Posts Tagged ‘Cybersecurity’
‘Tis the Season for Scams: 5 Protection Tips
In today’s hyper-connected digital universe, cyber criminals have more information than ever before, with the ability to reach you through unsecure public Wi-Fi, your email inbox, via text message, and more. And with holidays approaching, now is the high season for scams. According to a Scam and Robocall Report from T-Mobile, Americans lost an estimated…
Read MoreHow to Create a Safer Workplace for Your Employees
Workplace safety is something business leaders can’t afford to overlook. Every business leader is responsible for providing their team members with a safe working environment, regardless of whether they’re in the office or they’re out on the field. Safety isn’t just something businesses need to prioritize for compliance purposes either. A safer workspace is also…
Read MoreHow to Take Action Against Business Identity Theft
Identity theft is a growing problem in today’s increasingly digital world. Almost one-third of Americans have been victims of identity theft, and more than 300,000 Americans fall victim to phishing, vishing, or smishing attacks every year. Pexels Identity theft happens when someone steals your personal information, such as your social security number, ID number, credit…
Read MoreHow Bootcamps Can Turn You into a Cybersecurity Hero
It is difficult to predict with certainty how companies will be addressing cybersecurity in 2023 as the field is constantly evolving, and new threats and technologies are emerging all the time. However, there are a few trends that are likely to continue and may shape the way companies approach cybersecurity in the coming years. One…
Read MoreIs HR the Cybersecurity Weakness in Your Organization?
When we think about the parts of the business that deal with cybersecurity issues, it is natural to assume that we are talking about the IT team. However, this overlooks the fact that many departments can face problems with cybersecurity, and in fact, some may be more prone than others to attacks. The HR department…
Read MoreCybersecurity: 5 Great Ideas for Small Businesses
While the connectivity of companies, people, and equipment increases daily, so do vulnerabilities and security risks for computer systems. Threats are multiplying today in number and sophistication, from classic phishing to more complex attacks on the connected equipment. More recently, attention has turned to ransomware, a type of attack in which data is inaccessible to…
Read MoreHow Can Charities Mitigate the Risk of a Data Breach?
Data breaches have the potential to be devastating for any business, including charities and non-profit organisations. What, then, can charities do to mitigate the risk of a data breach? As businesses continue to store an increasing amount of personal data, belonging to both their customers and employees, the risk of a breach also becomes more…
Read More7 Top Tips to Prevent and Mitigate Malware Attacks
Malware is one of the biggest security threats facing organizations and is often distributed by hackers with the intent of disrupting, damaging or gaining unauthorized access to computer devices and networks. To make matters worse, cybercriminals are constantly finding better ways to deliver malicious code to exploit system vulnerabilities. A recent study from Insights for…
Read MoreHow to Avoid Cyber Hostility
Cyberspace has become a hostile place for some, especially those who are not taking cyber security seriously and those not even aware that cyber security is increasingly becoming more important. There are many ways to avoid cyber hostility and not “learn the hard way.” Let’s delve into some of the items you need to be…
Read MoreThe Top Cybersecurity Tips for Your Business
Recently, there has been a massive shift to more people working remotely. While this is beneficial for businesses and individuals in many ways, it has also created an “open season” for hackers and cybercriminals. Regardless of the size of your business, you aren’t safe. In fact, what many people don’t realize is that many small-…
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