Your next cyberattack crisis may involve no malware at all We talk about the dangers of malware variants a lot on Bytagig and for good reason. Malware and ransomware wreak havoc on systems, networks, and digital infrastructure after the infection period. Post-damage environments can take days...
AI-content and growing concerns in IT and cybersecurity sectors, what to know It seems like only yesterday the concept of randomly generated AI images touched the horizon of potential cybersecurity problems. Well, the future is here, and it’s scarier than ever. First, let’s establish some context. The...
What to know about potential incoming regulations In a continued effort to strengthen national cybersecurity, the Biden administration has a fresh round of requirements incoming for tech-centric industries which house a majority of the nation's data. Primarily, regulatory requirements aimed at software companies, establishing the responsibility...
Don’t panic after a breach event If your organization has run afoul of the dreaded data breach, it’s a stressful and frightening situation. How did it occur? How much information was stolen? How long will downtime take? Those are a handful of questions security officers and...
No business wants to suffer a data breach. But unfortunately, in today’s environment, it’s difficult to completely avoid them. Approximately 83% of organizations have experienced more than one data breach. (IBM Security 2022 Cost of a Data Breach Report) These breaches hurt businesses in many ways....
Eight critical cybersecurity policies to follow right now With the new year comes new cybersecurity strategies. Maintaining good IT hygiene is the difference between suffering a breach event, or, remaining safe. Proactive strategies give you the ability to mitigate problems, so, it’s important to keep up...
Achieving your ambitions for the New Year The new year is almost upon us after finishing off a long stretch of holidays. It’s a time of celebration and reflection, where many seek a fresh outlook for themselves. In the case of SMBs, it’s a period to...
The global home security market has been growing by leaps and bounds. By 2026, experts expect the market to expand at a rate of 20.1%. This is on top of an expected increase of 21.6% from 2021 to 2022. From Ring doorbell cams to entire home...
A rundown of security strategies for Mac OS and Apple devices In the realm of cybersecurity, we discuss the numerous devices, computers, and systems that encompass the digital ecosystem. Each node is an internet-facing point of entry for potential attacks, so naturally, it’s well covered territory....
Bring your own device (BYOD) is a concept that took hold after the invention of the smartphone. When phones got smarter, software developers began creating apps for those phones. Over time, mobile device use has overtaken desktop use at work. According to Microsoft, mobile devices make...