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A majority of IT leaders surveyed by Valtix said they realize their employees lack the necessary skills to manage multicloud security. Image: iStock As more organizations migrate data, software and other key assets to the cloud, many adopt a multicloud approach through which they must work with several online vendors and environments for different tasks. That strategy can lead to complexity, especially in the area of cybersecurity. Faced with so many cooks in the kitchen,…

A quarter of security pros polled by Cybereason said they lack a plan to deal with a ransomware attack during a weekend or holiday. Image: Artyom Medvediev, Getty Images/iStockphoto Cybercriminals have a knack for knowing not only how and where but when to kick off a cyberattack. The goal is to catch an organization’s IT and security staff off-guard when they’re unavailable or distracted. That’s why weekends and holidays are an opportune occasion for a…

Can thieves steal identities with only a name and address?  In short, the answer is “no.” Which is a good thing, as your name and address are in fact part of the public record. Anyone can get a hold of them. However, because they are public information, they are still tools that identity thieves can use.   If you think of your identity as a jigsaw puzzle, your name and address are the first two pieces that they can use to…

Can thieves steal identities with only a name and address?  In short, the answer is “no.” Which is a good thing, as your name and address are in fact part of the public record. Anyone can get a hold of them. However, because they are public information, they are still tools that identity thieves can use.   If you think of your identity as a jigsaw puzzle, your name and address are the first two pieces that they can use to…

Easy-to-crack phrases “123456,” “123456789,” “12345,” “qwerty” and “password” are the five most common passwords, says NordPass. Image: Roobcio/Shutterstock Security experts keep telling people that they need to use strong and complex passwords to protect themselves and their online information. But despite the advice, too many users continue to rely on weak and simple passwords that require virtually no time to crack. SEE: How to manage passwords: Best practices and security tips (free PDF) (TechRepublic) Of course, creating…