By October 2020, every American brick-and-mortar merchant will be required to use chip transactions. Failure to do so will result in the brand being liable for any fraud that results. Why is this? Chip cards reduce the rate of counterfeit payments received. In 2019, 99% of American payments were processed on chip cards; and during […]
Security
7 Tricky Signs of a Computer Hacker
According to a study conducted by Clark School, hackers attack every 39 seconds (or about 2,244 times a day). Easy access to cheap tools and malware make it easy for them to get the job done. There is plenty of information online that can help a person get their hands on malware, such as viruses […]
5 Essential Ways to Secure Your Office Building
Your office building needs to be a safe environment. Not only to protect the operations of the business, but to protect those who work inside the building. So how do you keep your building secured with today’s continued risks for security? Let’s find out. Electronic Door Locks One of the best ways to secure a […]
4 Ways to Protect Your Device from Online Threats
Cybercrime is continuing to progress at an alarming rate, and cybersecurity is one of the best ways to protect yourself or your business. Many major attacks have taken place, such as the infamous Yahoo attack of 2014 and again in 2016, where it lost the majority of its data. Although individuals are at high risk, almost 43 percent of […]
10 Reasons Businesses and Marketers Must Use VPN
All over the world, businesses are sustaining financial losses due to cyber threats such as denial-of-service (DoS), phishing, malwares, eavesdropping, man-in-the-middle (MitM), SQL injection, and password attacks. These attacks are also compromising millions of individuals’ private information. For example, during the 2017 security breach on the family genealogy site MyHeritage, hackers accessed the email addresses […]
8 Cyber Security Tips for Protecting Your Mobile
The mobile phone has evolved to become one of the most frequently used technological devices in the modern era. As individuals, our use of mobile phones touches nearly every aspect of our daily lives. It’s a communication device, a media device, an internet browser, a source of entertainment, a purchaser of goods and services—the list […]
Keep Your Business Tech Safe Against These Smartphone Myths
Nearly all American adults own a cellphone, so it’s likely your smartphone is your sidekick in a lot of mobile business you tend to: conference calls, emailing, and more. Smartphones come in a wide variety, but all share the commonality of expense, often costing over $1,000. Besides, there’s nothing like the attachment you grow for […]
5 Top Ways to Secure Your Business Data
No matter how small or big a business is, there is always that confidential information that all companies want to secure. It could be financial records, internal documents, or any other documents with sensitive data. Laws regarding document security can differ across industries. Here are a few ways to secure confidential data. 1. Internal Policies […]
Don’t Forget This When Considering a VPN for Your Business
Virtual private networks have grown more popular than ever before because of ongoing data breaches and modern privacy concerns. Despite the fact that more everyday people are relying on VPNs to mask their online activities, however, many entrepreneurs and dedicated business professionals have fallen behind the times and still don’t understand the benefits which can […]
Preventing VPN Breakouts in Your Corporate Security
Virtual Private Networks have gone from being relatively unknown to being a major facet of the modern world. Digital users who are trying to protect their privacy have become incredibly fond of VPNs, and everyone from small businesses to major corporations are now using them in the commercial world to keep customer data safe and […]
