As cyber threats continue to become more widespread, it is extremely important to ensure you’re taking proper precautions to protect your data. From our industry experience, we have learned that it is not a matter of if, but a matter of when you are hacked. To increase your protection , there are some simple precautionary…
Within the last 10 years, businesses have seen huge advancements in computer technology and this trend shows no signs of slowing down. The online business landscape has seen innovative advancements largely contributed by the introduction of cloud-based resources that have helped companies smoothly manage their operations through a practical online IT environment. As organizations transfer…
Businesses thrive on technological advancements and are constantly looking to upgrade their outdated tech. However, as technology continues to improve, so do the skills of threat hackers and cybercriminals. This is why it is very important that small- and mid-sized businesses (SMB) take the proper steps to protect themselves from cyber crime through managed IT…
Cybercriminals have been using fileless malware to not only avoid detection from anit-malware programs but to also initiate new attacks. Fileless malware is used to penetrate trusted applications and issue executables that fit in with normal network traffic, IT processes, and system administration tasks while leaving fewer footprints. This article will discuss more on fileless…
Many people use password autofill on their web browser or password manager for convenience. The feature, however, can be used by hackers and advertisers to access user accounts and gather your sensitive information without your consent. Why password autofill is so dangerous Modern web browsers and password managers have a feature that enables usernames and…
When people think of monitoring employees’ online activities, they typically imagine tyrannical bosses who want to make sure their subordinates are working during their shift. However, there is much more to monitoring their activities than that — doing so can actually help increase productivity and protect the business in the process. Find out the pros…
Distributed spam distraction (DSD) attacks are on the rise, as cybercriminals are banking on the busyness of the holidays to conduct cyberattacks in plain sight. These attacks aim to bury legitimate email alerts such as password change emails and the like. What is DSD? DSD is a type of attack wherein cybercriminals bombard email inboxes…
Can business printers get hacked? The short answer is yes. Anything that connects to your business network can be exploited by malicious actors on the internet, even innocuous machines like your printers. These can be exploited to steal data and/or create entry points into your system to launch larger attacks. So make sure you follow…
Today, just installing anti-malware software and a firewall on your computer isn’t enough to keep you safe as you use the internet. Nowadays, a hacker can intercept messages sent to and from your computer and steal the data they contain. This is why you need a virtual private network (VPN). What is a VPN? A…
Despite the large number of cybersecurity incidents being reported every day, many businesses still fail to put adequate cybersecurity measures in place to keep their data and operations secure. If you’re looking to beef up your company’s cyber defenses, consider a proactive cybersecurity strategy. Learn what proactive cybersecurity is and how it can help protect…