In the ever-evolving landscape of cyber threats, phishing attacks have taken on new forms, and text message scams, also known as "smishing," are becoming increasingly prevalent. These attacks can be highly deceptive, making it crucial for users to stay vigilant and informed. In this blog, we'll explore the latest trends in text message phishing attacks [...]

In today's digital age, cyberattacks are becoming increasingly sophisticated and frequent. Understanding the most common types of cyberattacks and how to prevent them is crucial for protecting your organization. Here are the 15 most common types of cyberattacks and some tips on how to avoid them: Malware is malicious software designed to harm or exploit [...]

In today's fast-paced digital world, the IT department is the backbone of any organization. They ensure everything runs smoothly, from maintaining networks and updating systems to safeguarding against cybersecurity threats and assisting users with their day-to-day technical issues. However, it's crucial to ask ourselves: Is our IT department really okay? The Hidden Struggles of IT Professionals [...]

As the new year begins, it’s the perfect time to reflect on how we can improve as Agile practitioners. This isn’t about sweeping overhauls or lofty ambitions—it’s about making small, focused improvements that bring big results over time. Below, you’ll find a list of Agile New Year’s resolutions to inspire your team. Here’s how to [...]

The State of Cybersecurity in 2025: What to Watch Out For As we step into 2025, the landscape of cybersecurity continues to evolve at a rapid pace. Threat actors are becoming more aggressive and sophisticated, leveraging an array of tools to target infrastructure, healthcare, schools, businesses, and individuals. What can we expect going into the [...]

Virtual Private Networks (VPNs) have long been heralded as a cornerstone of online security. By masking IP addresses and encrypting internet connections, they promise a secure and private browsing experience. However, the rapid evolution of cyber threats has revealed that VPNs are no longer the impregnable shield they once were. The Illusion of Security: One [...]

Disaster recovery (DR) is the set of processes, policies, and tools designed to restore critical IT systems, applications, and data after an unexpected event. These events can range from natural disasters (like earthquakes or floods) to cyber incidents (such as ransomware attacks or data breaches). The primary goal of DR is to minimize downtime, protect [...]

Every October, we come together to celebrate National Cybersecurity Awareness Month. This year, as we enter October 2024, let’s reflect on the importance of cybersecurity, learn from past incidents, and commit to safeguarding our digital lives. Before we dive into prevention strategies, let’s highlight some major cyber-attacks that shook the digital landscape: Russian Web Hosting Data [...]

In our quest to sharpen our perspective on the impact AI is likely to have on AIS and the accounting profession as a whole, we've taken a necessary detour through history. We find that accountancy, as a distinct profession, did not truly exist before the advent of the first bona fide AIS—the double-entry bookkeeping method [...]