Most organizations assume that if a piece of software is widely used and well-known, it must be safe. Unfortunately, that assumption no longer holds true. A recent incident involving the popular Notepad++ application illustrates this risk. Attackers didn’t exploit a flaw in the software itself. Instead, they compromised the infrastructure that delivers updates, allowing malicious files to be quietly served in place of legitimate ones. To users, everything looked normal.Behind the scenes,...

Most cybersecurity incidents don’t start with a sophisticated exploit or a zero-day vulnerability. They start with a person... A rushed click. A convincing email. A fake login page that looks just real enough. That’s why cybersecurity awareness training isn’t optional anymore. At a minimum, every organization should conduct security awareness training annually. But in today’s threat landscape, organizations that rely solely on once-a-year training are still leaving themselves exposed. Why...

Smart technology has quietly made its way into the workplace. From smart TVs in conference rooms to voice assistants, wireless printers, security cameras, and even personal smart devices brought in by employees, these tools are designed for convenience. But there’s a growing issue many businesses don’t realize: not all smart devices are built with business-grade security in mind. When these devices connect to your office Wi-Fi, they can introduce cybersecurity risks that extend far beyond the...