A quick Saturday digest of cybersecurity news articles from other sources.
3 Positive Business Takeaways in 2020
Tired of the doom and gloom? Although 2020 has been filled with many unfortunate events like the coronavirus pandemic, there have been some positive business developments. Here are three of them.
9 data security trends IT departments should expect in 2021
Remote work will lead to more phishing attacks and threats to accounting and marketing departments, according to IT security managers.
Predicting 2021 in cybersecurity: DDoS attacks, 5G speed, AI security, and more
Expert pleads with companies to realize they are potential attack victims, no matter their size.
It’s Time For Your Google Account Privacy Checkup
What DOESN’T Google know about you? Time to make sure your Google Account privacy settings are still what you want.
Are You Sure You Want to Go Back to the Office?
If you think you’ll be going back to the office soon or any time, this article shows what your “Future Office” might really be like.
Nashville bombing near AT&T facility spotlights vulnerable U.S. voice, data networks
The Christmas Day bombing in downtown Nashville led to phone and data service outages and disruptions over hundreds of miles in the southern U.S., raising new concerns about the vulnerability of U.S. communications. Read more →
Does Your Domain Have a Registry Lock?
If you’re running a business online, few things can be as disruptive or destructive to your brand as someone stealing your company’s domain name and doing whatever they wish with it. Even so, most major Web site owners aren’t taking full advantage of the security tools available to protect their domains from being hijacked. Here’s the story of one recent victim who was doing almost everything possible to avoid such a situation and still had a key domain stolen by scammers.
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