The Art of (Cyber) War
In the modern age, nation states are expanding the battlefield with targeted cyber attacks on their adversaries. Are you at risk? And why?
RFID: Is it Secret? Is it Safe?
RFID technology is used in a plethora of modern applications. Is it secure, and what should we actually worry about?
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.
Whitepaper: The Intersection of Technical Debt and Cybersecurity
Understanding the impact of technical debt on your business operations and cybersecurity efforts can be a challenge. That’s why Hive Systems and BARR Advisory partnered on an in-depth whitepaper to explore how organizations can recognize, prevent, and manage technical debt.
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!
Are Your Passwords in the Green in 2022?
In 2022, we updated our viral Hive Systems Password Table that’s been seen in the news and shared everywhere - and this time we brought the receipts for the methodology behind our update!
Applying Heuristics in Cybersecurity
Using heuristics in cybersecurity is a bad idea...except when it's not. We look at what heuristics are, how to leverage them in a meaningful way, and how to avoid their pitfalls.
The Dangers of QR Codes
The recent rise in QR codes allows for easy access to information - including yours. So are QR codes dangerous, and what can you do to protect yourself?
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!
Quantitative Risk Assessment 101
Ready for the future of cybersecurity? Getting started with quantitative risk assessment is easier than you might think.
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.
A Beginner's Guide to 2FA and MFA
Everyone is telling you to enable 2FA or MFA to be secure in the digital age. But how do you do it? And what's the best method for you, or the most secure? Our experts break it down in an approachable way.
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?
Q&A Follow-up from “Risk Assessment on the Shoulders of Scientists”
We received a number of follow-up questions during our Hive Live workshop “Risk Assessment on the Shoulders of Scientists” and we’ve got detailed answers!
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.
These Passwords Are a Joke
If you’re the kind of person whose luggage combination is 1234, then you probably have a few of these passwords. It’s time to change.
Experts Agree This is the Best Way to Protect Your IT Devices
Identify. Evaluate. Remediate. Validate. Repeat.