How cybercriminals bypass MFA and what you can do about it

Do you feel more secure knowing that you have multifactor authentication (MFA) in place? While MFA is a powerful security measure, it’s important to realize that it’s not infallible. In this article, we’ll explore the ways MFA can be compromised and provide practical tips to protect your organization.

What is EFT Fraud by Email Impersonation?

EFT fraud by email impersonation involves cybercriminals pretending to be a trusted individual or organization to deceive victims into authorizing fraudulent transactions. The fraudsters typically use spoofed email addresses or hacked accounts to send convincing messages that appear legitimate.

How to protect yourself and recognize email impersonation

Training employees to recognize email impersonation is crucial for protecting your business from EFT fraud and other cyber threats. Here are some effective strategies to help your employees become more vigilant:

Regular Training Sessions

Workshops and Seminars: Conduct regular workshops and seminars to educate employees about the latest phishing techniques and email impersonation tactics.

The CrowdStrike Outage: How To Avoid A Future IT Crisis

When 8.5 million Windows devices, including those at airlines, banks and hospitals, suddenly displayed the “Blue Screen of Death,” people began to panic. “We are under a cyber-attack!” most speculated. Fortunately, that was not the case, but the real reason behind the outage is alarming and something every business owner should be concerned about.

The Hidden Dangers Of Shortcuts In IT Security

The National Cancer Institute in Maryland recently analyzed data from three major US health studies that gathered information on people’s daily multivitamin use. They discovered that people who took daily multivitamins had a 4% higher mortality rate than those who didn’t.

This surprising result echoes a scene from the movie Grumpy Old Men, where a character explains that, despite never exercising and having unhealthy habits, he has outlived many who followed strict health regimens.

Steps to protect your business from cyberattacks

Many small-business owners believe their companies are immune to cyberattacks, thinking cybercriminals target only larger organizations. However, small businesses are often prime targets since they often have less robust security measures compared to enterprises.