Cybersecurity

Follina Zero-Day Vulnerability – Proceed with Caution! On Friday, May 27th a cybersecurity notice was posted by researchers reporting a zero-day vulnerability using Microsoft Office.  Known as Follina, this vulnerability uses bogus Word document attachments to infect and remotely execute malicious code on a user’s device.  Experts are calling for organizations to be especially vigilant …

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Umbrella strives to keep our clients informed and ready to combat any cyberattack. This list of ransomware resources will contribute to the education and awareness of phishing/ransomware threats. We hope this makes our clients better able to prevent, detect, and mitigate breaches caused by ransomware. We have previously highlighted the importance of adhering to a …

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On August 13, 2021, the Department of Homeland Security issued a bulletin warning of a heightened threat environment across the United States. This threat environment includes the potential for increased cyberattacks and digital crime, and extends from the Labor Day weekend through to the 20th anniversary of the September 11th, 2001 attacks.  Historically, holidays have …

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6 major cybersecurity breaches in 2021 (and what you can learn from them) It’s more than halfway through 2021 and the increase in cyber attacks throughout the pandemic shows no signs of slowing. To raise awareness of some of the latest threats, and the measures you can take to protect your business, we’ve rounded up …

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The shift to remote work at the beginning of the pandemic took many businesses by surprise. Just 17% of employees were working remotely full time before covid, but this number has increased to 44% since the pandemic began. And they’ve gotten used to it: According to Owl Labs, 80% of people now expect to work …

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You feel a mixture of nervousness and excitement. You’re going to present a cybersecurity solution to your company’s board of directors. This is your chance. You have to convince them. You know it will be a challenge because cybersecurity’s benefits are typically intangible—there are no direct profits and success is only achieved when nothing happens. …

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For organizations of all sizes in every industry, cyber crime is a serious and evolving threat. As reported by Forbes, 2020 was a record-breaking year for data breaches and cyber attacks. With the pandemic presenting new opportunities for attackers, 78% of IT teams say they lack confidence in their cybersecurity posture according to a recent …

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One of the most practical ways to improve information security and ensure long-term compliance with relevant industry regulations is to use a recognized security framework. Cybersecurity frameworks developed by government agencies and non-profit organizations can help you establish actionable best practices and policies to manage your company’s cybersecurity risks. Two key cybersecurity frameworks are the …

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Cybersecurity threats are increasing at an alarming pace, with criminals targeting small- and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) over larger, more well-defended companies. What will the projected cost of cybercrime be in 2021? $6.1 trillion dollars, according to a report by Cybersecurity Ventures. It’s easy to say, “It will never happen to me”, but the reality is …

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