Getting new computers for your business is exciting, but what happens to the old ones? Depending on the age, some people sell them, others throw them out. That’s the easy part. The problem is the sensitive data on them. There are passwords, account numbers, license keys, customer details, medical information, tax returns, browser history…. the […]
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How to Spot Email Spoofing
The number of emails we get daily can be overwhelming. We could be excused for not looking at them all closely well, almost. Except that not taking care to review emails for signs of spoofing could be a real risk to your business. Learn about email spoofing and how to avoid it in this article. […]
Cybersecurity Best Practices for the Holidays
‘Tis the season to be jolly. For many organisations, this is a peak season. For others, things slow down and people are able to take a long-awaited holiday. Wherever you fall on the stress spectrum, the holidays are a prime time for cyber security attacks. That is why we wrote this free eBook to help […]
Your Business NEEDS to Use HTTPS
You may have noticed many business websites now have a green padlock in the address bar next to the letters “https”. Until recently, you’d only see that on shopping or banking sites, but it’s now become the expected norm for all business websites – even if you don’t ask people to log in or enter […]
Why 2-Factor Authentication is Important
You hear about hacks all the time. The news covers major websites who have had data leaks containing your email and password. Computers get infected and capture your login details for bank accounts and credit cards. In the worst cases, identity theft occurs because it is an easy crime to commit with a high reward. […]
The Top 5 IT Security Problems for Businesses
Companies that suffer security breaches nearly always have one of these IT security problems. Is your company guilty of any of them? No Backups A shocking number of businesses are not backing up their data properly. According to market research company Clutch, 60 percent of businesses who suffer a data loss shut down within six […]
How To Stay Safe Using Social Media
People happily share their private information online, building robust libraries that can easily become a one-stop goldmine for fraudsters. Here’s our guide to hot to stay safe using social media. It’s not exactly the intention everyone has when they sign up, as the whole point of Facebook is to share your life with your friends. […]
6 Quick Security Tips To Keep Your Business Safe
The following security tips are designed to help you recognise areas of your business where you could be vulnerable to cyber-attacks. Every employee shares one inescapable flaw that is putting your business at risk. They’re human. 59% of data breaches can be traced back to something an employee did (or didn’t do), which invited a […]
Technology For Remote Working: Essentials for Empowering Remote Work
COVID-19 is forcing many businesses to embrace remote work. The technology needed to enable people to work from home has existed for years, but working from home may be new for you and your employees. Here are some essentials you need to address to empower your remote workers. What technology for remote working do you […]
Steer Clear of Cyber Coronavirus Scams
With the world grappling with a health pandemic, to think that there are criminals out there devising cyber coronavirus scams is shocking. Regrettably, bad actors are everywhere, always looking for opportunities, and they’re seeing one in the coronavirus. This article outlines what you need to watch out for and how to stay cyber safe. The […]
5 Red Flags of Phishing Emails: Think Before You Click
A single click can be the difference between maintaining data security and suffering massive financial losses. From the moment just one employee takes the bait in a phishing email, your business is vulnerable to data breaches and extensive downtime. Quickly spot the red flags and put phishing emails where they belong: 1. Poor spelling and […]
Why Your Windows Updates Are More Important Than Ever
Stories about hackers and virus attacks seem to be making the news almost every day, and many of these news stories include tips on how you can avoid becoming a victim. One common theme among these tips is making sure your Windows operating system up to date with Windows updates. Every day hackers are trying […]
Can you spot a Phishing email?
If you know what to look for, phishing emails are easy to spot. Even though phishing scams are always evolving, knowing just the basics can help you with identifying potentially malicious emails. Scammers use common forms of communication to maximise the reach of their scams — and so far, they’ve been successful. Hackers use phishing […]
