There are 3 main categories of hackers in the world. The big differences between these hackers have to do with their intentions and their hacking knowledge. In this blog, we will cover the three main types of hackers which are: Black hat, White hat, and Gray hat hackers and how they differ from each other.…
Since the start of the pandemic, many businesses having been making the push towards remote/hybrid work environments. While this is a great feature for employees and allows for more flexibility; it also comes with some security risks. Check out these cybersecurity tips to better protect yourself, your personal information, and your organization’s data. Patch Your…
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Businesses thrive on technological advancements and are constantly looking to upgrade their outdated tech.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 anti-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…
