January 21, 2021
The Dark Web is Not Just for Criminals. You have probably heard about the darknet or dark web. Most of what you heard is probably from a television show or popular culture. These tend to accentuate the criminal activities that…
December 16, 2020
There are several factors to consider when it comes to placing filters and other website restrictions in your company’s workplace. Considering which websites should and should not be allowed during work hours can be a thorny and even emotional issue for you and your co-workers. For employers and supervisors the key reasons for filtering websites is so…
December 1, 2020
Cybercriminals are becoming more sophisticated than ever, creating complex malware that can attack your computer and steal your sensitive information. However, some of the most devastating attacks don’t require any computer viruses or advanced hacking. They simply need people to…
November 9, 2020
Businesses lean heavily on smart phones to carry out their day-to-day work. Often, staff will mix personal and work-related items which can sometimes lead to risks. Let’s go over the most common hidden threats attacking mobile devices. Data Leakage Both…
August 19, 2020
LinkedIn is a social network that focuses primarily on making and maintaining business contacts. As a small business a social networking site like LinkedIn can be very valuable when it comes to making new connections. But as is the case…
August 6, 2020
Many businesses are familiar with ‘phishing’ and have taken the measures necessary to protect themselves. However, there are other common cyber-attacks that your business need to be aware of. Most attacks target infecting businesses with ransomware. In this article, we’ll…
July 31, 2020
So, you’ve set up a guest WiFi network at your business. You’re going to keep your business WiFi safe and keep the bad guys out of your network. You’re all set, right? Unfortunately, simply setting up a guest WiFi network is not enough to…
July 15, 2020
You probably change the password on your iPhone frequently, because the phone reminds you. Passwords for computers and e-mails also get frequently changed and updated when the system reminds us. For social media accounts and online baking, even if the…
July 7, 2020
The ongoing health crisis has led to a dramatic increase in businesses doing business from home. Such relocations protect workers from exposure to a physical virus, but at the same time, create vulnerability to online viruses and hackers that can…
March 12, 2020
It’s Monday morning and your inbox is full. You grab a fresh cup of coffee and begin to work your way through them. About halfway through your inbox, you find a Microsoft email telling you a message can’t be transcribed….
March 11, 2020
Innovation is essential to business survival. Without it, businesses end up like Blockbuster and Eastman Kodak instead of Netflix or Apple. No one understands innovation better than cybercriminals. They are constantly creating new ways to bypass threat detection to gain…
February 8, 2020
You’ve heard the horror stories of ransomware. Cybercriminals access and encrypt your business data. You have to pay a “ransom” for the key to unlock it or, assuming you have them, restore from backups. Leakware is similar, but now the…