On Your DMARC, Get Set, Go!
Google and Yahoo are requiring DMARC beginning in February 2024. So what does that mean for your organization, and how do you implement it?
The Race to CMMC Compliance: Understanding the DoD’s New Implementation Plan
The DoD just released a proposed rule for implementation of all CMMC requirements by October 1, 2026. The plan will be implemented in four phases.
Deepfakes: Can You Trust What You See?
With hackers having easy access to AI, we can never be sure whether what we are seeing is true or not. We live in an age where information can be easily manipulated so it is critical to learn how to identify and counter these fakes.
Examining the LastPass Breach Through our Password Table
The recent LastPass breach has been rattling around in the news and some researchers believe hackers may have begun to crack some of the stolen passwords. We generated another version of our famous password table for this scenario - read on!
Newly Exploited Vulnerabilities in Apple Devices
In mid-April, the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Agency (CISA) ordered federal agencies to patch two vulnerabilities actively being exploited on iOS, iPadOS, and macOS devices. The vulnerabilities were also added to CISA’s Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog as of April 10th.
I’m Sorry, But That’s Classified
The discovery of classified information at high profile politicians’ homes and alternate work locations has seemingly swarmed the news cycle in the past six months. Let’s take a look at what classified information is and how it is managed by the United States government.
Black Friday and Cyber Monday Cyber Scams on the Rise
Holiday shopping season is upon us, but it may not be so jolly if you take risks when shopping online. Read our guide for how to stay safe when shopping for gifts this year!
September Snafus: Hackers Take Advantage of Unwitting Employees
Several large companies were hacked in the first half of September. The common theme? All of the attacks were carried out with relatively simple phishing and social engineering techniques.
The Revival of Raccoon Stealer
The prevalent Raccoon Stealer malware has returned from the dead and is now better than ever - and ready to start stealing your data.
Conti Ransomware Continues to Cause Concern
Conti ransomware was the biggest ransomware strain in 2021, bringing in more than $180 million in ransom payments. Despite announcing they were shutting down operations as of May 2022, Conti isn’t going away any time soon.
Avoiding Tax Scams in 2022
Last week, millions of Americans finalized their tax returns. Tax Day, however, isn’t the final day for scammers who are interested in harvesting your personal financial information. Here are some of the scams we see most frequently, and some tips for avoiding them.
A Look at the Cybersecurity Red Alert from the White House
The White House issued a red alert for cybersecurity in the United States and you need to take action to protect your organization and your family. Read our actionable guide now!
Hive Systems on InvestigateTV About Social Media Hacking
In this interconnected world, social media has become the new town square, the new archive, the new marketplace.
Our CEO, Alex, was featured in this piece that aired nationwide about hackers taking advantage of this growth.
Happy Safer Internet Day 2022!
Hive Systems is committed to ensuring a better internet for all and joins ConnectSafely to bring awareness to Safer Internet Day!
Practical Practices for Data Privacy Week
Hive Systems and the National Cybersecurity Alliance have some helpful tips for you to manage your privacy at work and at home this National Privacy Week.
Password Hygiene: LastPass Edition!
A recent scare for LastPass has many people wondering: are password managers worth it, and what can I do to protect my information better?
Log4Shell: The New ‘Heartbleed’
Just in time for the holidays, this critical vulnerability threatens to wreak havoc on cloud services and companies around the globe.
If Your Devices Aren’t Updated, You’re In For A Bad Time
“Patch Tuesday” is here again - do you know how to update ALL of your devices?
It’s Cybersecurity Awareness Month!
It's Cybersecurity Awareness Month once again! That means we're here to help you Do Your Part. Be Cyber Smart. We have tons of articles, graphics, and guides lined up for you for this year's themes, so stay tuned!
Not the Invasion They Warned Us About: TikTok and the Continued Erosion of Online Privacy
No, it’s not an alien invasion, it’s a data privacy invasion, and Will Smith can’t stop it.