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We Need To Protect Our Critical Infrastructure – NOW.

The cyber landscape has made it easier for criminals to steal all kinds of information – usernames, passwords, banking information, you name it! Cyber attacks are imminent across all industries and sectors, affecting our society on an individual and global economic scale. Critical infrastructure refers to sectors such as healthcare, financial services, agriculture, power, etc. These industries form the backbone... Read More
November 21, 2017 Security News, Thought Leadership

Threat Update: Hidden Cobra – Volgmer Trojan

Herjavec Group continues to closely monitor the news and activity around Hidden Cobra. Managed Security Services customers can rest assured that should there be an escalation in your environment related to Hidden Cobra, the alert shared with you via HG’s Analytics Platform will be enriched with threat intelligence to indicate the applicable Threat Actors.  The static and dynamic IPs outlined... Read More
November 15, 2017 Security News, Threat Advisory

Globe and Mail: How to tackle ‘the thorny issue’ of cybersecurity

Manjit Bagri, CPA, CGA, is vice-president of financial planning and analysis at Toronto-based Herjavec Group Inc., a global cybersecurity services firm. What is the downside of digitization in terms of cybersecurity? A recent Gartner report indicates we are connecting 5.5 million new devices to the Internet each and every day. This connectivity increases productivity, provides real-time data instantly and efficiently,... Read More
November 8, 2017 Security News

When a Phish Catches a Shark

It happens - and if it hasn’t happened to you it probably will. I wanted to share a recent experience with you all hoping it will reinforce the diligence required in email communication. Because again, if you haven’t been phished, you will be. And you need to know what to look out for! I recently got an email from one... Read More
October 31, 2017 Security News

Media Planet: "Shark Tank" Star Robert Herjavec Shares a Guide for Rebuilding After a Cyber Attack

It can take a seminal attack like this to make us all pay attention. When there’s an infrastructure breach that affects consumers, or a utility goes down, or the transit system is disrupted, we all take notice. Yet, despite the headlines and recent legislative impacts, we have a sense that these attacks will never happen to us. But I can... Read More
October 30, 2017 Robert Herjavec, Security News

TechRepublic: Shark Tank’s Robert Herjavec: Cybersecurity at work is everyone’s responsibility

Despite the critical nature of cybersecurity, it is often made the responsibility of a few specialized individuals—even in large organizations. And that needs to change. Robert Herjavec, star of ABC's Shark Tank and founder of cybersecurity firm Herjavec Group, recently spoke with TechRepublic about his belief that cybersecurity in the workplace is everyone's business. While there's a crucial need for... Read More
Robert Herjavec, Security News

CNBC: Cyber expert and ‘Shark Tank’ star Robert Herjavec: 10 easy online safety hacks you’re probably not doing

Enterprise data breaches dominate the headlines today, yet it's easy to get complacent in our day-to-day lives. We're connected to our devices 24-7 — laptops, tablets, mobile phones, Fitbits, etc. — whether it's for work or just fear of missing out. My company, Herjavec Group, specializes in cybersecurity services for enterprises globally, but the foundational elements of security at the consumer level are... Read More
Robert Herjavec, Security News