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Advanced Data Security: Safeguarding Your Business In The Digital Age  

VISTA InfoSec

A crafty hacker could infiltrate accounts secured by flimsy credentials. In addition to access control, fortify your defenses with Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA). Even if passwords are compromised, those extra identity checkpoints block illicit access attempts. Simplistic credentials are entry points for hackers.

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What Are the Risks of Business Email Compromise & How Can You Prevent Them?

Seon

Despite its versatility, BEC invariably involves the misuse of compromised login credentials, with the aim of accessing sensitive information located in various business accounts (not just email inboxes – fraudsters also target intranet documents, HR records, and plenty of other sensitive archives). Let’s take a look at some of the key ones.

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What Is Account Takeover Fraud (ATO)? Detection & Prevention

Seon

In layman’s terms, users may refer to account takeover fraud as account hacking – when they realize someone stole their online credentials. Educate your users: Remind users to prioritize password security, encourage the use of multi-factor authentication (MFA), and suggest the use of VPNs on public Wi-Fi networks.