InTegriLogic Blog
InTegriLogic has been serving the Tucson area since 1999, providing IT Support such as technical helpdesk support, computer support, and consulting to small and medium-sized businesses.
Small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) are increasingly becoming targets of cybercriminals, but many SMBs mistakenly believe they are too small to be a significant target. This misconception often leads to inadequate cybersecurity measures, leaving these businesses vulnerable to attacks.
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Business Email Compromise (BEC) is a sophisticated cyber threat that targets organizations through email fraud, often leading to significant financial loss and reputational damage. BEC attacks typically involve hackers impersonating executives or trusted partners to trick employees into transferring funds, sharing sensitive information, or executing fraudulent transactions.
Encryption plays a crucial role in protecting sensitive business data from unauthorized access and breaches. By converting data into a secure format that can only be deciphered with a specific key or password, encryption ensures that even if data is intercepted or accessed by unauthorized parties, it remains unreadable and unusable.
Insider attacks, where current or former employees misuse their access to harm a business, are becoming an increasingly significant threat in the cybersecurity landscape. Unlike external attacks, which are often targeted and deliberate, insider threats can be subtle and difficult to detect.