Welcome to our last Decoded issue of 2021. With this last publication, we wanted to do something a little different. We looked at the top issues that affected the industry and our clients over the past year. And, we look ahead to 2022 and the issues that we believe will have great impacts.

10 Things to Do Before and After Business E-mail Compromises Happen -

One of the most common forms of data or security breaches is the compromise of a business e-mail account that allows a threat actor to obtain financial or other sensitive information. Security professionals report that business e-mail compromises account for more than half of all data security incidents, and the FBI calls it “one of the most financially damaging online crimes.” Commentators predict that these types of breaches will continue to grow, based partly on the number of employees working from home, the general increase in cryptocurrency usage, and the implementation of artificial intelligence and deep fakes. With the likelihood that these breaches will increase in the coming years, companies should take action now.