In 2016, fast-food giant Wendy’s faced a major cyber security breach that affected hundreds of its restaurants across North America. This wasn’t just a small incident, it was a serious Point-of-Sale (PoS) malware attack that put customers’ credit card information at risk. This blog explains how the attack happened, what went wrong, and what other businesses can learn from it. We'll also share how tools like...
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Third-party vendors are no longer just background support but are core to modern businesses' operations. But with every new vendor comes new risks. Cyber security threats, compliance gaps, and reputational damage are just a few problems that can arise when vendor risk isn’t properly managed. If you’ve read our guide on vendor risk management, you already know how complex it can get. Keeping track of vendor...
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Pop-ups. Random ads. Slower devices. Annoying website redirects. These are just a few signs your device might be infected with adware. Adware may sound like a small problem, but in cyber security, it can become a gateway to bigger attacks. It affects not only personal computers but also puts businesses at risk of data theft, malware infections, and system downtime. In this blog, you’ll learn what adware...
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Cybercriminals are smart. They know how to use human curiosity and temptation to trick people into giving away sensitive data or infecting systems. One of the oldest and sneakiest tricks they use is called baiting. In this blog, we will explain what baiting is in cyber security, how it works, real-life examples, types of baiting attacks, and most importantly, how to protect yourself and your organization...
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Every business today depends on vendors. From IT services to logistics and cloud storage, third-party vendors help companies run smoothly. But with this support comes risk. In 2023, over 60% of data breaches were linked to third-party vendors, according to IBM’s Cost of a Data Breach Report. Another survey by Deloitte showed that 73% of companies had faced some kind of disruption due to vendor-related issues. These...
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Cyberattacks are getting smarter every day. That’s why countries around the world are creating strong rules to protect digital information. In Spain, one of the most important sets of rules is the Spanish National Security Framework (ENS), also called the Esquema Nacional de Seguridad. If your business or public organization works with the Spanish government or handles citizen data, you must understand and follow the ENS....
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