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Lessons from Cyber Attacks

Even Cartier Can’t Keep the Hackers Out. What Chance Do You Think You Have?

Cartier just got hit. So did The North Face. Not exactly fly-by-night operations. These are brands with billion-dollar reputations—and hackers still got in. Customer data stolen. Systems compromised. Public announcements trying to minimize the damage. The usual script. And it’s ...

Cyber Chaos at Marks &; Spencer: No Plan, No Sleep, No Excuse

You might not shop there, but you should pay attention. Marks & Spencer, or M&S, is a British retail giant—think Macy’s meets Whole Foods. They’re one of the most recognizable names in UK retail. Hundreds of locations. Thousands of employees. ...

You Might Be Lucky… But That Won’t Stop the Lawsuit

Let’s talk about luck for a minute. You might think you’re lucky. Or unlucky. Or maybe you don’t believe in luck at all. Here’s the thing: it doesn’t matter. When your client calls to tell you their private information is ...

One Click, and It’s Over: The Silent Cyberattack Lurking in Your Office

Let’s set the scene. One of your employees is researching new conference room furniture. They’re scrolling through blogs, clicking links, maybe eyeing that “perfect” modern chair. Nothing happens. No warning signs. No flashing red lights. They move on with their ...

Protecting Our Children: What the PowerSchool Data Breach Means for You

In December 2024, hackers breached PowerSchool, a trusted provider of cloud-based software for K-12 schools, exposing deeply personal information about millions of children, parents, and educators. Among the data stolen were Social Security numbers, grades, medical records, and contact details, ...

2.6 Million Users Exposed: The Cybersecurity Threat You Can’t Ignore

Cybersecurity probably wasn’t at the forefront of your brain as you prepared for the holidays and then rang in the new year.  However, as 2024 drew to a close, a massive cybersecurity attack targeting 2.6 million people made headlines. These ...

What T-Mobile and Westend Dental Taught Us About Breach Survival…and Failure

Remember in school when you learned stop, drop, and roll as the game plan for dealing with fire?  You and your classmates may have even practiced stopping what you were doing, dropping to the ground, and rolling as a way ...

Massive Cyberattack Exposes Tons of Sensitive Data

Are your establishment’s digital defenses strong enough to withstand a cyberattack? With Landmark Admin’s recent data breach making headlines, it’s a question you can’t ignore. Keep reading to learn more. Nearly A Million Affected Users Many life insurance and annuity ...

Massive Cyberattack Leaves Thousands of Domains Exposed

How often have you seen a company without an online presence? Your answer is likely, “Not very often.” Owners at any level will have at least one social media page that connects them to their customers online, even if they ...

Globe Life Faces Hacker Extortion in Cyber Attack

Suppose you have an insurance policy with American Income Life Insurance Company, a subsidiary of insurance giant Globe Life. In that case, you may soon receive a notification of a data breach that exposed the personal information of at least ...

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