Cryptocurrency and Cryptojacking Make a Dangerous Pair With the rise in popularity of cryptocurrencies (electronic money) and their increasing acceptance as a legitimate way to purchase goods and services online, it didn’t take long for cryptojackers or cryptohackers to begin devising their schemes to mine cryptocurrency from others; and...

From Robin Hood to Bonnie and Clyde to Equifax, banks and the finance industry have been in jeopardy since the beginning of recorded history. For one, banks and financial services are enticing targets. The promise of a big payout, whether by breaching the vault or ransoming sensitive personal data, is what keeps would-be bank robbers and cyber...

News Flash: It’s Computer Security Day!Today, November 30, is Computer Security Day!These days, electronic devices like smartphones, tablets, and computers are a huge part of our everyday lives. They impact how we socialize, how we work, how we get around, and so much more.Although communication has become easier, efficient, and more accessible than...

File Transfer Protocols:The ClassicsFTP, FTPS, SFTP, and SCP are four of the key protocols for transferring files. However, just because a protocol is a classic, doesn’t mean you should be using it for every kind of file transfer.If you’re not sure what protocol you should be using and for what situations, this is the perfect opportunity to learn and...

Like much of the tech world, cybersecurity is constantly moving forward. New data security requirements, new best practices, and new threats mean that standing still is risking being left behind. Choices that were made one, five, or 10 years ago may not hold up to the latest best practices or hacking threats, and could hold your organization...

Complying with your doctor’s recommendations is the primary key to feeling good and staying healthy. Complying with the healthcare industry’s security standards and personal data protection requirements holds the key to avoiding an audit failure, paying steep fines, or trying to heal from the impact of a data breach. Sure, you can meet stringent...

What is Hybrid Cloud? Hybrid cloud combines private and public cloud services to collect, process, store, and exchange data. Secure hybrid cloud solutions are one of the most popular cloud environment strategies today, in part because they offer organizations greater flexibility than infrastructure that is either fully on-prem or fully in the...

When it comes to transferring sensitive data, there’s nothing trivial about it. The risks of doing it insecurely are high; the costs of a data breach – astronomical. So, if you’re still using TFTP (Trivial File Transfer Protocol) or slightly more secure FTP (File Transfer Protocol) to transfer your organization’s files you probably want to explore...

FTP's vulnerabilities make it unsuitable for most secure file transfer needs, including its lack of security features, unreliability, outdated processes, and more. There are better alternatives, including Managed File Transfer (MFT).

You have choices when it comes to sending large files. You can choose to take your chances with free file transfer solutions, but they can be risky. Using a managed file transfer (MFT) solution is a reliable way to secure your data and ensure it gets where it needs to be.Here’s a few ways you can get peace-of-mind when sending your big files.Send your...

File encryption software is a tool – either free or paid – that encodes your information so that it remains secure in motion, at rest, or both.Securing sensitive data is essential for any organization, and file encryption software does the heavy lifting. File encryption software uses one of several complex algorithms to scramble the contents of your...

Even as cybersecurity experts and researchers declare that the “underground golden age is over” as its top marketplaces are raided or close their doors, the dark web continues to thrive. In fact, Darkode, one of the most well-known hacking forums and black markets, recently reopened. And what are some of the most common wares at these underground...

Meet Electronic File TransferIf your IT department is still relying on outdated methods like FTP, PC tools, or legacy scripts to meet your organization’s data transfer needs, now is the time to consider a better option – an electronic file transfer solution.What is Electronic File Transfer?Electronic File Transfer (EFT) refers to any system or process...

The cloud and all its possibilities for connecting with customers, vendors, trading partners, and more is exciting. Managing your organization’s transition to the cloud – whether you’re contemplating a complete migration, or just moving a few business processes to a cloud environment, secure managed file transfer and cloud integrations – makes the...

“Alexa, What is MFT?”While that may not be a question you’ve ever asked your virtual assistant, it’s not outside the realm of possibility – Amazon has quickly become ubiquitous for online shopping, streaming popular media, and even web hosting. Many IT teams have turned to Amazon Web Services (AWS) in search of storage, content delivery, or some other...

News about data breaches that affect big businesses and brands make the front pages. News about a cybersecurity hit on the neighborhood hardware store or the local pharmacy or coffee shop only seem to make headlines at the dinner table.If you own or manage a small or family business, it’s vital that you take steps to mitigate the impact a data breach...

What do “T” and “S” have in common? If you add them to FTP you can create an entirely new protocol!FTP + S becomes either SFTP or FTPS, and by adding a second “T,” you get TFTP (Trivial File Transfer Protocol). While FTP isn’t recommended for transferring files securely, SFTP and FTPS are solid replacement choices – but what about TFTP? Learn about...

GoAnywhere MFT is an Executive Option for Government AgenciesGovernment agencies face many significant regulations and security policies when it comes to protecting sensitive data year-round.GoAnywhere Managed File Transfer (MFT) protects data confidentiality in public sector organizations by helping agencies meet the strict requirements they’re...

Data breaches have been plaguing organizations for years and the numbers continue to climb. After a breach, an organization goes into survival mode — trying to recover data, reestablish trust, and ensure they can keep their business running. It’s understandable that there isn’t much leisure time to sit back and reflect on what could have been...