Posts Tagged ‘cybersecurity’
Ransomware… A Cyberthreat That Will Keep You Up At Night
Whether you’re an IT professional or an internet user, this threat will surely keep you up at night. This increasingly popular cyberattack can deal a body blow to any business. From business disruption to the recovery process, ransomware is a nightmare. To figure out the best way to protect your systems and data from bad…
Read MoreData Phishing Awareness
Malware and ransomware are the most dangerous results of phishing. They can destroy infrastructure, harm research and development efforts, and they can even shut down production lines and drive a business into bankruptcy. Unprepared employees who fall for this bait can easily give these criminals the keys to the kingdom, enabling them to install malware or ransomware…
Read MoreBeware of Phishing… Get to know their tricks!
Overall cybercrime has been steadily increasing each year, but phishing risk has increased exponentially in the past years. Out-of-control world events, economic challenges, technological advancement, and Dark Web growth have all come together to create ideal conditions for phishing-related cybercrime to thrive – and cybercriminals have been quick to capitalize on that opportunity. Why…
Read More7 Internet Safety Tips
It is said that an average person spends about 6 hours and 58 minutes per day connected to the internet. We spend time online to work, learn, and communicate with friends and family. Typically, the more time you spend online goes hand-in-hand with the number of accounts and devices. Have you thought about how this…
Read MoreA Guide In Deploying Security Awareness Training
Security Awareness Training is a powerful, affordable secret weapon that empowers your business to defeat cybercrimes. It may not be an exciting solution to your cybercrime problems or it may not thrill you with the latest innovation but what you need to know is – IT WORKS! An organization needs an assessment to be conducted…
Read MoreDon’t get reeled in! Data Phishing Awareness
Business owners and their employees need to be aware of phishing as it is one of the most common threats in today’s digital landscape. In everything you do online, always keep in mind that phishing may be lurking “just around the corner” of your computer. Think before you click! Be observant so you can spot…
Read MoreCYBERSECURITY: IDENTITY THEFT
Identify theft is a crime in which attackers use personal or financial information from a victim to commit fraud and/or unauthorized access. Identity theft occurs in different ways where victims are left devastated by the damage not only to their finances but also to their reputation. How does identity theft work? Identity theft is often…
Read MoreData Encryption… GOOD or BAD?
With different cyber attacks from all over the web, different channels, and in many forms… it is imperative that protection must be in place. Passwords, multi factor authentication, antivirus and malware protection are some of the ways to protect your data from hackers. However, with all these efforts in securing your data there’s still a…
Read MoreFirewall Management
WHAT IS FIREWALL? Firewall is a network security device that is designed to monitor unauthorized access to or from the private network. It can be hardware or software. Firewalls prevent unauthorized users from accessing private networks connected to the internet. It provides a barrier to control network traffic. The most important use of a Firewall is…
Read MoreData Backup.. Why it is important?
Have you ever lost a file from your computer? Have you experienced losing your data due to a sudden computer breakdown? Family photos, medical records, bank transactions – these are just a few of the data examples that we usually store on our computer. Oftentimes, we become complacent in just storing our files inside our computer’s…
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