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Okta investigating reports of possible digital breach

By Mary Kay Mallonee, Andrea Cambron and Sean Lyngaas, CNN The Okta Inc. website on a laptop computer arranged in Dobbs Ferry, New York, U.S., on Sunday, Feb. 28, 2021. Okta is investigating reports of a possible digital breach, the software company said early Tuesday. "Okta is aware of the reports and is currently investigating," Okta spokesperson Chris Hollis told CNN in a statement. "We will provide updates as more information becomes available. "The company's software allows businesses to authenticate the identity of their customers and employees. Okta has more than 15,000 customers, according to its website. Shares of Okta were down nearly 8% in premarket trading Tuesday. Reuters first reported that Okta was looking into reports of a possible digital breach after a hacking group known as Lapsus$ claimed responsibility for the incident and published screenshots claiming access to an Okta internal administrative account and the firm's Slack channel. Lapsus$, a mysterious hacking group that emerged in December, claimed on the messaging app Telegram…
Nicholas Salem
March 22, 2022
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Cybersecurity

Which Type of Hacker Is Endangering Your Business Data? (And How to Protect Your Sensitive Info From Them)

Your data is pivotal to running a successful company. If you don’t have proper security measures in place, hackers can easily steal your data and take you out of business.Cybercriminals might be the biggest threat facing your company. Besides gaining access to your money and accounts, they can also take over critical software, preventing you from collaborating with clients. Any organization can fall victim to hacking. However, small and medium businesses are particularly at risk. Why?Too often, their owners don’t always address cybersecurity when launching their company. Sometimes, they even just hire the first IT service provider they see. They also don’t know how to shield themselves from online attackers, making them low-risk targets. As a result, these organizations often go under due to the loss of sensitive data. It isn’t a risk you can take. To help mitigate it, this article will introduce you to the various types of hackers and explain how to protect your business from them.The 5 Types of Hackers to Watch Out For Here’s…
Nicholas Salem
March 5, 2022
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BusinessCybersecurity

Finding the Right IT Provider: Avoid These 8 Mistakes

Your business can benefit a lot from working with an IT provider. However, you need to avoid several key mistakes when choosing your team.Time spent on trying to figure out the technology you use in your business can be costly. While doing that, you can’t focus on your business needs, which can then result in poor customer satisfaction. This is where IT providers come into play. They enable you to outsource hardware and computing-related services, such as managed IT security and cloud computing. IT providers can also provide a robust IT infrastructure so that you can direct your attention to revenue-generating activities. While there are numerous IT providers to choose from, not all of them may accommodate your business’s specific needs. And integrating with the wrong team can raise your spending due to irrelevant services, recurring security issues, data backup problems, and downtime. Therefore, you need to be extra careful when selecting your team. The only way to avoid disappointment is to avoid these eight common mistakes when looking…
Nicholas Salem
February 25, 2022
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Cybersecurity

11 Effective Security Measures To Bolster Your Microsoft 365 Data Protection

Making the most of your Microsoft 365 apps requires you to adopt appropriate security measures.Microsoft 365 is one of the best collaboration and productivity tools around. It provides users with seamless communication, scalability and supports remote work with various features. The security is also solid due to a wide array of defense mechanisms. But this doesn't mean you're impervious to cyberattacks. Data leakage, unauthorized access, and malware can still jeopardize your system and offer ideal entry points for hackers. Should your business fall victim, the consequences can be dire, ranging from operational disruptions to severe reputational damage. The only way to fend off hackers is to take your Microsoft 365 data protection to the next level. And this article will list the 11 most effective security measures to help shield your data in Microsoft 365.The 11 Effective Security MeasuresSecurity Measure #1 - Activate Multi-Factor AuthenticationMicrosoft 365 users have just one method of verifying their identity when using a username and password. Unfortunately, many people don't follow robust password…
Nicholas Salem
February 20, 2022