, managing MFA across diverse applications and environments poses integration and scalability challenges, further […]
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Lessons Learned in Cybersecurity in 2024 – to Help Build a Better 2025
Introduction As we wrap up another year, what lessons have we learned in Cybersecurity that will help us build a better 2025? One thing is certain, we saw progress in 2024. But, this is on both sides of the fence. While technological advancements delivered better cybertools, cybercriminals also grew more sophisticated and reminded us that […]
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When Cybersecurity Gets Personal
I was a Victim of the Change Healthcare Breach -By Herbert Spencer – TraitWare Sometimes it’s frustrating being an innovator in cybersecurity. A few days ago, I received a letter from Change Healthcare, notifying me that my personal information had likely been compromised in a recent data breach – the one that affected millions of […]
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Enterprise Cybersecurity: Practice vs. Risk
Are We Getting It Wrong? Due to the rising severity and frequency of cyber-attacks, Enterprise spending on cybersecurity is also rising worldwide. But debate is heating around which security methods we should employ. Where are organizations focusing their efforts, and where is the most risk? According to experts, companies may not be getting their priorities […]
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Should Governments Require Stronger Security?
Rising cyber threats and incidents of cyber-attack across the globe have many calling for federal intervention to protect our digital valuables. What’s Happening … In recent news, the United Health Group (UHG) paid a $22 million ransom to the BlackCat ransomware gang for a late February cyber-attack on subsidiary Change Healthcare. The attack, which was […]
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TraitWare’s Passwordless MFA Secures Place in the Financial Sector
TraitWare MFA selected to Secure Federal Credit Union