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Data Protection
How Compromised Employee Credentials Put Your Organization’s Security at Risk
Taking proactive steps to secure your digital assets is essential. A common, yet often overlooked threat is the exposure of sensitive information on the dark web. But what exactly does this mean, and how can it impact your organization?
Security Hygiene
Data Protection
The Art of the Uncrackable Password: Tips from the Cybersecurity Frontline
Passwords are your first line of defense in the cyber world. Yet, many of us still use passwords that a determined hacker could crack over a cup of coffee. Let's explore some actionable ways to create stronger passwords and secure your digital life.
Endpoint Detection and Response
Managed Detection and Response
Firewalls Are Not Enough; Why Districts Need MDR for Cyber Protection
“Do you have any form of protection against cyber threats, such as antivirus?” That may be the first step in your cyber posture, but it’s only one part of the program.
Cybersecurity News
CrowdStrike Outage Update
Update: August 21, 2024 It has been just over a month since the CrowdStrike update that caused the Windows blue screen. Our support team has been working with customers over the last month, and we wanted to send out an email with an update to all our customers.
Cybersecurity Industry
Cybersecurity News
Data Protection
Top 5 Abuses of AI
With AI investments soaring, evidenced by the AI 100 raising $28 billion in venture capital deals and Nvidia becoming the world's most valuable company in June, we are undoubtedly in the summer of AI. The rapid growth of AI companies, along with 700,000 open-source models and 150,000..
Cybersecurity Industry
13 Facts About the FCC’s New Cybersecurity Pilot Program
On June 6, 2024, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) announced the Schools and Libraries Cybersecurity Pilot Program, a three-year, $200 million initiative to help the FCC assess the best ways to fund and protect educational institutions from cyber attacks. ActZero applauds the Commission..
Cybersecurity Industry
Data Protection
Harnessing AI to Combat Cyber Threats to Protect Student Data
As technology integrates deeper into the curriculum, the responsibility of protecting sensitive data and ensuring a secure learning environment rests heavily on the shoulders of tech directors. In an era where attackers are employing sophisticated AI tools to enhance their tactics, school district..
Cybersecurity Industry
The Most Vulnerable Cybersecurity Targets for School Districts
The rise of technology has opened incredible opportunities for schools, giving students globally a chance to learn more than ever before. Yet, this shift has also made schools a target for cyberattacks. Between 2016 and 2022, the threat of cyberattacks in schools has grown significantly, turning..
Cybersecurity Industry
Data Protection
Why Every Minute Matters in Cybersecurity: The Economics of Fast Incident Response
Small businesses find themselves disproportionately vulnerable to cyberattacks, accounting for a staggering 82% of all breaches in 2023. The staggering statistics reveal the reality: an average user contends with around 1.5 malicious emails and witnesses the compromise of 30,000 small..
Endpoint Detection and Response
Cybersecurity Industry
Managed Detection and Response
Maximizing Your Cybersecurity: How AI is Changing the Game for Organizations
In today's cyber warfare, traditional defense strategies fall short against the relentless onslaught of threats. At ActZero, we are on a mission to revolutionize cybersecurity by leveraging Artificial Intelligence (AI). With our expert team, we're dedicated to building the ultimate defense..
Endpoint Detection and Response
Cybersecurity Industry
Endpoint Security is the First Line of Defense: Expert Guide for How to Choose the Best EDR
When it comes to endpoint security, businesses may face challenges in evaluating a solution and securing an investment. These decisions are often influenced by expiring contracts with existing vendors, the allure of new features like AI, or securing a favorable renewal offer from the..
Cybersecurity Industry
6 Cybersecurity Predictions for 2024: Safeguard Against the Latest Threats and Tactics
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) find themselves on the front lines of this ever-changing battlefield, with adversaries continuously innovating new techniques to breach defenses.
Threat Intelligence
Emergent Threat Notification - Pass The Cookie
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Cybersecurity Industry
Regulatory Compliance
Time’s Up On TikTok In Corporate Environments
Several governments around the world have or are considering banning the Chinese-owned social media app TikTok from government mobile devices as it presents an “unacceptable level of risk to privacy and security.” Canada is the latest of a number of governments to take this action. And the United..
Cybersecurity Industry
Threat Intelligence
Data Protection
Hygiene Tip: Shut Down Attackers Harvesting Cached Browser Credentials
Recently, ActZero learned that ransomware actors are harvesting credentials from browsers during their attack. In recent attack chains our threat researchers have seen that, once the attacker gains a foothold, they are using Living-off-the-Land (LoTL) attacks to harvest the cached credentials from..