Welcome to the November edition of the SecureByte Gazette, our monthly recap of what’s new at Logically, including upcoming events, cyberattacks in the news, and the latest content on our website.
As we activate full holiday mode, it’s important to remember that hackers don’t take the holidays off. In fact, cyberthreats increase this time of year as phishing scams and malicious actors target stressed shoppers, bargain hunters, and distracted employees who might provide an “in” to your network.
In addition to our normal roundup of content and notable news, we’ve included tips from one of Logically’s cybersecurity experts to help you stay safe from cyberattacks this holiday season.
If you want to speak with an expert about how Logically’s cyber-first solutions and services can increase your security profile and reduce your risk, we’re always here!
In this episode of Logically Speaking, host Steve Rivera sits down with Max Alexander, Vice President of Cyber and Technology Emerging Threats Research at JPMorgan Chase.
During their conversation, Max reveals common tactics, techniques, and procedures used by big-name threat actors. He also explains how to educate employees to avoid unintentional insider threats and why every company needs an incident and recovery plan.
The alarming data breaches at Boeing and Cook County Health, the crippling attack on Südwestfalen IT affecting 70 German municipalities, and a comprehensive exploration of the vital reasons why businesses must prioritize monthly pen testing. Your weekly guide to navigating the evolving realm of cybersecurity.
Kwik Trip breach proves there’s nothing convenient about data loss, a banking equipment provider with quality literally in its name loses a 5TB database to ransomware, and D-Link gets a “D” for cybersecurity after two successful data breaches in two weeks.
The NoEscape ransomware gang scores 32GB of personal and company data from a Euro League basketball team, a major technology services provider gets served with a record-breaking ransom demand, and a Florida court is calling for a recess as it recovers from a successful ransomware attack.
[In Case You Missed It]
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Cyberattackers are increasingly using AI to their advantage. Find out how implementing an offensive AI strategy can help your organization stay one step ahead.
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Holiday Schedule
In observance of Thanksgiving, we would like to inform you that our office will be closed on Thursday, November 24th, and on Friday, November 25th. During this time, our team will be taking a well-deserved break to spend time with their families and recharge. Rest assured, we will resume normal business hours on Monday, November 28th, ready to assist you.
[On the Horizon]
Discover what lies ahead in our dedicated section where we unveil upcoming initiatives, programs, and innovations:
Coming Soon: LogicON-Demand
Our inaugural LogicON event was a huge success. Thank you to everyone who attended and contributed their cybersecurity knowledge and expertise.
If you weren’t able to attend, keep an eye on your email for a link to the on-demand replay.
What others are saying:
"Best cyber event by far. I have 7 pages of notes and cannot wait for Dec 4th so I can listen again. Great session, no product selling and I really appreciate the opportunity to attend..."
— Restaurant Customer
"Excellent event. I especially appreciate being taught stuff and not being sold stuff, especially given where small and mid size banks are right now. Would like to talk to your pen testing team next year so we can get you all into our annual pen test vendor consideration"
— Bank Customer
[The Logically Lowdown]
Inside Information from Our Team of Experts
Q: What are your best cybersecurity tips as we go into the holidays?
Much like we set reminders to change air filters and smoke detector batteries when we change our clocks at the beginning and end of daylight savings time, as the holiday season approaches, it’s a great time to focus on cybersecurity—especially if you plan to shop online.
Here are some tips to keep your personal data and your financial accounts safe from cyber threats when shopping online during the holidays.
Take a moment to conduct crucial cybersecurity maintenance:
Update your computer systems and software.
Enhance your password security by using different and complex passwords.
Implement multifactor authentication (MFA) on websites and systems.
Confirm that you're on legitimate, secure company websites by checking for HTTPS instead of HTTP in the URL (address bar).
Avoid shopping through sponsored links or ads; opt for direct access to the company's website.
Stay alert for phishing emails or text messages (smishing) and never disclose passwords or personal financial information through unsolicited emails or text messages.
Opt for using a credit card over a debit card for purchase protection and limited access to your bank account.
Keep a close eye on your credit card transactions through online monitoring or an alerting service.
Remain vigilant, and if in doubt, seek assistance from your trusted advisor. Happy and secure holidays!
— Zack Finstad, Director of Cybersecurity Operations.
