Scammers and cybercriminals understand that small business owners are extremely busy and don’t have as many resources as larger businesses, using this to their advantage. There are a variety of common scams that are directly aimed at small businesses, such as getting invoices for online advertising or receiving office supplies that weren’t ever ordered. Small […]
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Witchcraft or Science – What Makes an ID Scanner Tick?
Image First of all, let’s be sure we’re all on the same page, or at least in the same book. We can assure you, it’s not witchcraft! ID scanners work on scientific principles well-known to many. With that said, some aspects of their operation are admittedly quite complex. We’ll start with the simple part. Scanners […]
5 Tips to Protect Confidential Information
There are many reasons why confidentiality is paramount in today’s competitive workplace. Any company that fails to keep their information confidential can become the reason for the loss of business. Many illegal activities can be committed by misusing confidential and private information that can be very threatening for the business. Here are five tips for […]
6 Data Security Must-Haves While Working From Home
With more people able and willing to work remotely, the need for top-quality, effective cybersecurity has greatly increased. Here are six types of data security you need to know about while working from home. Protect Your Access Point Names Not only do you need to protect your devices and your network, but you also need […]
8 Key Benefits of CCTV Cameras
CCTV stands for closed circuit television, also known as video surveillance is the use of a video camera to broadcast a signal to a specific place on a limited set of monitors. It differs from broadcast television in that the signal is not openly transmitted, though it may employ point to point (p2p), or network […]
Stop the Scam with These Top 4 Ecommerce Fraud Prevention Tools
The mutual trust between the buyer and the seller has been the cornerstone of all trade since time immemorial. This rule holds to this day, as shopping goes increasingly online. The global pandemic put worldwide digital sales on a giant growth spurt, resulting in a 27.6% increase in 2020. But with every new opportunity come […]
Best Online Security Practices to Teach Your Employees
Image source: Pixabay Cyber-attacks are ranked fifth in the list of global threats of our current times. That means you should count yourself very lucky if your business has not experienced a cyber-attack yet. While investing in sophisticated software is a surefire way to enhance your business’s cybersecurity, it is important to understand that your […]
What Would Identity Protection Mean for Business?
Corporate identity theft involves stealing information about a business and fraudulently using the data for financial gain. So, getting identity protection for your business is a very good idea. Without it, you could end up losing financial information, funds, sensitive information, and much more. Here is a look at how corporate identity theft can occur. […]
Tax Time Guide: Make Protecting Tax And Financial Information A Habit
WASHINGTON – The Internal Revenue Service urged people to continue practicing proper cybersecurity habits by securing computers, phones and other devices. Scams and schemes using the IRS as a lure can take on many variations, so practicing personal information security is vital. This news release is part of a series called the Tax Time Guide, […]
Beginner’s Guide to Understanding Cloud Security
Cloud security isn’t exactly new, but it’s a constantly changing (and upgrading) system that everyone should know about—especially in an age where everything seems to be moving to the cloud. What began as a simple online storage method with things like Google Drive and Dropbox is now a worldwide phenomenon in the tech world, with […]
