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Cybercriminals Use Privilege Escalation; Here’s What You Need To Know
Privilege escalation is when a malicious user gains elevated access to resources they are not authorized to access. This happens when a cybercriminal exploits a bug, design flaw, or [...]
The New FTC Safeguards Rule – Addressing Some Common Questions
There’s lots of interest in - and questions about - the new FTC Safeguards Rule. In this blog we provide answers to some of the most common questions we [...]
Signs of an Impending Ransomware Attack
The point at which the cybercriminal emerges and demands ransom is the endgame of a cyber-attack - not the beginning. The key to minimizing – or even eliminating – [...]
GLBA Now Requires A “Qualified Individual” To Oversee Dealership Cybersecurity
There’s a lot of interest in the new Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act’s (GLBA) revised Safeguards Rule. The new Rule gets more specific about exactly what dealers must have in place to [...]
Vulnerability Assessments & Penetration Testing – What’s The Difference?
The newly updated FTC Safeguards Rule under the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act (GLBA) requires dealers to perform vulnerability assessments every six months and penetration testing annually. But what is a vulnerability [...]
FTC Updated Rule Under Gramm-Leach-Bliley & What It Means For Dealerships
On October 27, 2021, the FTC announced an updated rule under the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act (GLBA) that requires dealers to bolster their cybersecurity measures to better protect consumer data. The [...]
Don’t Be A Victim Of Credential Stuffing
Credential stuffing is a cyberattack approach that uses stolen account credentials – typically usernames and passwords – to hack into online accounts by “stuffing” the stolen credentials into the [...]
The Value Of An Incident Response Plan & What It Can Do For A Dealership
When it comes to cybercrime, it’s important to realize that this threat has the potential to not only damage your ability to generate revenue but also to punch a [...]
What Is Fileless Malware & Why Should Dealers Care About It?
Fileless malware does NOT leverage traditional executable files to do their dirty work. Without an executable, there is no signature for antivirus software to detect. Therefore, fileless malware is [...]