The common belief is that using passwords will help protect information and data. Therefore, they are favored by many business services and individuals that are security conscious. This knowledge has contributed to the increasing number of individuals and organizations who restrict access to their systems using passwords. [Read more…]
Everyone connected to a personal device wants to feel safe online. Unfortunately, securing data and personal devices from home keeps becoming challenging daily. The cybersecurity space requires vigilance, and this is not only limited to government and large corporations. It also involves individuals and families. Microsoft notes that the attacks against individuals have increased drastically. It mentions that there are about 921 password attacks every second. [Read more…]
Small businesses are easy targets for cybercriminals. This is because, most of the time, small businesses are unaware of cybersecurity precautions. A new report shows that smaller firms are three times more likely to be attacked than big businesses. According to the report, thousands of emails were analyzed, and it was discovered that a small business with fewer employees would encounter 350% more social engineering attacks compared to larger organizations. [Read more…]
The digital workplace is a hot topic for most organizations these days. It promotes productivity from anywhere and is often a necessity if you want to keep talented staff. A recent survey of 9,000 employees by Slack found that 72% of them prefer a hybrid remote office model. [Read more…]
The number one vector criminals use to get access to organizations remains phishing. Once cybercriminals gain access to a network device through these phishing attacks, they deploy malware like ransomware or compromise business emails to get the company to wire money to them. These attacks can result in incredible losses for many businesses. [Read more…]
Every year the technology we access reaches new heights, and some of our favorite tools become obsolete. These old tools often constitute a security risk or cause slowdowns and incompatibility issues with newer tools. The best thing to do is to uninstall them. [Read more…]
In today’s world, a lost or stolen laptop or phone can cause significant damage to your online security. It is especially so if the missing device is a business use device. [Read more…]
The laptop battery life is a crucial factor to consider when shopping for a new laptop. But whether you buy a high-end or a mid-range model, the simple truth is that your battery life will run down in time, especially if you don’t maintain it properly. [Read more…]
Business network security has gone through a major transition over the last two years. Rather than the “network” being contained in a single building, as was the case for most businesses before the pandemic, it’s now extended out to employee homes. [Read more…]
Everywhere you turn these days, you run into the term “hybrid office.” The hybrid office is a legacy of the pandemic and the transition to a more remote and flexible workforce. [Read more…]
