Social engineering tactics are on the rise among hackers. More are calling victims and sending text messages – trying to con them into downloading remote desktop software or install malware.

See the top social engineering tactics used today in cyber crime. Raise awareness to arm yourself and your staff against phishing and con artists both in person and online.

Did you know that some security products can make you less safe online? Researchers found one feature – HTTPS traffic inspection – almost always harms the security of people who use it.

Find out how SSL filters harm the security of millions of people every day, and also see how the HTTPS web filter in AccessEnforcer is different.

Small businesses take note: denial-of-service attacks continue to grow in strength and hundreds of thousands are launched each month.

See the latest trends in DDoS attacks – including two record-breakers this year that shocked security researchers.

Everyone knows who to blame for a data breach – the bad guys. But what happens when one of the good guys makes a mistake? Unfortunately, the impact can be just as severe.

Check out two major threats to cyber security in healthcare: software flaws and misconfigurations. See how a coding flaw from a vendor of a fat-finger from your coworker can lead to your next HIPAA breach.

Charlotte, NC – Calyptix Security today added another voice-over-IP (VoIP) phone service to the list of those supported by the company’s flagship product, AccessEnforcer UTM Firewall. RingCentral is the latest … Continue reading →

Email is an old channel, but it remains one of the most popular for cyber attacks. This is true in many industries, and especially in healthcare.

See why email remains the top location of HIPAA data breaches, and see other types of breaches that – while fewer in number – cause far more harm.

New vulnerabilities are discovered every week – some silly and some severe. Knowing which are the most dangerous depends on several factors, including the popularity of the flaw among data thieves.

See the top 10 vulnerabilities in exploit kits in 2017. We list and describe each security flaw and also explain why Adobe products no longer dominate the top 10.

See the latest research on the top threats to medical IT systems and data Charlotte, NC – Calyptix Security today published the first-ever edition of the Healthcare Threat Report, an … Continue reading →

HIPAA compliance is not enough to protect patient data. For that, you need a more comprehensive plan. You need a security framework.

See the top five cyber security frameworks in healthcare. Is your framework on the list?

A nasty strain of malware has infected hundreds of thousands of routers – and it’s worse than initially thought.

Called VPNFilter, the malware allows attackers to monitor traffic, steal login credentials, brick the device, and even inject malicious JavaScript into users’ web sessions.

See who is vulnerable to VPNFilter, how it works, and who might be responsible for launching it.