In today’s digital economy, cyber incidents aren’t a matter of “if,” but “when.” Cyber insurance exists to help businesses recover from data breaches, ransomware attacks , and other cyber threats—and to transfer part of the financial risk of those events. But it’s important to understand both its protections and its limits. What Cyber Insurance Does Cover Cyber insurance (often called cyber liability insurance) is designed to protect companies from financial losses related to

Even in late 2025, compromised login credentials remain a lucrative commodity on criminal marketplaces — especially because password reuse is still commonplace among consumers and employees. That means cybercriminals still make real money  exploiting old breaches and vulnerable accounts. According to the latest research by Digital Shadows, over 15 billion stolen credentials are circulating on the dark we b and underground forums — pulled from hundreds of thousands of data b

Why I Shifted to LibreOffice For a long time, I chose the tools everyone else chose. Google Docs. Microsoft Word. Cloud-first platforms wrapped in convenience, familiarity, and the promise of seamless collaboration. These tools were never presented as a choice, really — they were simply there , embedded into work, school, and daily life. To question them felt unnecessary, even inconvenient. But over time, convenience began to feel less like a benefit and more like a dependenc

In a world where our communications are constantly monitored, exploring decentralized, encrypted tools  has become more than a curiosity—it’s a necessity. I’ve recently been diving into Meshtastic , a community-driven mesh network system. It lets users send encrypted messages via local transponders—no cell towers required. For me, the appeal is clear: a private, closed communication loop with family and friends, free from prying eyes. I haven’t joined the network fully yet, b

Today I received an interesting  message via LinkedIn — it was framed as a job opportunity. Something immediately felt off. The individual claimed to represent a company, yet they weren’t listed as an employee of that company on LinkedIn, and I couldn’t find the business presence either. That raised a red flag. Instead of clicking the link they sent, I copied and pasted it into a free analysis tool, VirusTotal . The results came back clean — but even then, I wasn’t convinced.

I recently came across a post shared by Andy Greenberg from Wired Magazine  about Phreeli , a new kind of cell phone company that’s flipping the script on data collection. Unlike most providers today, whose mission seems to be gathering as much information about you as possible, Phreeli is taking a radically different approach. At the core of their service, they collect only the bare minimum required by U.S. law  — essentially just your postal code. For payments, they use a d

OpenAI Confirms Data Exposure: A Reminder That Privacy Risks Are Real OpenAI recently confirmed an exposure of personal data linked to a third-party analytics tool, Mixpanel. This integration granted unintended access to user account information — not a catastrophic breach, but a serious reminder of what’s at stake. Anytime we rely on platforms that store our conversations, questions, and ideas, we have to assume that data can  be accessed, mishandled, or leaked. AI companies

Excellent storytelling on how a group of teenagers managed to breach Microsoft, Epic Games, and even U.S. military networks — all under the name “Xbox Underground.” What’s wild is that much of this incident could have been prevented if just one employee hadn’t reused their passwords. A simple lapse opened the door to a massive compromise. Video credit: The Fern. https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/technology/how-a-group-of-kids-outsmarted-microsoft-and-paid-the-price/vi-AA1J8DCn?o

Nov 2025 This article, written by Nate B. Jones, is really interesting. It discusses how a state-backed team was able to run a sophisticated attack at a speed and efficiency we haven’t seen before. One paragraph explains how they “hijacked” Claude AI to perform malicious attacks while the internal system believed it was running legitimate pen testing. Now that this genie is out of the bottle, these systems and processes will only continue to improve — it looks like red teams

Nov. 17, 2025 November 2025, a critical zero-day vulnerability in Samsung Galaxy devices, tracked as CVE-2025-21042, was disclosed as having been actively exploited by sophisticated commercial spyware known as LANDFALL. The flaw was an out-of-bounds write vulnerability in Samsung's image processing library, libimagecodec.quram.so, which allowed for zero-click Remote Code Execution (RCE). Key Details of the Vulnerability CVE ID: CVE-2025-21042. Vulnerability Type: Out-of-bound

Why this matters: Access to secure communication shouldn’t depend on where you live or which network you’re on. Proton’s new alternative routing  feature is a critical step in defending open access to privacy tools in regions where censorship attempts are increasing. By automatically rerouting connections when interference is detected, Proton ensures that people - including journalists, activists, and everyday users - can still reach encrypted email and VPN services when tra

Cybercriminals continue to leverage phishing campaigns —but these aren’t just about stolen passwords anymore. Increasingly, attackers are spoofing company emails and exploiting logistics systems  to intercept valuable cargo. Once they win fraudulent bids or create fake drop-off locations, the stolen goods are often resold overseas , leaving businesses and carriers footing the bill. The National Insurance Crime Bureau  estimates that cargo theft costs $34 billion annually  in

Oct 15, 2025 In our hyper-connected digital world, sharing images has become second nature. We download photos for presentations, social media posts, and websites without a second thought. But in 2025, this common practice carries unprecedented risks. Cybercriminals are now weaponizing ordinary image files, embedding malicious payloads that evade detection while compromising entire systems. This isn't science fiction—it's the new reality of digital warfare, where a simple JPG

White House launches cybersecurity label program for consumers By Greg Otto January 7, 2025 Summery: The White House has launched the U.S. Cyber Trust Mark, a voluntary cybersecurity labeling program for internet-connected devices. Modeled after the Energy Star label, the initiative aims to address consumer concerns about the vulnerabilities of smart home products, with the average U.S. household having 21 connected devices. The program will feature a distinct shield logo on

A record $12.5 billion. That’s the staggering amount American individuals and businesses lost to cyber crime in 2023, according to the...

In today's digital world, small enterprises are more vulnerable than ever to cyber threats. As technology advances, so do the tactics used by cybercriminals. Small businesses often lack the resources to defend themselves against these threats, making them prime targets. In this blog post, we will explore the top cyber threats facing small enterprises in 2025 and provide practical tips on how to protect your business.

In today's digital world, small businesses face a growing number of cybersecurity threats. From data breaches to ransomware attacks, the risks are real and can have devastating effects. Many small business owners believe that they are too small to be targeted, but this is a dangerous misconception. Cybercriminals often see small businesses as easy targets. Therefore, it is crucial for small businesses to adopt proactive cybersecurity strategies to protect their assets and dat