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Tech

Crime-as-a-Service Could Be the Next Big Threat to Your Business

The professionalization of the Dark Web demands a more robust security approach.

By Larry Johnson

Tech

What Small Business Owners Need to Know About Cybersecurity

Forty-five percent of small business owners have been attacked -- without knowing.

By Rose Leadem

Tech

To Understand Today’s Cyber War Study Cold War Spycraft

High tech attacks on our democracy are based on strategy and tactics straight out of a spy thriller.

By Avi Chesla

Business News

Report: Another Major Ransomware Attack Spreading

Security researchers say a strain of ransomware called Petya or Petrwrap, which has similarities to WannaCry, is spreading like wildfire.

By Angela Moscaritolo

Tech

Phishing In All Its Forms Is a Menace to Small Businesses

Phishing, SMiShing and Vishing (seriously) are cyberthreats harried business owners need to watch for.

By Rohit Prakash

Tech

Just Being Proactive Isn’t Enough: What Entrepreneurs Should Do During a Cyberattack

Last month's 'WannaCry'' attack struck huge enterprises. Now, smaller businesses are wondering what hope they have for similar events.

By Adam Levy

Tech

What Happens When Your Small Business Is Hacked

Here are the most feared repercussions of a data breach and how startups can prepare for the inevitable.

By Chris Schueler

Business News

Hackers Can Use Subtitles to Infect Your Devices

Researchers from security firm Check Point said 'hundreds of millions' of devices running media players such as VLC, Kodi, Popcorn Time and Stremio are at risk.

By Angela Moscaritolo

Business News

New Tool Could Liberate PCs Infected With WannaCry

It replicates the ransomware's encryption key, but it will only work if you haven't rebooted your computer since it became infected.

By Tom Brant

Tech

Fake Apps Pose New Phishing Threat

What every business owner needs to know about attacks like the Google Docs phishing scam.

By Greg Martin

Tech

4 Ways Ransomware Companies Behave Like Legitimate Businesses

The nefarious firms that target your data have become pretty sophisticated operations.

By Liz Webber

Tech

We Scored High on This Cybersecurity Quiz. How About You?

Pew Research Center released new data on Americans' knowledge of online safety.

By Nina Zipkin

Tech

The Biggest Threats in Your Inbox

Email communication still reigns supreme, and that means it's the preferred 'in' for cyber attacks.

By Joe Ross

Tech

Got Effective Cybersecurity Practices? Be Aware: The FTC Is Watching You.

Data breaches can happen to any business -- not just those with big names. Claiming "I didn't know" won't suffice when this happens to you.

By Adam Levy

Tech

5 Cybersecurity Tools Your Company Should Have

Smaller businesses are frequent targets for cyber crimes for a simple reason -- they're easy targets.

By Elena Titova

Tech

A Secret Service Agent’s Guide to Protecting the C-Suite from Hackers

Follow these six steps to keep your company's secrets safe when executives are outside the office.

By Larry Johnson

Tech

Business Cyber Attacks Top 4,000 Per Day: Your Guide to Ransomware

Counsel your employees: Next time they encounter email claims that "payment is overdue" or your company is "in litigation," don't open any links!

By Jorge Rey

Building a Business

Feds to Car Makers: Make Sure You’re Ready for Cyberattacks

The DOT's best practices aim to reduce the probability of a cyberattack or mitigate a successful intrusion.

By Stephanie Mlot

Building a Business

This Is Why Securing Your Business Is More Important Than Ever

Cyber criminals are targeting small businesses with increased frequency.

By Joe Ross

Tech

How Cybercrime Has Changed (Infographic)

Over the last decade, the cyber security industry has had to expand and adapt as new threats emerge.

By Carly Okyle

Building a Business

Hackers Claim Responsibility for Attack on Pokemon Go Servers

Hacking team OurMine claims responsibility for knocking the game's servers offline over the weekend.

By Stephanie Mlot