Category: Crypto/Security

What is the most costly form of cybercrime? You might think it’s ransomware or data theft, but it’s actually a new variation on the age-old Nigerian Prince scam called Business Email Compromise. According to the FBI‘s Internet Crime Complaint Center, Business Email Compromise costs businesses more in lost funds than

October is National Cybersecurity Awareness Month (NCSAM), a tradition that is celebrating its 17th year. Here at Wickr, we take cybersecurity very seriously and we appreciate the efforts of NCSAM to encourage Americans to #BeCyberSmart. Technology has brought immeasurable opportunities, provided us with endless information, and substantially increased our ease

This article was originally posted on defendcampaigns.org. With less than 3 weeks to go before Election Day, it’s never too late to enhance the cybersecurity of your campaign. With DDC’s help, it can be done quickly and for free! Here are some low lift things campaigns can still implement and

During both the 2016 and 2018 elections, Russia-sponsored hackers attempted to disrupt the U.S. election process by spreading disinformation via social media and by hacking into local voter databases and voting machines. Malicious actors, both foreign and domestic, continue to challenge U.S. election security and are likely to learn from

According to 451 Research, 90% of organizations are using cloud storage and services. Cisco projects that, by the end of 2021, cloud data centers will represent 95% of all data center traffic. Chances are good that your organization is using the cloud for some or all of your data storage.

The average company has more than a half-million sensitive files, including customer information, employee records, and other internal documents. All of this sensitive data is susceptible to theft or access from unauthorized users. The annual worldwide cost of cybercrime is estimated to reach 5 trillion dollars by 2024, with the

I think it’s time to channel my inner Spock and analyze the encryption debate from a purely logical point of view. I know — these days, what’s logic got to do with anything?  But sometimes we get so caught up in what we hope, wish, or believe to be true

It finally happened. It took a few years for law enforcement officials to synchronize the drumbeat, but it seems that FBI Director Christopher Wray and Attorney General William Barr have convinced lawmakers that it’s time to ban the use of end-to-end (E2E) encryption for electronic communications.  Say hello to the

Privacy is important. No one wants their personal information made public. It’s not only potentially embarrassing, but it could also lead to identity theft and fraud. Privacy is also important to enterprises. Keeping business and customer information private is part and parcel of data security and can benefit your organization

There’s a lot of buzz around DISA’s recent announcement heralding a shift to a “zero trust” security strategy for the DoD. There are also a lot of questions. What does it mean? Is it good? What’s actually changing? Clearly, any strategic change for an organization the size of DISA is

What is the cost of a typical data breach? How significant a threat is ransomware? Which industries are most at risk of cyberattacks? The more you know about data security, the safer you can make your enterprise. With that in mind, here are 25 data security statistics you need to

With an increasing number of employees working from home, practicing cyber hygiene has become as important as practicing physical hygiene. Staying safe during the pandemic is essential, as is keeping safe the company’s networks and all enterprise assets. What is Cyber Hygiene and Why Does It Matter? Cyber hygiene refers