As more of us continue to work from home, the threat of cyber attacks continues to grow. Companies that did not have work from home protocols in place already before the pandemic struck struggled to make the transition, and hackers took note. As a result, phishing and hacking attempts are way up and companies are […]
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4 Steps to Setting Up A Safe And Secure Home Office
2020 might go down in history as the year we all switched to working from home. Who knew that before a global pandemic, we could have all been sitting in our pyjamas from the comfort of our living rooms, completing the same work we do from an office. Ok, perhaps that’s a bit of an […]
7 Reasons to Run Background Checks on Suppliers & Clients
Everyone knows companies run background checks on prospective employees. Companies want to be sure they are hiring people that do not have a history of criminal activity and who will positively represent their brand. However, did you know many companies also run background checks on their vendors and even clients? Read on to learn why […]
Making the Best of a Bad Situation: Covid-19
COVID-19 has brought negativity into virtually every aspect of our lives, not least in business. As an entrepreneur, the threat to the very future of your company cannot be ignored. Despite the fact that the immediate sales opportunities are limited, it’s still possible to turn this situation into a productive one. Pixabay CC0 License In […]
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 […]
Fraud is Everywhere: How to Ensure Your Small Business Stays Away from It
Whether you’re a fledgling entrepreneur, a business student or a business owner, now is the time to learn how to protect yourself from fraud. Fraud is a considerable problem for entrepreneurs. When malicious actors gain access to sensitive business data, the outcome can prove catastrophic. You can prevent a cyber breach from resulting in more […]
