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Nasa Earth

6 Ways The Dark Web Serves the Public

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…

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Dont Walk

Dos & Don’ts of Filtering Your Employees Web Browsing

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…

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Fishing Net

4 Email Subjects That May Indicate A Spear-Phishing Attack

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…

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Mobile Device Security

3 Hidden Threats Attacking Mobile Devices

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…

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Free Entry

4 Things Not To Share About Your Company On LinkedIn

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…

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Drip

5 Common Ways Businesses Fall Victim to Ransomware

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…

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Free WiFi

How to Make a Guest WiFi Network More Secure

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…

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Keys

Hackable Hardware: Change Default Passwords on These Devices

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…

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3 Things to Consider Before Using a Budget VPN

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…

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2FA login screen

Why Businesses Need 2FA and SSO

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….

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it professional viewing threat detection for cybersecurity

Evolving Threat Detection With Deep Learning

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…

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Leakware

 Leakware is The New Ransomware

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…

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